Consulting
PhytoTrade Africa offers an integrated range of consulting services to the natural products industry in Africa. Our areas of expertise include:
New product research and development
- Literature searches on grey and published literature relating to traditional and commercial uses of natural products from Africa
- Advice on potential commercial applications for new products
- Outsourcing technical, efficacy, toxicology and related trials and studies
- Developing holistic R&D strategies towards product commercialisation
Market research and development
- Identifying and quantifying existing and potential market demand for African natural products
- Outsourcing marketing trials for novel and concept products
- Developing market contacts and linkages for producers
- Developing and implementing market development strategies towards product commercialisation
Agency services
- Representing products or producers to new markets and/or clients
- Trade show representation
- Personal introductions and B2B matchmaking
Business Development advisory services
- Business planning support for natural product commercialisation
- One-on-one advice on elements of business planning and implementation
- Integrated turn-key solutions for natural product businesses
- Identification and planning of appropriate business opportunities for primary producers
Optimal Supply Chain configurations
- Support and advice on the development of reliable and effective supply chains from primary producer through to export market
Product sourcing
- Identification of new suppliers for existing products
- Facilitating linkages to new suppliers for African products
Quality control
- On-site advice on quality control standards and mechanisms
- Periodic quality control inspection and support service
Processing technologies
- Identification of appropriate processing technologies and suppliers
- On-site support and training for natural product processing
- Processing technology development and modification
Regulatory advice
- Advice on local and international regulatory climates and conditions
- Step-by-step guidance through regulatory procedures for natural product commercialisation
Marketing support
- Preparation and production of marketing support materials, including producer ‘stories’ and quality imagery