Problem

Underutilisation and wastage of indigenous commercial fruits

Solution

Upcycle underutilized orphan crops, to create unique value chain

About the company

Founded in 2017, Maungo Crafts up-cycles underutilized and indigenous African fruits, such as Marula, Baobab and Lerotse, by creating a unique value chain with indigenous oil manufacturers and smallholder farmers to produce multi-award winning, unique, jams, hot sauce, syrups, and fruit rolls. Maungo Craft's mission promotes food diversity by up-cycling 'orphan crops' and contributes to water conservation by integrating drought-tolerant Marula fruit into the food system, reducing water usage in both the growing phase and manufacturing process. They are creating jobs down the value chain, mainly for women and vulnerable communities.

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Sector

Agriculture

Country Of Origin

Botswana

Current presence

Botswana

Cohort

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