Biofach 2023 Recap

2023-06-13T13:53:53+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , |

BioFach 2022 last July feels like just a couple of weeks ago. The turnaround was short, but we were delighted to be in Nuremberg once again this February, hosting the Organic Africa Pavilion and the Biotrade Asia Pavilion. At these pavilions, we hosted 16 companies, 6 study tours, and thousands of people along the value chain to talk about organic agriculture, regenerative principles, and new opportunities for collaboration. Who Was At the Organic Africa Pavilion This year, we hosted co-exhibitors from Togo, Liberia, South Africa, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, The Philippines and Sri Lanka. They showcased a wide [Read more]

Creating Good Jobs in Ethiopia

2022-11-24T08:46:24+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Export and Business Development for Ethiopian Agribusinesses The backbone of the Ethiopian economy is agriculture, which provides employment for approximately 68% of the working population and represents 30% of GDP. With over 40% of the Ethiopian population being under the age of 15, the Ethiopian government must facilitate the creation of millions of jobs a year to ensure the reduction in the labour surplus. Consequently, and for the past two decades, the Ethiopian government’s strategy for economic development is the structural transformation of the economy from low- to high-productivity agriculture, value-addition and industrialisation. In conjunction with the GIZ project, [Read more]

BioFach 2022 recap

2022-09-07T12:07:35+00:00August 18th, 2022|Tags: , , , , |

After participating in digital trade fairs, we were happy to meet again in Nuremberg, Germany, for Biofach 2022. From 25-28 July, ProFound hosted the Organic Africa Pavilion and the BioTrade Asia Pavilion. At these pavilions 14 co-exhibitors met with roughly 700 trade fair visitors. We were happy to have the chance to meet everyone face to face again. As one of our co-exhibitors mentioned, the fair was ‘The perfect opportunity for visiting professionals to meet organic producers from the organic market and be inspired by the sector’s latest trends.’ Another co-exhibitor congratulated us as our pavilions were well-organised [Read more]

Meet SHOCHOCH– Coffee/Spice/Honey/Fruit exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-22T06:58:49+00:00July 22nd, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to SHOCHOCH Trading, producers of Organic Coffee/Spice/Honey/Fruit who will be co-exhibiting at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 26nd to the 29th of July this year. About SHOCHOCH Shochoch Trading Plc is a Private owned coffee, Spice, Honey, Fruits & Grain Producer and exporting company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. SHOCHOCH TRADING is inspired by nature; and reflects the balanced interconnectedness of nature’s biodiversity depicted on its logo & name. As their Products are mainly produced in South West Ethiopia Bench Sheko Zone, their name and [Read more]

Meet Anemaw– Sesame seed and soya beans/meal exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-20T11:59:23+00:00July 20th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

  In this article, we want to introduce you to ANEMAW, producers of Sesame Seed, Soya beans and Soya meal, who will be co-exhibiting at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 26nd to the 29th of July this year. About Anemaw Always looking ahead' is a testament to Anemaw Alemu Business Group's story of progress and growth guided through purpose. Operating with the work scope of trading, imports, and export - the company bases its operations on ethics of transparency and Collaboration. Its services range from logistics to mining. This is carried out [Read more]

Meet CEPIBA– Black, White and Red Pepper exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-19T11:57:36+00:00July 19th, 2022|Tags: , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to CEPIBA, producers and exporters of  Black, White and Red Pepper, who will be co-exhibiting at the Organic Africa Pavilion at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 26nd to the 29th of July this year. About CEPIBA Pepper has been cultivated in São Tomé and Príncipe for a long time. The islands have an agroecological setting that has always favored the cultivation of pepper and vanilla. As agriculture was dominated by cocoa and coffee, pepper was not promoted until recently. It is now grown in [Read more]

Meet Ethio Gabana– Specialty coffee exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-19T09:33:44+00:00July 18th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Ethio Gabana, producers of specialty coffee. Ethio Gabana will be co-exhibiting at the Organic Africa Pavilion at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 26nd to the 29th of July this year. About Ethio Gabana Ethio Gabana is a specialty coffee exporter. The company was established in 2019 by people that has a long line of history in the coffee industry .Ethio Gabana has the goal of providing premium quality coffee beans to customers all over the world while also sharing the value with the [Read more]

Meet Arbor Oils of Africa – Frankincense and Myrrh essential oils exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-18T11:21:19+00:00July 18th, 2022|Tags: , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Arbor Oils, producer of organic Frankincense and Myrrh essential oils from wild harvested gums. Arbor Oils will be co-exhibiting at the Organic Africa Pavilion at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 26nd to the 29th of July this year. About Arbor Oils Arbor Oils of Africa produces steam distilled, certified organic frankincense and myrrh essential oils from wild harvested gums. These are collected by pastoralist women in the semi deserts of north Kenya. Their philosophy holds: (a) to ensure sustainable harvest of [Read more]

Meet Green Face Trading– Organic Honey exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-18T11:22:22+00:00July 17th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Green Face Trading, producers of Organic Honey, who will be co-exhibiting at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 26nd to the 29th of July this year. About Green Face Trading Green Face Trading plc. was established in January 2018 with the aim of supplying honey and beeswax for local and export markets by adhering to a sustainable supply chain in a natural forest ecosystem. Their sustainable supply chain model focuses on empowering young beekeepers in natural forest areas through their participation in our organic [Read more]

Baobab Products Mozambique – Exporter of Baobab products at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-19T11:01:41+00:00July 16th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Baobab products Mozambique, producer of baobab powder, who will be co-exhibiting at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 26nd to the 29th of July this year. About Baobab Products Mozambique Baobab Products Mozambique Ltd (BPM) is registered in Mozambique and based in Chimoio, Manica Province. It was set up by Eco-MICAIA Ltd (www.micaia.org), a social enterprise working to create market opportunities for smallholders and primary producers. BPM was established in 2015 to provide women baobab collectors with a better, fairer market for their fruit. [Read more]

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