Fiber Foods is an impact-first company that develops value chains that create economic, social, and sustainable value for all stakeholders. The companies first value chain is jackfruit, resulting in a market ready product for the European market: dehydrated young jackfruit. Next to this Fiber Foods aims to develop more market-driven value chains together with partners and offers services to assist partners in developing value chains, including product development and traceability support.

Fiber Foods drives economic and social impact in Africa. We do so by developing value chains whereby the produce is locally sourced and value is added by processing the products within East Africa. For our dehydrated jackfruit value chain, we locally source and process 100% plant-based fibers for the international food industry who want to develop vegetarian and vegan products.

Fiber Foods is an off-spring of "The Business Lab", an accelerator program developed by Ineke Aquarius and Inez van Oord, closely with the Netherlands Embassy in Kampala. The programme was running from 2019-2023. The aim was to create a scalable gender and environmentally friendly value chain together with the market. The dehydrated jackfruit product was developed under technical guidance of Team Tastemakers, in co-creation with our Ugandan processing and sourcing partners: - Zahra Food Industries Ltd - Busaino Fruits - Afyasili Fruits - Africycle - Jakana Foods - Flona - Enimiro This led to the establishment of Fiber Foods in the Netherlands in 2021, who introduced this African innovation to the European market.

The company Fiber Foods was created to address the growing demand for sustainable and plant-based food options, while also creating economic opportunities for smallholder farmers and small and medium enterprises in East Africa. By working closely with local farmers and using sustainable production methods, Fiber Foods aims to create positive social and environmental impact while providing high-quality products for consumers around the world.

In East Africa there are 16 staff members working on the value chains.. In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a team of four a focusing mostly on sales and marketing. Next to this we are supported by a dedicated group of freelancers. Together our team has: Relevant areas of expertise Diverse backgrounds and ages Various nationalities Local experience in East Africa and Europe Local presence in East Africa and Europe https://www.fiberfoodsgroup.com/ourcompany

At Fiber Foods, we've been on an adventure of our own, learning the ins and outs of building sustainable and inclusive value chains. We've had our fair share of victories and setbacks, from navigating complex supply chains to developing innovative products that meet the demands of international markets.

But through it all, we've gained invaluable experience and knowledge that we're excited to share with other organizations looking to make a positive impact. Our services are designed to help others embark on their own adventure without having to face all the same challenges and obstacles we did.

We want to help other NGOs and private businesses select inclusive and sustainable value chains, develop sourcing strategies that empower smallholder farmers, create innovative value-added opportunities, and more. With our support, organizations can implement traceability systems that ensure transparency from farm to fork, access international markets, and build sustainable networks of like-minded businesses.

So let Fiber Foods be your guide on this adventure towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. We've already gone through the learning curve, and now we're ready to help you shorten yours.

Uganda: Fiber Foods - Zahra Food Industries Ltd - Busaino - Afyasili Fruits - Africycle - Jakana Foods - Flona - Enimiro. Netherlands: Team Tastemakers

Fiber Foods is committed to promoting sustainable economic development in East Africa. The company works closely with smallholder farmers to source young jackfruit for their products. By partnering with these farmers, Fiber Foods is creating economic opportunities for local communities and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.

We are committed to a long-term partnership in which we work together with a dedicated group of farmers over the years. Hereby we prioritise the sustainable growth of the jackfruit tree and consider the food security of the family.

Fiber Foods is committed to creating economic value for all stakeholders, including smallholder farmers in East Africa. Our direct partners source the young jackfruit from smallholder farmers, paying them fair prices for their fruits that reflect the true value of the product. In addition, Fiber Foods provides training and support to farmers to help them improve their production methods and increase their yields. This helps to create a more sustainable and profitable value chain for everyone involved. By prioritising fair pricing and ethical business practices, Fiber Foods is helping to build a more equitable and sustainable agribusiness sector in Uganda.

We are committed to a long-term partnership in which we work together to deliver quality products and increase employment opportunities. We co-create innovations, strategies, unlock possibilities for finance and establish the buying market.

Fiber Foods is a committed long-term partner that innovates and supports the development of plant-based solutions for the vegetarian and vegan market by unlocking the best clean plant-based fibers from Africa with a proven social impact story.