Bidco Seeks Suppliers of 30,000 Tons of Sunflower, Soybeans as Demand Soars

Bidco Africa Ltd is seeking suppliers of soyabeans and sunflower seeds as demand for the products soars.

The Thika-based company says it is looking to contact 30,000 metric tons of the products.

High demand for the products has decreased supplies, thus the need to increase production.

“Due to the growing popularity of our brands, we are looking for partners to supply us with 30,000 metric tons of sunflower seeds and Soybeans to support LOCAL production of home-grown heart-friendly brands like SunGold Lite and Kimbo that have served East African homes to make delicious and tasty meals for decades,” the firm says.

The fast-moving consumer goods company is currently working with 25,000 farmers across East Africa, supplying the commodities mentioned above.

Soyabeans and sunflowers are byproducts of fats and edible products that are used for cooking and baking, among others.

“We not only offer local farmers a ready market for their products at competitive market prices; together with our partners, we train, equip and empower smallholder farmers with good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to improve their yields and ultimately assure them of maximum value that puts more money into their pockets.”