ProFound - Advisers In Development

👉 Amazing to see Rhizopus at work! The fungus responsible for breaking down organic matter and contributing to the decomposition process in the soil. Take a look at this video to discover what is meant when we say "living soil." 🌳 Great inspiration for those developing, contributing or participating in regenerative agriculture projects, right? #ThisIsProFound #AdvisersInDevelopment #ReGen55 #RegenerativeAgriculture #Regenerative #Sustainability #LivingSoil #HealthySoil #Organic #OrganicIngredients #CircularEconomy #Agroforestry  #MarketEntry #MarketAnalysis #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth #GreenFuture #SustainableBusiness #EcoFriendly #Regenerative 

💚 Why Join The Organic Africa Pavilion and BioTrade Asia Pavilion at BioFach 2025?    👉 For years, we've been dedicated to working with agri-entrepreneurs from across the globe to access their desired markets.  🙌 For many, BioFach is the pinnacle of this mission. When we began actively participating in BioFach 2015, our goal was to introduce Ethiopian honey to the European market, but we aimed to do so with a strategy. 🌱 This is how the Organic Africa Pavilion was born.  Later, we expanded our efforts with the BioTrade Asia Pavilion and worked with agri-entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia to access the European market.  👩🌾 We know the immense value of showcasing products at the Organic Africa Pavilion and BioTrade Asia Pavilion at BioFach for matchmaking and networking opportunities. But don't just take our word for it—hear what our clients have to say! Read on to discover their stories. 🔆 Kenya Organic Agriculture Network, Hilary Sommerlatte, Lin Pyae Htun, Skimmelberg Pty Ltd #ThisIsProFound #AdvisersInDevelopment #ReGen55 #Sustainability #Organic #OrganicTradeFair #MarketExpansion #BioFach2025 #OrganicIngredients #CircularEconomy #Agroforestry  #MarketEntry #MarketAnalysis #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth #GreenFuture #SustainableBusiness #EcoFriendly #Regenerative 

☕ 🇨🇴 A Presentation on the Coffee Sector in Huila, Colombia Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, the Dutch Embassy in Bogotá (LVN team), and Invest International recently held a meeting to discuss challenges and opportunities for impactful entrepreneurship in Colombia, specifically for the coffee and avocado value chains.    🥑 ☕ The aim is to find fruitful collaboration between companies, research institutions, social organizations, and government from both Colombia and the Netherlands to seize business opportunities and provide solutions to issues in the avocado and coffee value chain. 🙌 Colombia is the only country in Latin America where the Netherlands is developing this strategy. The goal is to enhance Dutch entrepreneurs' export and investment position, remove barriers, and contribute to local economic development.    🌱 Our colleague based in Colombia, Lisanne Groothuis, presented a brief overview of the coffee study she and Juanita Rojas Cuéllar developed for this purpose.     We are pleased to see that the outcomes of this study, which we have previously shared on our LinkedIn account, were presented and appreciated by an audience of some 20 stakeholders, including companies, the ministry, NL Invest, MVO Nederland, and the Embassy.    👉 “It’s inspiring to realize that the results can have a direct effect on the coffee sector in Huila,” shared Lisanne. 🙆♀️ The coffee sector in Huila has a long tradition and, as the study states, the opportunities for implementing proper agroforestry systems, looking into centralized processing facilities, and the subsequent development of a circular economic model are huge.     We cannot wait to see it happen as we strengthen our relationship with our partners. Wolt Bodewes Léontine Crisson MA Simkje Kruiderink Niels van Heeren

📸 🏕 🌲 We celebrate Nature Photography Day because our ability to contemplate and observe nature and its cycles is key to understanding its complexity. 🌎 Our relationship with nature begins with observing it! Do you agree? #ThisIsProFound #AdvisersInDevelopment #ReGen55 #Sustainability #NaturePhotographyDay #Nature #Photography #MarketEntry #MarketAnalysis #StrategicPlanning #GreenFuture #SustainableBusiness #EcoFriendly #Regenerative #GreenFuture

💜 🇰🇪 Agri-jobs for the Youth in Kenya: A Joint Effort   In 2022, we embarked on an incredible adventure in Kenya. Alongside our sister company, Green Rhino - Kenya, and under the programme  Agri-Jobs for Youth by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, we collaborated with the youth and women in Kisumu, Vihiga, and Siaya counties.    🚀 Our ultimate goal was to engage young people and women in exploring agricultural opportunities in Western Kenya while addressing the challenges faced by the region's population. 💦 These challenges include financial constraints, water scarcity, poverty and inequality, high youth unemployment, the impacts of climate change, economic downturns, drought, and conflicts.     👨🌾 During a recent field visit, Bert-Jan Ottens visited youth centres that are already making a difference by implementing the knowledge and skills provided by this program, from seedling and harvesting techniques to market entry, water management, and, most importantly, the opportunities that organic agriculture offers to the youth in the region. 👉 Some direct results of these efforts are employment, increased production, better adaptation to changes, water management, and women entrepreneurship. These field visits were part of the first-ever ReGen55 Gathering in Kenya. (More details on this exciting event are coming soon!).     Learn more about youth organisations in Kenya in the video!    In the video, youth leaders ELIZABETH OJWANG, Roy Otieno, and Herbert Ambani, along with Stella Maina, from Green Rhino,   #ThisIsProFound #AdvisersInDevelopment #ReGen55 #Sustainability #Innovation #SmallScaleFarming #MarketExpansion #FoodSafety #YoungAgriEntrepreneurs #FoodRevolution  #IngredientsMatter #WomenEmpowerment #MarketEntry #MarketAnalysis #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth #GreenFuture #SustainableBusiness #EcoFriendly #Regenerative

🌎 As a company that has been working on sustainable development for over 30 years, the SDGs are critical to understanding our role as advisers, researchers and advocates, as well as  the agricultural context in which we work.   💚 For this reason, we’ll now occasionally share the sustainable goals that guide us and inspire us every day.  🌱 One of the SDGs we work with is #1, No Poverty. 💪 We fight poverty by working towards inclusive, diverse, and prosperous local economic development in partnership with the operators, experts, and Agri-Entrepreneurs with whom we develop programmes and projects in different regions. ❤️ To us, the goal of No Poverty also means aiding communities in finding alternative sources of income while facing the consequences of climate change. It means working towards gender equality in regions where women have traditionally been subjugated and lack opportunities to own land and earn money. It also means promoting value chains that can offer youth prospects for the future. This is what fighting poverty means for us. What does it mean to you?  🚀 Share with us and help us expand this conversation.  #ThisIsProFound #AdvisersInDevelopment #ReGen55 #Sustainability #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SocialJustice #SmallScaleFarming #MarketExpansion #AgentLife #FoodRevolution #SDGs #IngredientsMatter #Regulations #ComplianceAdvice #MarketAnalysis #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth #GreenFuture #SustainableBusiness #EcoFriendly #Regenerative   

🤔 Did you know 87% of BioFach’s visitors are involved in purchasing decisions for their companies?     💚 This means that by attending BIOFACH with your company and products, you gain visibility to buyers interested in organic and sustainable products. 👉 However, just because you and your company gain visibility at an international forum focused on organic products doesn’t mean the fair works like a market. So, let’s take a moment to share a few insights on what the fair does:   🤝 BioFach helps you build long-term relationships.   🎯 BioFach is the ideal place to meet your target market.   👩🌾 BioFach is the place to stay updated on the latest organic trends, stay informed on the sector's latest challenges, meet allies, build your network, and, most importantly, understand the market.    .....The first step towards a longer and deeper conversation starts at BioFach!    But wait...! Check out these tips to ensure you're fully prepared to join the world's largest organic trade fair!👇 Questions? Get in touch with us! Hilary Sommerlatte, Skimmelberg Pty Ltd, Maison Ahouë, Jony Girma, COLEAD.link, Myanmar Tea Leaf, Raheel A. Karim, Khmer Organic Cooperative Co., Ltd., Kenya Organic Agriculture Network,Niell Coetzee, UNIDO    

💚 Thank you, FairWild Foundation, for an outstanding week and for bringing forward many inspiring stories driven by your powerful vision: a world where biodiversity, people, and businesses flourish together through sustainable wild harvesting. 🙌 This was a great FairWild Week! #ThisIsProFound #AdvisersInDevelopment #ReGen55! #ThePowerOfWild #FairWildWeek #PartnersForChange #WeUseWild

🌍 It’s Fair Wild Week, and we are celebrating with FairWild Foundation community across the globe 🙌 . 🌳 ⛰ Fair Wild is a way to positively contribute to biodiversity conservation where ingredients are sourced, the ultimate sustainable way to grow, harvest, and process. It’s done with respect to the context and the culture of each community while ensuring the ingredient's supply chain is 100% free from child labour. 💚 Not so long ago, we at ProFound joined forces with Fair Wild on a fantastic project in Pakistan. Basically, we designed a pilot project in the northern areas of Pakistan. ✅ This pilot focused on sustainable sourcing of high-quality pine nuts by implementing multiple quality standards. In addition, we supported these products' certifications to add value to them in international markets, including Fair Wild Certification.      👨🌾 For us, Fair Wild is the way to ensure demand is reached sustainably and with respect to nature and the people. 👉 This is what inspired us in Pakistan and what keeps us in such a close partnership with Fair Wild. Join the Celebrations on Fair Wild’s Week!    #ThisIsProFound #AdvisersInDevelopment #ReGen55! #FairWildPineNuts #ThePowerOfWild #FairWildWeek #WeUseWild 

🇳🇬 Do you know about the challenges the ginger sector in Nigeria is currently facing? 🙌🏼 Would you like to understand how this phenomenon is affecting the lives of so many producers? Read this interview with Hugo Lamers and learn more! ❤️🤍❤️Share, like or comment if you like this article! #ThisIsProFound #AdvisersInDevelopment #GingerFromNigeria #ReGen55! #RegenerativeSolutions