Global demand for shea butter is growing: but it’s not all good news for the women who collect the nuts

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

Shea butter processing plant opens in Ghana

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 ...
The Nation Newspaper

Kwara set to launch Nigeria’s second largest Shea butter processing factory

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 ...
Naija Gist - Latest

These 11 Shea Butter Mixes Will Leave Your Skin Softer, Smoother, and Glowing

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 ...
AllAfrica

Africa: Global Demand for Shea Butter Is Growing - but It's Not All Good News for the Women Who Collect the Nuts

Analysis - Shea butter has become a highly sought-after ingredient in cosmetics and food manufacturing worldwide. Since the ...