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#93 Creating a More Equitable & Transparent Food System with Amazi

The Startup CPG Podcast · 6 Jun 2023 · 51m · Episode 70

What this episode covers

Renee Dunn, Founder of Amazi, and Joel, Operations Manager at partner Negonja Organics, discuss building a transparent, vertically integrated supply chain for tropical fruit snacks in Uganda. They detail the process of establishing a production facility, sourcing from smallholder farmers, and navigating logistics to launch with major retailers like Sprouts and Wegmans. The conversation highlights the challenges of scaling production, managing international shipping with reefers, and expanding into private label and ingredient supply to support the facility's volume.

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companies scaling up

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Amazi, Negonja Organics, Sprouts, Wegmans
Products
Jackfruit, Pineapple, Plantains
Tools
Harvest Saver

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