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Local Efforts Gone Global
As part of the BioTrade Program supported by Helvetas, ProFound and CRED worked on integrating local exporters, such as DACE, into global value chains. The efforts focused on the conservation of biodiversity through sustainable trade in natural ingredients. “ProFound...
Limitless Guar
Bert-Jan, the owner and founder of ProFound, met Mr. Raheel at the FI Food and Ingredients Fair in Paris in 2015. After initial conversations, ProFound began assisting United Gums in establishing a strong market presence. “ProFound’s guidance was instrumental in...
An Interview with Caroline Brevitt & Ellie Thorne, from Blue Sky Botanics
Blue Sky Botanics, co-founded in 2005 by the late James Lambe and Caroline Brevitt, is built on ethical and sustainable farming. With a focus on responsible sourcing and innovation, it has grown into a trusted supplier in the Food & Beverage and Cosmetic...
Working Together With The Earth
“We don’t plant, we don’t hurt the plant. The plant is already there, we just happen to collect its fruit.” Guillaume Tauflieb In São Tomé and Príncipe Islands, value laid on the floor without nobody noticing. Coconuts —ripe, rich in nutrients and...
Giving Back to Nature
“This is our way of giving back by teaching respect for nature.” Ría Slabbert Two families came together one day decided to create an independent company and stop selling to third parties. One family owned the land, the other, the...
The Quest for Quality
“A lot can be done as a group of people with a shared vision.” Niell Coetzee How to create crop and income security with a high-risk product —such as vanilla— and with a group of farmers that have never worked with organic methods before? How to do...
Bringing the Magic of Northern Kenyan Gums to the World.
“Opening up markets for this underutilized dryland resource will greatly benefit the pastoralist communities.” Hilary Sommerlatte Hilary Sommerlatte became intrigued on African indigenous ingredients at an early age, when she learnt that...
Discover New Opportunities at Trade Fairs
Trade fairs provide valuable opportunities to connect with buyers and better understand your target market. With proper preparation, you can make the most of your participation. To guide you, we’ve created eight concise videos with practical tips to ensure your...
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Turning Threats into Opportunities: Hugo Lamers Discusses the Ginger Sector in Nigeria
We sat down with Hugo Lamers, with whom we’ve been working on the ginger sector in Nigeria since 2021 in a project in collaboration with CBI titled “Support the transition to a high-quality and sustainable ginger sector in Nigeria,” and heard about his perspective on this issue, his hopes, and challenges:
The Chocolate Upturn
The cocoa sector is facing several dilemmas. Some major cacao-producing countries are experiencing massive deforestation challenges, while others get an increase in farmgate prices. Other countries, like Ivory Coast, have yet to benefit from this price increase.
The Not So Sweet Honey Challenge
Are the new EU honey requirements disregarding beekeepers that follow good practices?
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