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Stories on Sustainable Trade
After BIOFACH 2026: turning momentum into market access
BIOFACH 2026 insights start with a simple point: the fair ends, but the work continues. After Nuremberg, teams move into follow-up. They send samples. They share documents. They confirm timelines and next steps. This year, BIOFACH brought together around 2,200...
Uganda’s organic sector at scale: what NOGAMU signals to international sourcing teams
Uganda’s organic sector rarely needs an introduction inside specialist trade circles, but it is often still underestimated in one crucial respect: scale International organic statistics continue to place Uganda among the world’s most significant producer bases, not as...
Rose Éclat and Burkina Faso’s “orange gold”: a buyer-facing story of organic dried mango, built on processing discipline
Organic dried mango has become one of the clearest examples of how value addition can reshape an origin’s role in European supply chains. The category sits at the intersection of two forces: steady consumer demand for organic products, and procurement teams’...
Hibiscus without surprises: how Comttraex is positioning Nigerian supply around EU compliance
In European botanical sourcing, hibiscus sits in a high-attention category: widely used across infusions, natural colour, food applications and wellness blends, yet routinely assessed against a tight risk checklist. The key concerns are consistent across procurement...
From superfood to dependable supply: what the CBI moringa programme is changing for buyers
Moringa has been on Europe’s radar for around 15 years. It’s often introduced as a “superfood” — rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants — and increasingly appears not only in health products, but also in natural cosmetics, where moringa oil is valued for its...
From harvest window to long-term supply: how Faso Global builds dried mango partnerships that last
Burkina Faso organic mango depends on timing, care, and strong routines. Faso Global works in that reality every season. The company produces fresh and organic dried mango and builds long-term buyer relationships that support consistent quality and reliable supply. If...
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...
From Local, to Global: DACE, a BioTrade success.
As we reflect on the BioTrade Programme, which concluded in the summer of 2024, we’re proud to highlight the lasting impact it has made. Executed by Helvetas with key contributions from ProFound, the programme focused on enhancing biodiversity conservation through...
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...
