Aspuna is transforming agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa by implementing innovative processing and manufacturing solutions for the food, biobase materials and biofuel value chains.
Our decentralised, community-focused approach maximises the economic, social and environmental returns that our rural partners can extract from their crops.
Aspuna’s links to global markets connects these communities to international collaborative efforts to increase food security and enable the transition to a green economy.
Our factories in The Gambia, Tanzania and Nigeria turn locally grown raw materials into high-quality food products, bio-fuel feedstock and bio-plastic that meet international trading standards.
Partner with Aspuna to unlock Africa's agricultural potential, drive sustainable economic growth, and make a significant social impact.
Our flagship manufacturing operation in The Gambia features a 1,200-square-metre processing factory that enables our farming partners to transform cassava into premium starch, animal feed, and natural fertiliser. Aspuna Gambia Ltd. is a technical and commercial blueprint for our other factories, demonstrating our commitment to quality and innovation.
Aspuna Tanzania, established in partnership with JV Biotech Enterprises Company Limited, focuses on adding value to agricultural raw materials such as cassava, potato, and maize. Since 2016, we have also produced bio-plastic bags and disposable food containers using potato peels. Together, we are working to upgrade and mechanise our Tanzanian operations.
Aspuna Nigeria, created with Atland Foods, addresses Nigeria's socio-economic challenges through agro-processing. Our collaboration aims to reduce post-harvest loss, enhance smallholder farmers' income, and boost the Nigerian economy with minimal waste.
We believe in local value addition as a catalyst for socioeconomic development.
Aspuna was commissioned by a local business to provide technical advisory services. The brief was to devise a sustainable strategy for a new cassava flour factory, including building and equipping it to meet international trading standards, as well as sourcing investment.
A local agricultural trading company, spun out of a farming association, representing more than 3,000 farmers, commissioned Aspuna to develop the commercial and technical strategy for the construction of an extensive cassava processing facility capable of processing food and pharmaceutical-grade starch to international standards.
Aspuna supported a South Eastern Nigerian government in developing and implementing a state-wide inclusive agricultural production and processing strategy to regenerate an environment that was heavily polluted after decades of irresponsible oil drilling and illicit trade. Strengthening the role of women was at the core of this approach.
Red Cross commissioned Aspuna to steer local consultants to complete a market value chain analysis with a view to co-investing in processing plants meeting UN SDG Goals.
A local entrepreneur commissioned Aspuna to create an extensive cassava processing facility capable of processing pharmaceutical-grade starch to international standards.
Aspuna is committed to continuing to co-create a sustainable future for Sub-Saharan Africa. By investing in our food processing and manufacturing operations, you will contribute to a more equitable world.
Reach out today to explore how Aspuna can help you make a lasting impact on Africa's agriculture sector.
