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Blue Skies Holdings Ltd, established in 1997, is a global producer and marketer of fresh-cut fruit and fruit juices. Based in Pitsford, UK, the company operates factories in Ghana, Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, and the UK. Blue Skies specializes in high-quality, just-harvested products, offering a range of prepared fruit pieces and bottled juices to retailers and supermarkets worldwide. Its product portfolio includes pineapple, mango, papaya, coconut, melon, pomegranate, and other tropical fruits, sold under both Blue Skies and retailer own-label brands, with a significant presence in the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Ghana. The company also sells its products online.

Beloxxi Industries Limited is a Nigerian company specializing in the production and supply of cream cracker biscuits. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Agbara, Nigeria, the company aims to serve customers across Nigeria and West Africa. Beloxxi's biscuits are designed to be healthier options, baked with low fat, sugar, and salt, and without additives, while also enriched with carotenes, vitamin A, and vitamin E. The products are marketed and distributed through a network of distributors, ensuring affordability and accessibility for consumers seeking nutritious snack alternatives. The company was previously known as Beloxxi & Company Limited before rebranding in January 2003.

Beloxxi Industries Limited is a Nigerian company that specializes in the production and supply of cream cracker biscuits. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Agbara, Nigeria, the company operates with a focus on quality and affordability. Beloxxi's biscuits are produced using a hygienic and efficient process, utilizing high-quality raw materials without additives. The product range is designed to meet global standards while providing healthier snacking options for customers in Nigeria and West Africa. The company's distribution network ensures that its products are accessible to a wide audience, reflecting its commitment to consumer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Verde Beef Processing PLC is a beef production company located in Adami Tulu, Ethiopia, established in 2014. The company operates a feedlot on a 1,300-hectare farm, specializing in cattle farming and industrial livestock production. Verde Beef is involved in the processing of raw beef and exports its products to markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, offering premium quality Ethiopian beef. Led by experienced agribusiness managers, Verde Beef aims to enhance the local agribusiness landscape while meeting international demand for high-quality beef products.

Verde Beef Processing PLC is a beef production company located in Adami Tulu, Ethiopia, established in 2014. The company operates a feedlot on a 1,300-hectare farm, specializing in cattle farming and industrial livestock production. Verde Beef is involved in the processing of raw beef and exports its products to markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, offering premium quality Ethiopian beef. Led by experienced agribusiness managers, Verde Beef aims to enhance the local agribusiness landscape while meeting international demand for high-quality beef products.

Orient Bank Limited is a commercial banking institution based in Kampala, Uganda, established in 1993. The bank provides a range of financial services to both individual and corporate clients, including current and savings accounts, personal and business loans, and specialized Sapphire banking services. Additionally, Orient Bank offers internet banking, mobile banking, point of sale terminals, and various card services such as VISA and American Express. The bank also facilitates bill payments and money transfer services, alongside treasury and custody services, standing orders, and guarantees. With branches located in Jinja, Entebbe, and Kampala, Orient Bank has positioned itself as a key player in Uganda's banking sector.

Eagle Chemicals Group, founded in 1958 and based in Cairo, Egypt, specializes in the production and distribution of resins and polymer products. The company offers a diverse range of products, including additives, co-polymers, homopolymers, acrylic resins, alkyd resins, amino resins, epoxy ester resins, and both saturated and unsaturated polyester resins. These products are utilized in various applications, such as wood coatings, automotive coatings, can coatings, decorative coatings, and adhesives. Eagle Chemicals Group serves a broad market, distributing its products through a network of agents and distributors across numerous countries in Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe, thereby supporting the industrial manufacturing sector.

Biyinzika Poultry International Limited is a leading poultry company in Uganda, primarily engaged in the sale of day-old chicks. Established in 1991, Biyinzika has developed a strong market presence, capturing over half of the market share in the day-old chicks sector. The company operates bird farms and a hatchery, complemented by a feed mill that produces not only poultry feeds but also livestock feeds for dairy and pig farming. This integrated approach enables Biyinzika to provide cost-effective feed solutions to its customers and poultry farmers, reinforcing its position in the agricultural sector. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, Biyinzika continues to support the growth of the poultry industry in Uganda.

Awash Wine is Ethiopia's longest established wine maker and a prominent brand in the country's wine industry. Renowned for producing high-quality wines, including varieties of honey wine and vermouth, the company caters to a diverse clientele that includes hotels, restaurants, bars, and supermarkets throughout Ethiopia. Awash Wine focuses on providing finely aged wines directly from its vineyards, ensuring accessibility at fair prices. The brand has become a significant part of Ethiopia's cultural landscape, reflecting the country's rich heritage and growing appreciation for wine.

eleni LLC is a developer of commodity exchange platforms focused on frontier markets in Africa, with operations based in both Nairobi, Kenya, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company specializes in building comprehensive exchange ecosystems that enhance market access for traders, directly impacting the livelihoods of rural populations. Eleni offers a suite of integrated business applications tailored for commodity markets and manages various components of exchange projects. These include legal and regulatory frameworks, warehouse receipt systems, electronic central depositories, automated clearinghouses, trade matching, and real-time mobile market data. Additionally, eleni engages in delivery logistics, membership services, training and certification, market surveillance, compliance enforcement, and risk management, all aimed at fostering sustainable economic development in the regions it serves.