Pillar 1
BioTrade Commodity Broking
Ethically sourced African natural ingredients, rooted in indigenous knowledge and
regenerative trade.
Kanakisa connects global nutraceutical and personal care markets with community-verified African natural ingredients. Through ethical sourcing, transparent aggregation, and deep respect for indigenous knowledge systems, we ensure true value is realised across the value chain — from harvester to end user.
Overview
Kanakisa operates at the intersection of biotrade, sustainability, and wellness, specialising in the ethical sourcing and aggregation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and smallholder-grown crops.
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Our commodity broking model prioritises dignity, transparency, and long-term ecological stewardship, ensuring rural communities are meaningfully included in global value chains while preserving biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
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We currently serve markets in Zimbabwe, the SADC region, the EU, and the United States, supplying ingredients for nutraceutical and personal care applications.
Our Sourcing Approach
Community-Verified & Ethical
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Kanakisa operates at the intersection of biotrade, sustainability, and wellness, specialising in the ethical sourcing and aggregation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and smallholder-grown crops.
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Our commodity broking model prioritises dignity, transparency, and long-term ecological stewardship, ensuring rural communities are meaningfully included in global value chains while preserving biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
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We currently serve markets in Zimbabwe, the SADC region, the EU, and the United States, supplying ingredients for nutraceutical and personal care applications.
Raw Materials Catalogue
Kanakisa trades a diverse portfolio of organically farmed and wild-harvested African ingredients, suitable for nutraceutical and personal care formulations.
Full technical specification sheets are available on request.
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Example Catalogue Entry (Template)
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Baobab (Adansonia digitata)
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Origin: Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe
Harvest Method: Wild-harvested / Smallholder-sourced
Forms Available: Seed oil | Fruit pulp powder
Certification Status: Community-verified | Certification in progress
CoA: Available (selected batches)
MOQ: Available on request
Seasonality: Seasonal
Applications
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Nutraceuticals & functional foods
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Wellness formulations
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Personal care & topical applications
Description
Baobab is revered across Africa for its nutritional density and resilience. Rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, it is widely used in both internal wellness formulations and topical applications.
CTAs
→ Request specification sheet
→ Enquire about bulk supply
Quality, Compliance & Certification
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Kanakisa is committed to progressive compliance and quality assurance.
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Certificates of Analysis are available for selected products
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Internal quality protocols guide handling and aggregation
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Organic, fair trade, and eco-label certifications are in progress or planned within 12–24 months
Our approach balances rigorous standards with
respect for community realities and traditional systems.
Who We Work With​
This service is designed for:
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Nutraceutical manufacturers
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Personal care & wellness brands
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Formulators & product developers
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Ethical distributors and buyers
Whether sourcing pilot quantities
or preparing for scale, we work collaboratively to meet
quality, documentation, and supply needs.
Work With Us
We believe in collaboration, cooperation, and co-creation.
