COLEACP mission in Sierra Leone

A roundable to update industry stakeholders about activities managed by COLEACP through the Fit For Market SPS programme has been organized on Monday, gathering 16 participants from producing and processing companies as well as consultants and trainers. It was the opportunity to present the upcoming Fit For Market + progamme and identify key needs of the horticultural sector in Sierra Leone.

The mission has also started to visit some production sites in Newton area: JAIMA Farms is producing chilies, spinach, and kale on its own farm. The company is also producing hot sauces that are available in local supermarkets. Mabunduka Agro Farms grows a wide range of high-quality vegetables (Green cabbages, purple onions, tomatoes, chilies, Habanero, okra) and watermelon, that are sold on the local market but is also targeting export markets in a medium term. The company is also developing a outgrowers’ scheme.

Susue Consulting is processing local chilies, and coconut oils with spices: 5 flavors (Garlic, lemongrass, coriander, basil, and ginger) are now sold on the local market (supermarkets and hotels) and are available in 4 formats: 50 ml 100 ml, 250 ml, and gallon

The Fit For Market SPS and Fit for Market + programmes are implemented by COLEACP within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union.