OUR MISSION
We turn overlooked West African crops into high-value ingredients, keeping more value at the source.
Our unique selection is a fusion of tradition and innovation, promising exotic and healthy flavors.
With a commitment to authenticity and sustainability, we connect you with the heart and soul of West African producers.
OUR PRINCIPLES
DECOLONIAL THINKING:
We process, share knowledge and value (not just a price) with farmers at source, so that these can stay where cowpea is grown.
STEWARDSHIP THINKING
We want to lock-in our mission and protect our long-term vision. We seek mission independence while securing a reliable, structured financial return for our funders.
FEMALE LEADERSHIP
As a female-led company, we believe in the power of female leadership. Women are the backbone of agrifood business in West African food systems (from farmers, to traders and processors).
OUR VISION
A West African leader in specialty
ingredients, creating value at source and advancing women’s leadership in food systems.
THE BENEFITS OF COWPEA
EMPOWERS WOMEN IN WEST AFRICA
Cowpea flour produced by West African women. Real and empowering entrepreneurship!
FIXES NITROGEN IN THE SOIL
Cowpea is also a friend for the environment! It fixes nitrogen and enriches the soil!
ENRICHES YOUR MEAL
Cowpea is a rich and nutritious addition to your meal, socially and environmentally sustainable!
MOST IMPORTANT LEGUME IN WEST AFRICA
Cowpea, (Vigna unguiculata), is a legume mainly cultivated in Africa and India. This crop is an important source of economic livelihood as it is a staple food with good nutritional intake for both rural and urban actors. Sub Saharan African farmers produce it in intercropping systems usually letting it grow with other cereals such as maize, sorghum, millet and cassava. West Africa is a key production zone with Nigeria contributing to over 60% of the total production followed by other countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, Ghana and Cameroon.