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Pineapple Cayenne Lisse
Organic
Togo
Our dried pineapple chunks, made from the Cayenne Lisse variety, come from the Maritime region of Togo. Around 150 family farmers grow them on small plots averaging 0.5 hectares.
The dried pineapple chunks are made from fruit that is too small for pineapple rings. Processing and drying take place locally, with much of the work done by hand at our long-standing partner Setrapal.
We have been working with the company since 2001. It was the first organic pineapple drying plant in Togo and is now the most important buyer of fresh pineapples from family farmers in the region Lomé.
The pineapple chunks from Togo taste sweet with a slight tartness. They are neither treated with sulphur nor contain added sugar. The dried fruit is an excellent alternative to fresh pineapple and is available all year round.
The dried pineapple chunks are made from fruit that is too small for pineapple rings. Processing and drying take place locally, with much of the work done by hand at our long-standing partner Setrapal.
We have been working with the company since 2001. It was the first organic pineapple drying plant in Togo and is now the most important buyer of fresh pineapples from family farmers in the region Lomé.
The pineapple chunks from Togo taste sweet with a slight tartness. They are neither treated with sulphur nor contain added sugar. The dried fruit is an excellent alternative to fresh pineapple and is available all year round.
Storage & shelf life
Dried fruit can be stored at room temperature well past the best-before date in a tightly sealed container away from light. They only become slightly harder after a few months. Before using them for baking or cooking, you can soften fruit that has hardened by placing it in some hot water for a few minutes.
| Nutrition table per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1445kJ/345kcal |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| thereof saturated fatty acids | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 72 g |
| thereof sugar | 69 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Salt | 0.02 g |
Sustainability and supply chain
Producers
Grown by 154 family farmers on an average of 0.5 ha in the Maritime Region in Togo.
Cultivation
Organic, non-irrigated, manually harvested.
Processing
Manually harvested and sorted, all processing done locally, never repackaged.
Purchasing & Logistics
Purchasing from cooperatives and family farmers straight from the farm since 2000.
Transport: straight from the farm to Lomé by lorry, by ship to Rotterdam, lorry to Switzerland/Germany.
Transport: straight from the farm to Lomé by lorry, by ship to Rotterdam, lorry to Switzerland/Germany.
ANTOINE AZI
FARMER FROM GAPÉ,
TOGO
The moment I can sell my products is quite simply the best.
"I love being a farmer and wouldn't want to do anything," says Antoine Azi. In addition to pineapples, Antoine grows tomatoes, cassava, beans, soy and maize. "I can feed my six children while meeting the needs of the community. But of course, I also face challenges. I don't have the money to cultivate more land, modernise my farm or install a sustainable irrigation system. Droughts and dry soil also reduce the amount we can produce."
