Agriculture – African Pride

An entrepreneur’s journey from rural Ethiopia to global finance – and back

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024Velia PreciousLeave a Comment

Yonas Alemu, founder of the food company Lovegrass Ethiopia, has navigated a remarkable path – from growing up in rural Ethiopia, to working as an investment banker in London, and ultimately returning to his homeland to start a business. Yonas Alemu, a visionary Ethiopian entrepreneur, has made headlines by exporting teff pasta to Italy, a […]

Nigeria: Agribusiness and food industry opportunities to consider in 2024

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024Velia PreciousLeave a Comment

From substituting imported fish with locally produced alternatives to offering maintenance solutions for agricultural machinery, we spotlight eight promising opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector worth considering in 2024. 1. Leveraging agriculture in northern Nigeria for regional trade Northern Nigeria’s strategic location positions it well to export crops and food products to neighbouring countries […]