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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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