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It should be each person’s mission to live in harmony with all living things and the leave the planet in a better place than it was when they got here. This mindset becomes even more necessary to protect the planet from the many destructive practices we have developed over the years. The fate of the […]
Our partnership with Jane Goodall Institute
For many farmers in East Africa, trying to choose between farming in their own fields and working as labor in someone else’s field is a choice they must make on a daily basis. Working in their own fields exposes them to various risks such as pest infestation, crop damage, low yields & meager incomes while […]
BRC Issue 7, Grade A certification for Food Safety
Our Factory recognized for food safety and has recently received BRC Issue 7, Grade A Certification for Food Safety Elven Agri’s processing and packaging site in Tanzania has been certified for meeting high hygiene standards (BRC Issue 7) according to the BRC Global Standard. Why we choose the BRC Global Standards for Food Safety. Here […]
East African Sulphur free Dried Pineapple
Our favorite season! Its our favorite time of the year. Christmas in our side of the world, brings with it: Mangoes, Pineapples, Banana’s, Papaya’s : and all things tropical! It’s also our busiest time of the year. With the pineapples ready to be picked, our farms get busy with quality check controls and harvesting. Once […]
Anuga – Food Festival
Elven Agri Company Limited, had been invited to attend Anuga – the world’s largest food festival, by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit). Our passion for agriculture and processing started with our need for healthy ingredients. Elven Agri’s first farming activities started back in the year 1998. Over the years, we have grown our capability […]
Baobab- the next SuperFood.
The Baobab, a fruit that is indigenous to Africa, is one of the most nutrient-dense wholefoods on the planet. A single serving can have about 50% of your vitamin C requirement. It is also packed with Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Calcium & Fiber. It has the highest antioxidant content of any fruit supporting a wide range […]
Natural labeling in foods: In meaning nearly anything, it effectually means nothing.
For Decades now, the word Natural has been so widely and frivolously thrown around by food companies that renders its use completely hollow. At its core, ‘natural’ means something that occurs in nature, in contrast to something that does not. However, as is evident when we walk into supermarkets today, pretty much all food combines […]
Eliminating unhealthy food- A manufacturers responsibility
Food manufacturers have the responsibility and opportunity to help people eat and drink better every day. Today consumers are increasingly trying to take the fight of obesity & diseases into their own hands by getting healthier, by eliminating foods that contain unhealthy ingredients & by applying a back to basics mindset with a focus on […]
What motivates our factory workers
There are many layers to motivation. Standard salaries and benefits are good motivational standards for the short run. In the long run these standards keep the workers working but do little to nothing to motivate them to love the work they are doing. Most companies draft a mission statement keeping in mind the company growth […]
Moving to Natural sources of Energy- good for the climate & good for business
Energy is the dominant contributor to climate change, accounting for around 60% of total global greenhouse gas emissions today. Most, if not all people recognize that climate change is a problem. Many are even making individual efforts to curb the problem, resulting in a wave of sustainability, climate change and environmental projects. Organizations (Companies, Factories, […]