Imiri Soma utilizes technology-enabled logistics and processing facilities to streamline the sourcing, processing, and distribution of premium cashew kernels from African producers to global markets. By managing the entire supply chain, the company ensures consistent quality and sustainability while empowering local farmers and minimizing waste through the repurposing of cashew shells.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Sourcing high-quality cashew kernels from African producers for global markets is often hampered by inconsistent quality, inefficient logistics, and unsustainable practices. Traditional supply chains lack transparency and traceability, making it difficult to ensure fair prices for farmers and minimize waste.
Solution
Imiri Soma streamlines the cashew supply chain using technology-enabled logistics and processing facilities. The company sources raw cashew nuts from top African regions and processes them in state-of-the-art facilities to produce premium kernels available in all industry-standard grades. By managing the entire process from harvest to global market, Imiri Soma ensures consistent quality, reduces waste through repurposing cashew shells, and promotes sustainable practices that support local farmers.
Target Audience
Imiri Soma's primary customers are large-scale culinary businesses, snack food manufacturers, and wholesale suppliers seeking premium-quality cashew kernels with a focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Features
- Sourcing of raw cashew nuts from diverse regions in Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, and Ghana.
- Advanced processing facilities that produce top-quality kernels for large-scale culinary applications, nutritious snacks, and wholesale supplies.
- Repurposing of 100% of cashew shells into oil and biofuel, minimizing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.
- Management of the entire cashew journey from harvest to global market, ensuring freshness and optimal condition.
- Extraction of valuable Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) for various industrial applications.