Conference Presentations

Fostering a sustainable, globally competitive and inclusive natural ingredients sector in Africa

Investing in bioresources a revolutionary opportunity for Africa

Monique van der Vijver

Unlocking the hidden potential of African natural products lessons from two decades of growth in the baobab sector

Gus Le Breton

Funding the commercialisation of natural ingredients

Zandile Fuyane

The art of shea butter processing

Daniel Motshwane

Supporting South African smes to enter European business partnerships and access

Ullrich Klins & Motlatjo Maputla

Legislation and support for valourisation

Natalie Feltman

Understanding selected market access regulations specific to Southern African indigenous natural products

Cyril Lombard

The quality of herbal medicines and current global regulations

Srinivas Patnala

Natural ingredients and the microbiome

Prof. Diana Derval

Increasing the participation of SMEs in Africas natural ingredients sector Imperative opportunities & obstacles

Kerah Johnson

Market intelligence and global market access for SMEs selling natural ingredients

Louke Koopmans & Thomas Vonk

How SMEs can comply with requirements in order to get access to international markets

Jolanda van Hal

Challenges and possible solutions to supporting community based businesses & the need for specialist incubation and mentoring services

Madumezulu Silinda

Challenges facing smes in the bioeconomy plant ingredient industries

Adolf Joubert

The status quo of natural products and the role of women

Karen Swanepoel