West Africa

Chufa – tigernuts with potential

Tigernuts grown by women-led farms. Local processing creates new income streams and plant-based treats.

Chufa farmers

New income for women

Women run most chufa fields. By processing and exporting with premiums, financial independence grows.

  • Training in cultivation and drying
  • Equipment for cleaning and packing
  • Premium prices and long-term contracts
  • Product innovation: snacks, plant milk, toppings

Impact

85
women farmers
+22%
income increase
3
product lines

The chufa project diversifies income and creates jobs in packing and logistics.

Chufa products

From field to shelf

Chufa is used in our granola, snacks and plant-based treats. Each pack tells the story of the women’s network behind it.

Chufa snacks Granola Plant milk

Support the chufa network

Include chufa products in your gift boxes or assortment – and pass on the story.