Meet Somnuek Laothang Tea factory – Tea exporter at BioTrade Asia Pavilion 2022

2022-07-13T12:43:56+00:00July 13th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Somnuek Laothang Tea Factory, Green Tea exporter from Myanmar, 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 Somnuek Laothang Tea Factory Somnuek Laothang Tea Factory was established in 2014. The factory has been closely working with more than 150 tea farmers (families) in several villages at Phongsaly Province in the far north of Laos. Specially in Phongsaly, tea usually grows on trees in the mountainous hinterlands about 1,200 to 1,600 meters height [Read more]

Meet Alliance Bio – Pineapple exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-19T10:59:57+00:00July 13th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Alliance Bio, suppliers of organic dried pineapple and pineapple juice from Togo.  Alliance Bio will be co-exhibiting in 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 Alliance Bio Alliance Bio is a cooperative  supported by the PROCAT project. The PROCAT project (Projet d'appui à l'amélioration de la Compétitivité de la filière d'ananas au Togo), funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is [Read more]

Meet Valúdo – Coconut products exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-18T11:14:12+00:00July 12th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Valúdo, producers of coconut products, who will be co-exhibiting at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 22nd to the 29th of July this year. About Valúdo Valúdo is a company committed to developing an exchange network of highly responsible small producers. Therefore, Fair Trade and Organic are two key aspects of its value proposition. Valúdo works rehabilitating abandoned coconut plantations in the country, always respecting the diversity of peasant cultures and the environment. They are an economic engine in the island and they are [Read more]

Meet Myanmar Tea Leaf – Fermented Tea exporter at the BioTrade Asia Pavilion 2022

2022-07-18T11:12:57+00:00July 12th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Myanmar Tea Leaf, Fermented tea leaf  (Lahpet) exporter from Myanmar, who will be co-exhibiting at the BioTrade Asia Pavilion 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 26nd to the 29th of July this year. About Myanmar Tea Leaf Myanmar Tea Leaf is a leading food innovator with a speciality in fermented tea. They also develop partnerships program for farmers groups with non-profit institutions. Myanmar Tea Leaf has more than 36 years of experience in the Myanmar Food Industry. Myanmar Tea Leaf is a family food business [Read more]

Meet DLG Naturals – Marula Oil exporter at the Organic Africa Pavilion 2022

2022-07-19T10:58:22+00:00July 11th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to DLG Naturals, producers of Marula Oil, 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 DLG Naturals DLG Naturals is an industry-leading natural cosmetic oil producer and wholesaler with facilities in southern African and America. They produce cosmetic oil at their Botswana production facility and source botanicals from a vast network of vetted southern and east African companies. They use sustainable business to uplift the rural poor in southern Africa. Their vertical integration [Read more]

Meet Power Maw Shan – Tea exporter at BioTrade Asia Pavilion 2022

2022-07-18T11:09:43+00:00June 27th, 2022|Tags: , , , |

In this article, we want to introduce you to Power Maw Shan, Green Tea exporter from Myanmar, who will be co-exhibiting at BioFach 2022. BioFach will take place in Nuremberg Germany from the 22nd to the 29th of July this year. About Power Maw Shan Power Maw Shan is a tea trading family business which is on the market since 1964. They are originally from Southern Shan state, Pindaya, Myanmar, which is known for growing high quality tea, where cultivation has been taking place for more than a century. They have been sourcing from more than [Read more]

Social certification Trends

2022-06-14T08:24:40+00:00June 14th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , |

  Social issues across global value chains have received more attention over the past years. Standards serve as a tool to ensure good social practices. But with over 400 sustainability schemes to choose from, how do you find the best one for your business? ProFound consultants Lisanne Groothuis and Jolanda van Hal researched just that. On behalf of CBI, the Center for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries, they identified current trends in social standards, compared the main standards on the market and developed guidelines to help exporters find the best one for them. The study and webinar [Read more]

How to choose the right social certification for my company?

2022-07-05T09:56:42+00:00June 14th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , , , |

As an exporter, you should choose a social certification standard that fits your company best. To determine which standard fits your needs you will need to determine your objectives and compare the different standards available to see which one helps you meet them. We have developed three important steps to guide you on this process. Determine your needs and objectives You should look for standards that help you achieve your objective and goal. Maybe you have a buyer that wants you to certify according to a specific standard before you can become a supplier. You can also use standards [Read more]

Research and value chain development: Internship at ProFound!

2022-02-17T09:48:25+00:00February 17th, 2022|Tags: , , , , , |

  We are looking for an intern to work on our research and value chain development activities, interested in international trade, development and sustainability. Who we are ProFound is an international consultancy company. From its beginnings as a pioneer in natural ingredients trade promotion in 1990, ProFound has grown into a team of experts in developing sustainable value chains for agro-biodiverse products and natural ingredients. ProFound assists entrepreneurs in emerging markets. We help to capture economic opportunities from production to market entry. We aim for local development that lasts: adding value for producers and sustaining local biodiversity. Our value [Read more]

Sustainability, Development and International Trade: Internship Communications & B2B Marketing

2021-11-26T13:53:49+00:00November 26th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , |

  We are looking for an intern to work on our Communications & B2B Marketing activities, interested in international trade, development and sustainability. Who we are ProFound is an international consultancy company. From its beginnings as a pioneer in natural ingredients trade promotion in 1990, ProFound has grown into a team of experts in developing sustainable value chains for agro-biodiverse products and natural ingredients . ProFound assists entrepreneurs in emerging markets. We help to capture economic opportunities from production to market entry. We aim for local development that lasts: adding value for producers and sustaining local biodiversity. Our value [Read more]

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