Client ServicesPhytoTrade Africa is a membership-based trade association representing producers and other organisations in the natural products industry in Southern Africa. We work exclusively with products derived from plants indigenous to the region. By channelling the collective resources of our members through a single body, PhytoTrade Africa is able to realise substantial efficiencies in the development of new products and reliable supply chains. We are uniquely well-positioned to provide our international clients and partners with innovative African natural products, sourced exclusively from fair trade and environmentally sustainable sources. PhytoTrade Africa seeks to develop commercial opportunities for our members based on collaboration with key companies in the relevant markets for natural products in Europe, Asia and North America. The benefits of collaborating with PhytoTrade Africa:Supply chain development and raw material sourcing - With offices in Africa and Europe, PhytoTrade Africa facilitates efficient supply chain configurations from over fifty strategically-located small and medium scale producers across the Southern African region. Support for organic certification, sustainability and fair trade issues - PhytoTrade Africa members share a binding commitment to environmental sustainability and long-term fair trade relationships with rural producers throughout Southern Africa. Documentary and bibliographic support – Collaboration with PhytoTrade Africa enables access to our comprehensive library of published technical, scientific and patent literature, as well as an unparalleled collection of hard-to-find “grey” literature covering all aspects of our species and products. Collaborative research and development - PhytoTrade Africa has a resourced R&D programme to develop products derived from indigenous plants of Southern Africa. With approved collaboration we are able to contribute to R&D and market development costs, including the attainment of regulatory approvals. Marketing tools – PhytoTrade Africa has an extensive base of marketing tools, including photographic and video imagery and detailed documentation authenticating a long history of traditional use to support industry’s marketing requirements. Legitimate access to African biological resources, traditional knowledge and folklore – PhytoTrade Africa can support industry to have practices consistent with national and international Intellectual Property and Access and Benefit Sharing legislation in Southern Africa. Partners and Collaborators:PhytoTrade Africa can facilitate your access to novel raw materials and ingredients from indigenous plants, including seeds, nuts, lipids, essential oils, resins, gums and fruit pulps. If your company is interested in new and exciting:
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