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As the COO of eProd Solutions, I work closely with nut producers and exporters across Africa. Our clients, from established processors to emerging farmer cooperatives, face a common set of obstacles. One of the most significant is the intricate network of brokers and middlemen. While these intermediaries play a role, they often create a disconnect …

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In the midst of unprecedented global disruption, eProd Solutions, in partnership with Buhler Limited and with support from DEG, launched two of the most impactful free training programs the African agricultural sector has seen: the Africa Grains Online course and its vital extension, Market Compliance Online. This is the story of how these initiatives empowered …

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Discover how digital solutions like eProd are transforming Africa’s poultry supply chains. Learn how to improve feed conversion ratios (FCR), access input financing, and boost smallholder farmer productivity with insights from sector expert Kristin Girvetz. As Africa’s population grows and urban diets shift toward higher protein consumption, the poultry sector is emerging as one of …

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Almut van Casteren ran a spice export business in Kenya with her husband Jan Willem for years. At the time, she had no idea that a by-product of their spice operations — a software system — would eventually offer a solution for agricultural supply chains across Africa. That software became the core business of the …

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Interviewer: Almut, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has stirred both urgency and uncertainty across agricultural value chains. What’s your take on the current landscape?  Almut Van Casteren: The EUDR is a landmark regulation — and rightly so. It’s designed to protect forests and promote sustainable trade. But the path to compliance has been anything but …

Read more “The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is more than a policy — it’s an alarm bell for global supply chains. But as the European Commission proposes a second delay, we must ask: do we jump out of bed and act, or press the snooze button and drift back into uncertainty? “

By Almut Van Casteren, COO and Founder of eProd Solutions  The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is more than a policy — it’s an alarm bell for global supply chains. But as the European Commission proposes a second delay, we must ask: do we jump out of bed and act, or press the snooze button and …

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“As global regulations like the EUDR, CSDDD, and Germany’s LkSG reshape agricultural trade, African suppliers face both new challenges and exciting opportunities. That’s why, building on the success of our Africa Grains Online course, we’re proud to launch the Market Compliance Online program—developed in partnership with Bühler, the African Milling School, and with support from …

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Food systems are complex. They go far beyond farming and include everything from how food is produced, stored, and moved to how it is consumed and how waste is managed. These systems also touch on health, the environment, trade, culture, and policy. The choices made in one part of the food system often affect other …

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EU Kenya Business Forum 2025 Hosted Roundtable on Digital Solutions for Export Standards Compliance: “Can a 6th Agricultural Revolution resolve the digital divide on SPS compliance?” On May 12th and 13th, 2025, Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the EU – Kenya Business Forum 2025, a Roundtable discussion on leveraging technology to meet export standards compliance …

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Many agribusinesses and smallholder farmers still rely on manual processes, which slow down operations and make it harder to grow. Whether it’s inefficient supply chains, time-consuming paperwork, or communication gaps, these challenges make day-to-day work more difficult and limit opportunities for expansion.  To help tackle these issues, eProd Solutions and Rabo Foundation launched the Digitalization …

Read more “How Digitalization is Driving Efficiency in Agribusiness: Success Stories from the Digitalization Challenge “