Ghana’s shea industry is not taking care of the women behind its growth: Ghana’s shea industry has a rich history. Shea – nkuto, karite, galam in some west African languages – is deeply embedded in the culture and tradition of the country’s northern regions. It is often considered a woman’s crop – women pick the …
Plant diversity makes West Africa’s shea trees bear more fruit: Fruits of a shea butter tree in Savanes district, Shienlow, Ivory Coast. Photo by Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images Shea trees are grown widely in semi-arid parts of Africa for their fruit and seeds. From Senegal in the west to Uganda …
Sample & Shop | Shea Yeleen – a Africa interest event taking place on 2018-07-28 13:00:00 in United States SAMPLE & SHOP | SHEA YELEENHOSTED BY STEADFAST SUPPLY WHEN & WHAT: At Steadfast Supply, our mission is to connect you with our roster of talented brands. We host complimentary tastings and samplings in collaboration with emerging …