Competition for shea trees is rising in west Africa, leaving the poorest women collectors with less access and fewer gains.

WORMERVEER, THE NETHERLANDS — Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), the specialty oils and fats business of Bunge Ltd., has opened a new shea butter processing plant in Tema, Ghana. In connection with the ...

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Groundnut soup is a beloved Ghanaian dish that marries peanuts with vegetables to make a hearty stew. Shea butter is ...

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to prioritise the local processing of shea products rather than exporting ...

Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has welcomed the ban on exportation of raw Shea butter by President Bola Tinubu, saying the step will encourage more production and strengthen the local value ...

Discover 11 homemade shea butter mixes that nourish and protect your skin from sun, dust, and pollution, and help you achieve a natural glow. Whipped to a creamy consistency, this Grade A butter comes ...

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