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BIOTAN is an agricultural SME that processes organic cashew nuts. It is now recognised as one of the most successful companies in Tanzania’s organic sector. Its uniqueness lies in its supply model: Biotan has implemented rigorous product traceability thanks to the strong links it has established with a network of small producers, who benefit from a purchase premium of 5% above the national market price.
Tanzania has many assets (agricultural and mining resources, tourism, strategic location) and is relatively stable politically. However, the country sometimes suffers from a poor reputation among investors, who are discouraged by the high level of corruption in the business world. In this difficult context, SIDI launched this partnership in 2020 with this SME founded by Austrians. This non-local management differs from SIDI’s criteria, but the company’s strong impact and stability convinced SIDI to get involved.
BIOTAN’s impact is felt at various levels: socio-economically, by guaranteeing fair and remunerative prices for producers; ecologically, through its 100% organic commitment and the development of agroecological practices; and socially, through the sustainable commitment of producers. The selling prices of almonds are also high, as BIOTAN manages to sell its products to the main distributors of organic nuts in Europe.
