“We can never have enough of Nature.” By Henry David Thoreau

“Treat the Earth as though we intend to stay here” By Crispin Tickell

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	<li style="text-align:justify">Mali, the second African country with the largest shea park, has 100 million trees, enough to meet 20% of global demand.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Most kernels have been exported due to a lack of modern industries and technologies.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">The country&#39;s output was sold in the state or processed locally in an artisanal manner with low added value, ultimately excluding the country from a lucrative and rapidly growing industrial market. With 40 percent of Mali&rsquo;s population living in poverty and the heavy effects of the ongoing conflicts in the country, this was a shortfall.</li>
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Mali Shi enables the production and export of shea butter, a substitute for cocoa butter, that meets the demanding quality standards of the international market.

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Mali Shi was born out of a desire to diversify the company Omnium Mali, who&nbsp;chose to invest in the agro-industrial sector by processing the shea nuts collected in Mali.

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The target market for shea butter is the agro-industrial market.

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Mali Shi now produces and exports shea butter&nbsp;because:

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	It is a cocoa butter substitute.
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	The product meets the high quality standards of global agricultural markets.
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ABOUT MALI SHI

OUR TEAM

Forging strong partnerships to promote economic development in our territories as well as the inclusion of Malian women who are living in difficult conditions, allows us to strive for a better world!

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OUR PARTNERS

In the countries in which it grows, the shea tree is also called as the "miracle tree." Indeed, all components of this tree can be harvested and utilized to make various culinary, pharmaceutical, cosmetic products amongst many more.

THE MIRACLE TREE

OUR LOGISTICS

We have two separate supply chains:

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	In the traditional supply chain, we acquire shea from local vendors and partners.
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	In our supply chain, we source directly from the collectors&mdash; the women who gather and transform the shea kernels.
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To improve the income of rural women, Mali Shi prioritizes direct purchases from women collectors through its own network, which is the main source of supply.

ABOUT US

"Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future." By Nelson Mandela

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Shea butter and other oilseeds are produced at this industrial unit.

OUR IMPACT

Mali Shi, Mali's leading industrial processor, is a cutting-edge shea butter production unit founded in 2019.

MALI SHI

OUR NETWORK

NEWS

Mali Shi is committed to environmentally respectful actions, thereby enhancing the cultural heritage of its community and ensuring its future sustainability.

 
 
In recent years, the number of shea trees has significantly declined, with approximately 10 million lost each year. Various factors contribute to this decline, including the cutting down of trees for firewood, mechanized agriculture, and the decrease in replanting due to cultural factors and the long growth period of shea trees.

 
 
This reduction in the number of shea trees has significant implications for rural economic development and women&#39;s empowerment. The availability of shea is threatened by increasing demand. Additionally, climate change disproportionately affects communities dependent on shea, with extreme temperatures and climate events altering the landscape and impacting agricultural yields.

 
 
By focusing on conservation, it is possible to ensure the long-term availability of shea resources, benefiting not only current harvesters but also future generations.

Mali Shi is committed to environmentally respectful actions, thereby enhancing the cultural heritage of its community and ensuring its future sustainability.

On July 6, 2024, we successfully renewed our ISO 22000 certification for the second consecutive year. This is a remarkable achievement that demonstrates our commitment to excellence and the quality of our products.

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MALI SHI has implemented the necessary standards and practices to meet the stringent requirements of the ISO 22000 standard. This certification reflects our ability to effectively manage food safety and ensure that our products are safe and compliant with international standards.

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This success highlights our determination to maintain high standards and deliver superior quality products to our customers.

On July 6, 2024, we successfully renewed our ISO 22000 certification for the second consecutive year.

Madame Aminata Tall, the QHSE Manager at Mali Shi, has been honored by the audit firm with a Certificate of Excellence in Quality for a duration of three years. She has shown exceptional dedication to quality excellence. Her outstanding contribution to the management and safety of food products at Mali Shi has been recognized. Mrs. Tall is a crucial pillar in maintaining the quality of our product.

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Certificate of Excellence in Quality

Omnium Mali SA&#39;s main business is to manufacture and distribute D, AA, and AAA type batteries under the &#39;MASA+&#39; brand.

It is now the leading company in a highly competitive market, with a 70% market share, and manages a dedicated distribution network throughout Malian territory, reaching more than 10,000 points of sale. Omnium Mali SA is the country&#39;s main mobile energy provider in a country where 65 percent of the population lacks access to electricity.

Furthermore, this company is the sole distributor of RAMBO brand aerosol and powder insecticides, thus helping a rural population afflicted by malaria and mosquitoes. Finally, Omnium Mali SA helped contribute 58.5 percent of the Mali Shi project&#39;s cost.

OMNIUM MALI SA

Omnium Mali SA's main business is to manufacture and distribute D, AA, and AAA type batteries under the 'MASA+' brand. It is now the leading company in a highly competitive market, with a 70% market share, and manages a dedicated distribution network throughout Malian territory, reaching more than 10,000 points of sale. Omnium Mali SA is the country's main mobile energy provider in a country where 65 percent of the population lacks access to electricity. Furthermore, this company is the sole distributor of RAMBO brand aerosol and powder insecticides, thus helping a rural population afflicted by malaria and mosquitoes. Finally, Omnium Mali SA helped contribute 58.5 percent of the Mali Shi project's cost.

Banque Atlantique, a subsidiary of the BCP group (Morocco), contributed to the financing of Mali Shi, Mali&#39;s first shea butter processing plant. Through this financing of 1.981 billion FCFA, Banque Atlantique is aiding the Malian agricultural sector, notably the shea value chain, as part of a global approach to supporting high-impact structuring projects. social, in line with the BCP group&#39;s solidarity and civic commitment.

Atlantic Bank

Banque Atlantique, a subsidiary of the BCP group (Morocco), contributed to the financing of Mali Shi, Mali's first shea butter processing plant. Through this financing of 1.981 billion FCFA, Banque Atlantique is aiding the Malian agricultural sector, notably the shea value chain, as part of a global approach to supporting high-impact structuring projects. social, in line with the BCP group's solidarity and civic commitment.

The Malian Solidarity Bank (BMS SA) is part of the government&#39;s anti-poverty strategy, which aims to improve access to credit for underprivileged populations (women, young people, etc.) and to promote income-generating activities. It provided Mali Shi with a loan of 500,000,000 FCFA to help fund its almond collection campaign.

BMS SA

The Malian Solidarity Bank (BMS SA) is part of the government's anti-poverty strategy, which aims to improve access to credit for underprivileged populations (women, young people, etc.) and to promote income-generating activities. It provided Mali Shi with a loan of 500,000,000 FCFA to help fund its almond collection campaign.

Class M empowers business leaders in Africa with their growth strategies and economic and social impact issues. Class M assists Mali Shi in the sizing of a turnkey project, which includes detailed market analysis; identification of potential customers in the shea sector; technical sizing of the production unit and supplier quotes; strategy for structuring a supply chain with women shea collectors; identification of capacity-building partners; formalization of cooperatives; and operational implementation plan.

CLASS M

Class M empowers business leaders in Africa with their growth strategies and economic and social impact issues. Class M assists Mali Shi in the sizing of a turnkey project, which includes detailed market analysis; identification of potential customers in the shea sector; technical sizing of the production unit and supplier quotes; strategy for structuring a supply chain with women shea collectors; identification of capacity-building partners; formalization of cooperatives; and operational implementation plan.

Endeavor Mining initiated the ECODEV program. It reflects the mining firm&#39;s devotion to an assertive social responsibility policy.

ECODEV invests in projects with a strong social and economic impact, with the objective of generating sustainable growth poles for local communities. It operates as close to the ecosystem of mining sites in West Africa as possible.

In addition to its corporate social responsibility activities (access to education, health, energy, water, infrastructure construction, and so on), the Endeavor Mining group is committed to a sustainable economic development policy oriented toward local populations. Finally, ECODEV contributed 35% of the total cost of the Mali Shi project.

ECODEV

Endeavor Mining initiated the ECODEV program. It reflects the mining firm's devotion to an assertive social responsibility policy. ECODEV invests in projects with a strong social and economic impact, with the objective of generating sustainable growth poles for local communities. It operates as close to the ecosystem of mining sites in West Africa as possible. In addition to its corporate social responsibility activities (access to education, health, energy, water, infrastructure construction, and so on), the Endeavor Mining group is committed to a sustainable economic development policy oriented toward local populations. Finally, ECODEV contributed 35% of the total cost of the Mali Shi project.

UN Women is a United Nations organization devoted to gender equality and women&#39;s empowerment. Because the shea sector in Mali is one of the sure and quick sources of income to accelerate the economic empowerment of rural and urban women, UN Women and Mali Shi have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the promotion of women&#39;s entrepreneurship, increase women&#39;s contribution to agricultural sector development, and increase women&#39;s access to gender-sensitive private sector markets.

UN Women

UN Women is a United Nations organization devoted to gender equality and women's empowerment. Because the shea sector in Mali is one of the sure and quick sources of income to accelerate the economic empowerment of rural and urban women, UN Women and Mali Shi have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the promotion of women's entrepreneurship, increase women's contribution to agricultural sector development, and increase women's access to gender-sensitive private sector markets.

IFC x Mali Shi:

Enhancing agricultural productivity is a main priority for Mali, which ranks 182nd out of 188 countries in the 2018 United Nations Human Development Index. 90 percent of the poor population lives in rural areas, and the country&#39;s recent droughts and conflicts have only exacerbated poverty.

Mali Shi received a US $2.5 million loan from IFC.

This funding was made possible by the IFC&#39;s Initiative for Conflict-Affected States in Africa (CASA), which was implemented in collaboration with Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway.

This is a private-sector development program in 13 African countries that aims to:

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	<li style="text-align:justify">Give private enterprises technical assistance.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Improve private companies&#39; market knowledge.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">Assist these countries&#39; governments in boosting economic growth.</li>
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This investment in Mali Shi is also backed by the private sector window of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), which is managed by IFC and supported by the governments of Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. IFC can invest in more risky projects with a high development impact with GAFSP funding. In addition to financing, the IFC also trains members of women-led cooperatives that work with Mali Shi.

Besides the IFC, the World Bank is actively helping shea cooperatives with targeted grants to enable working women:

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	<li style="text-align:justify">To obtain equipment.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">To construct storage warehouses.</li>
	<li style="text-align:justify">To benefit from technical education.</li>
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This is done with the aim of enhancing the quality of the almonds that will be processed. This assistance program aims to professionalize Mali&#39;s shea cooperatives and increase their long-term income.

Mali Shi can indeed improve its performance in terms of energy efficiency, environmental and social management, product traceability, and compliance with international food hygiene standards thanks to IFC technical assistance.

IFC is a sister organization of the World Bank, a member of the World Bank Group, and the world's largest development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets.

Mali Shi has been working with BLC since the beginning of the company&#39;s business. It uses BLC&#39;s technical knowledge and expertise to improve its shea butter processing and quality standards in order to supply global markets.

Bunge

Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) is an agribusiness and food ingredients firm committed to improving the global food supply chain. In addition to being Mali Shi's main client, BLC is a technical and strategic partner.

GSA is a non-profit organization including over 700 members from 35 countries on all continents, including women&#39;s groups, brands and retailers, suppliers, and non-governmental institutions. Through public-private partnerships, AGK promotes industry sustainability, quality practices and standards, and shea demand in food and cosmetics.

The AGK aims to be the main base for defending strategic interests and meeting the practical needs of its members, who are shea sector actors of all sizes. This organization&#39;s main goal is to design, develop, and implement strategies that promote a competitive and sustainable shea industry worldwide while also improving the livelihoods of rural African women and their communities. AGK&#39;s core values are founded on promoting an inclusive value chain and cultivating a pre-competitive and business-driven environment.

Global Shea Alliance

GSA is a non-profit organization including over 700 members from 35 countries on all continents, including women's groups, brands and retailers, suppliers, and non-governmental institutions. Through public-private partnerships, AGK promotes industry sustainability, quality practices and standards, and shea demand in food and cosmetics. 
The AGK aims to be the main base for defending strategic interests and meeting the practical needs of its members, who are shea sector actors of all sizes. This organization's main goal is to design, develop, and implement strategies that promote a competitive and sustainable shea industry worldwide while also improving the livelihoods of rural African women and their communities. AGK's core values are founded on promoting an inclusive value chain and cultivating a pre-competitive and business-driven environment.

SOATAF

SOATAF (Société Abdoul Talla & Frères) is a Malian company that exports agricultural products such as shea grains, sesame, and arabic gum. He is Malishi's third shareholder.

Ecobank

BICIM atlantic group

Cadre intégré renforcé

Shea possesses supernatural abilities. It is one of the few savannah oleaginous plants whose butter can be used in place of industrial oils. Shea also has several medicinal, organoleptic, and cosmetic benefits.

Do you know that the shea tree is regarded as a "holy tree" by the locals?

What distinguishes Mali Shi?

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	Local almond processing in Mali Shi has produced 128 jobs, including 90 direct positions at the Banankoro factory.
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	Supporting women&#39;s organizations via commercial, management, and quality training, promotes the formation of formal and autonomous economic cooperatives with their own warehouses and direct access to the shea market.
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	Mali Shi&#39;s equity-financed structuring initiatives in Kalana enabled the formation of a union of 31 cooperatives in 2019. The organization presently has 1,766 members who offer quality kernels to Mali Shi.
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Socioeconomic value creation

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Socio-Economic Impact

Mali Shi works across various disciplines to achieve socioeconomic impact.

Mali Shi intends to create a long-term initiative that prioritizes environmental conservation. Thus, environmental compliance and the decrease of the plant&#39;s ecological impact are critical for the company.

Environmental Management

Environmental considerations begin with the shea tree, which provides a significant ecological benefit to Mali.

The shea nut tree:

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	Contributes to rural people&#39;s resilience in the face of climate change.
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	Encourages the conservation of endangered species.
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	Plays an important role in avoiding the transition from forest to savannah.
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	Benefits many different species, thus promoting biodiversity.
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Currently, the shea tree is an endangered species as it is being exploited for its timber and suffers from agricultural and human population encroachment. The first priority in ensuring the sector&#39;s development is thus to ensure the conservation of the tree.

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Environmental Impact

Mali Shi aspires to create a long-term initiative that prioritizes environmental conservation.

What Distinguishes Mali Shi?

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	<li>Malishi is engaged in conservation activities such as tree planting in Mali, or farmer training and awareness campaigns.</li>
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	Mali Shi already uses shea oilcake as fuel. This new fuel allows the industry to minimize or even eliminate the use of wood in the transformation process.
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	Malishi promotes the off-season agricultural operations of women shea collectors. Shea collectors may earn money all year in this manner.
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Land Restoration and Replanting Initiatives:

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The shea industry faces numerous challenges, including:

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	The resource&#39;s long-term viability.
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	The shea tree&#39;s natural characteristics.
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	Seasonability being&nbsp;linked to meteorological elements as well as human activity.
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Malishi is engaged in conservation efforts such as tree planting in Mali, farmer training, and awareness campaigns.

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Shea Land Conservation And Protection

The shea industry is having difficulty regenerating shea tree parks. Malishi is concerned about shea land conservation.

Read the articles below to stay up to date on the latest Mali Shi news.

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The organization of such a training is a crucial step towards enhancing the safety and well-being of employees in their work environment. This initiative underscores MaliShi&rsquo;s commitment to the safety of its personnel and its determination to prepare them to respond effectively in case of emergencies.

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During this training, employees will be instructed on the actions to take in the event of a medical incident or fire. They will learn first aid techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), treatment of minor injuries, and management of emergency situations until professional help arrives.

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Furthermore, the fire safety training will cover essential aspects such as fire prevention, proper use of fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and assembly points. Employees will be trained to recognize potential fire hazards in the factory and to react safely and effectively in case of an emergency.

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By providing this training, the company empowers its employees to be proactive in preventing accidents and emergencies, thereby reinforcing a culture of safety within the organization.

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The organization of such a training is a crucial step towards enhancing the safety and well-being of ...

The Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment department is organizing a training session on first aid and fire safety for its personnel within the factory on April 25, 2024

Medical check-up is a proactive and essential measure to ensure the health and well-being of employees. This initiative underscores MaliShi&rsquo;s commitment to the health and safety of its workforce.

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During these medical visits, employees have the opportunity to meet with qualified healthcare professionals, such as doctors or nurses, to undergo general health examinations and discuss any medical or well-being concerns.

Medical check-up is a proactive and essential measure ...

The annual medical check-up for MaliShi staff, organized by the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment team on April 17, 2024

On April 16, 2024, CEDIAM (Center for Industrial and Agricultural Study and Development of Mali) organized the first edition of Festi Mango with a focus on promoting the mango sector and pesticide management. CEDIAM is a private company specializing in the processing of mango into puree and concentrate. Established in 2011, it is one of the leading exporters and industry leaders in the agro-industrial sector in Mali and West Africa. Currently, CEDIAM&rsquo;s activities revolve around processing mangoes sourced from local farmers.

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MaliShi, with a keen interest in agricultural activities due to their fundamental importance for economic and social development, has joined the festival to support local farmers. The company views agricultural activities as a key area to achieve its vision of sustainable development and economic progress for the communities it operates in.

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CEDIAM (Center for Industrial and Agricultural Study and Development of Mali) organized the first edition of Festi Mango

MaliShi, represented by its CEO, Mrs. Kancou Keita Cissé, is participating in the first edition of Fest Mangue in Yanfolila

At MaliShi, we don&#39;t just talk about quality, we demonstrate it through concrete actions!

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In line with our responsible commitment to complying with industrial standards and required practices for controlling hazards related to food safety, MaliShi is now ISO 22000 certified.

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As the first shea nut processing unit in Mali, this is a remarkable achievement that showcases our strict commitment to excellence and our ability to effectively manage food safety and ensure products that are safe and compliant with international standards.

 
MaliShi proudly acquires this valuable certification granted to companies that integrate quality objectives into their development policies beyond their commercial mission.

 
We would like to express our gratitude to the teams who made this possible and congratulate them for their hard work in achieving this milestone.

At MaliShi, we don't just talk about quality, we demonstrate it through concrete actions!

MaliShi is now ISO 22000 certified!

MACFRUT event 2023:&nbsp;Fruit &amp; Vegetables professional show |&nbsp;3-4-5 Mai Rimini Expo Center Italie

 
Why is Macfrut worth a visit?

 
Macfrut is a leading trade fair for professionals operating in the national and international fruit and vegetables sector. The great premises of the exhibition, the growing number of Italian and foreign companies participating, the dynamic areas, and a wide range of initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and internationalization are the features that make it a key event for professionals and buyers.

 
Macfrut is a vertical exhibition that represents the entire supply chain, with 9 sectors involved: Production &amp; Trade, Machinery &amp; Plants, Packaging, Agricultural Machinery, Greenhouses &amp; Irrigation Systems,Spices and herbs, Nursery &amp; Seeds, Biostimulants, Logistics &amp; Services.

 
Opportunities for visitors: B2B meetings with exhibitors, high-level meetings and conferences, dynamic areas, etc. All the collateral events at Macfrut offer numerous business opportunities, knowledge and insights.

 
Macfrut is becoming an increasingly international trade event offering the chance to do business while showcasing technical expertise, know-how and excellent products.

 
PACAO is a Competitiveness Support Program in West Africa.

 
Through this project, the Malian authorities intend to help actors in the agriculture and livestock sectors to increase their income.

 
With the collaboration of PACAO (Programme d&rsquo;Appui de Comp&eacute;titivit&eacute; en Afrique l&rsquo;Ouest), Mali Shi is participating in&nbsp; the MacFrut 2023 edition in Italy.

 
Mali Shi aims to develop shea butter opportunities for the local and international market by attending this event.&nbsp;

MACFRUT event 2023: Fruit & Vegetables professional show | 3-4-5 Mai Rimini Expo Center Italie

Mali Shi present at the MACFRUT event 2023

Reception ceremony for the storage warehouses built as part of the implementation of the inclusive commercial development program for the shea sector.

Watch videos on the below links:

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