This strategic partnership bridges the gap between rural producers and premium overseas consumers, enabling farmers to access higher-value markets.
Moreover, the institute has also been training young Nigerians in mango processing and agribusiness development at its Ibadan facility.
The new industrial complex strengthens Burkina Faso’s drive to expand local cashew processing and support thousands of farmers through increased value addition.
The involvement of an all-women farmer producer company is particularly significant, as women farmers often face disproportionate barriers to market access.
Japan has said that access will remain suspended until operational standards meet its satisfaction.