ECA Rd., Kazanchis, Addis Ababa
(+251) 953 906 810
Opening : Mon-Sat 08:00 – 17:00
GUARO FARMS
First-mile SPICE PROCESSING
from small-holder farmers
Impact
By aggregating produce from these underserved but highly productive farms we ensure their continuity
Technology
Our flexible and reconfigurable NANO factories provide a scalable solution for sourcing and processing from smallholder farmers on the first mile. with the combination of Technology and a Unique Business Model, we are building a human-centric, sustainable & equitable agri-value chain.
Vision
Building a human-centric, sustainable & equitable agri-value chain using technology and a unique business model.
novel APPROACH
Innovative Design
GUARO will process spices and herbs onsite using a nano factory. We also introduced appropriate handling during the “first mile”, which involves helping farmers adopt international requirements while growing, and postharvest transport. Our first-mile processing eradicates food safety concerns due to mycotoxins, food fraud concerns in spices like adulteration, Product waste, the development of mold, and the loss of volatile oil content. We strive to meet international product-quality standards.
Kidist Amedie, CEO
Services
What We Offer
We draw our herbs and spices from more than 50 smallholder farmers based around Butajira in the southern highlands of rural Ethiopia. On average, they each have a land holding of less than one hectare. where, they plant, tend, and harvest their crops by hand at around 7,000 feet in volcanic, nutrient-rich soil along the Rift Valley. Everything is grown organically without pesticides or fertilizers.
Rosemary
Lemon grass
Avocado
Holly Basil
Lavender
5 +
Years of Experience
1,250 +
hours spent on Design
5 +
Engineering team
5 +
Professional Team
Our team
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KIDIST AMEDIE
Kidist is a farmer, senior architect, speaker, and social justice advocate. She runs a sustainable urban pilot farm that is completely integrated, produces no waste, sequesters carbon, and produces abundance with little to no input. She is a Jasiri East Africa fellow and is now Founder & CEO of Guaro Farms, she oversees product design, core strategies, product roadmap, marketing, and fundraising.
HANA RAGO
Hana is a driven entrepreneur focused on creating positive social and environmental impact. With a background in Chemical/Process Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Management, she has successfully undertaken various projects, such as converting plastic waste into construction materials and processing mushrooms. Alongside her technical expertise, she also possesses valuable experience in sales and marketing. Hana has further honed her skills through her participation in the Meri Mentorship and Leadership Program, conducted by the Association of Women in Business (AWiB). Currently, she is a fellow at the Jasiri Talent Investors Program.
Advisory Board
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Michal Szymanski
Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub | Entrepreneurial Development | UVU Africa Business Coach
Desmond Milya Madanguda
Strategy | Venture Building Specialist | Market Entry | Investor Relations | Fundraising | Med-Tech
In Press
Ethiopian Press
Ethiopia has long grappled with issues related to food security, with millions of people in the country facing chronic hunger and malnutrition.
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Source organic spices and herbs from smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. Combat food waste and lift women out of poverty, join Guaro Farms as a mission partner, or maybe even join the team. Let’s talk about it.