Saving Grains, keeping profits in the village
We bridge the gap between smallholders and overseas markets by providing post-harvest, financing and export services.
Our Story
Bridging the gap between smallholders and global markets
Smallholder farmers and processors have the potential to produce world-class products. Don't believe us? Try our shea butter. We support producers from subsistence to industrial standards, from local supply to export.
For sustainable and fair value chains value must be created where it starts—in the village. To meet and exceed international standards, we provide hands-on training in post-harvest management, bottleneck post-harvest services and financing.
As a social enterprise, we reinvest our profits into the communities we serve—through agricultural inputs, direct investments, & cash. Our digital platform ensures secure payments, full traceability, and reliable quality for our international customers and smallholders. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, we operate on the ground in Ghana and Kenya. Our vision is to create sustainable value in the village by unleashing the potential of Africa's smallholders onto the world market.
What we do
Empowering Smallholders to Thrive
We provide the bottleneck services, training and financing that smallholders need to meet international standards.
Post-Harvest Loss Reduction
Africa loses 30% of its grains after the harvest. Together with our partners we provide training and solutions. Good post-harvest practices and hermetic storage protect against insects, moisture and mold. We stop food waste and improve the income of smallholder farmers.
Products
Our Products
We deliver consistent quality at competitive prices. We match your quality requirements and tailor our offer to your needs. We provide traceability and can deliver impact data for your reporting needs. We also offer impact partnerships with cooperatives and communities.
Click to read moreUnrefined Organic Sheabutter
- Saving Grains works with a women’s cooperative that picks wild sheanuts and hand-processes into unrefined organic shea butter.
- We support the cooperative with equipment, training and certification. 42 mt/month
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- Certified to EU organic standard (EU 2018/848)
- Quality: Free fatty acids 2-5%
- Minimum Order Quantity: 21mt
- Capacity: 100 mt/month
Our Impact
Making a Difference
Our work creates lasting positive change for farmers, communities, and the environment.
Improved Farmer Livelihoods
Through market access and profit-sharing nodes, we help farmers increase their incomes, reduce post-harvest losses, and participate more effectively in the global supply chain.
Sustainability
Our solutions not only support economic growth but also promote environmentally sustainable practices, reducing food waste and enhancing resource management.
Community Development
By connecting smallholder farmers to global markets and offering access to finance and training, we foster the growth of rural communities, driving long-term economic development.
Recognition
Awards & Notable Projects
Our work has been recognized by leading organizations for its innovation and impact.
Awards & Recognition
German Entrepreneurship Award for Development
Carl-Duisberg-Gesellschaft
Recognised for the powerful impact of our social business model. This leading European prize for entrepreneurship is awarded biennially by GIZ and CDG to initiatives driving meaningful, sustainable change.
Bayer Corporate Giving Award
Bayer
Recognised by Bayer for our innovative approach, helping smallholder farmers to transition from subsistence to commercial farming. Through this award, Bayer funded the growth of Saving Grains.
Notable Projects
Promotion of Innovation in Agriculture
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports Saving Grains to create additional impact through post-harvest management training, market access and services through an integrated partnership with GIZ.
Promotion of Innovation in Agriculture
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports Saving Grains to create additional impact through post-harvest management training, market access and services through an integrated partnership with GIZ.
Why Choose Us
Our Unique Approach
We combine expertise, innovation, and sustainability to create lasting impact in African agriculture.
Proven Expertise
Years of experience in post-harvest loss interventions and agricultural supply chains.
Innovative Technology
Digital platforms offering end-to-end solutions that optimize the agricultural value chain.
Sustainable Impact
Boosting profits while contributing positively to the environment and local communities.
Collaborative Profit Sharing
Profit-sharing models allowing farmers to benefit directly from the value chain.