Dipl.-Ing. Martin A. Späth (founder) and a few engaged food science engineers have the mission to ease conditions of life in the poorest regions of western Africa by producing special commodities for the food and cosmetic sectors in Europa, Asia and America.

For our clients we offer customized products and solutions for their needs and requirements. We provide professional advisory service concerning questions of food regulatory, technical details and marketing.

Our longtime experiences in foodstuff and cosmetics allow us to produce high quality products by working closely, directly and co-operative with the rural communities and our partner companies.

We are focussed on:

- Wild and sustainable harvesting of community-owned trees,

- Support in harvesting and production,

- Fair prices and social responsibility,

- Sustainable action and transparency,

- Trainings and further education of our partners’ staff,

- Purity, naturalness and traceability of the products,

- Organic certified (EU, NOP) products,

- Novel food approved products.

Pre-treatment of the seeds is necessary in order to obtain fast and even germination:

- Cut seed coats with a knife.

- And/Or boil seeds for 5 min. in water.

- Soak the seeds in water for 3 days.

- Mix 3 parts of soil with 1 part sand and 1 part compost.

- Sow 1 to 2 seeds in a 20 cm pot.

- Water seeds every other day.

- Germination begins after 8 days.

When 2-3 pairs of leaves have grown, seedlings are ready for planting out.

Please note: Baobabs are not winterproof (< 12 °C)

Please find herewith a video

by Heike Pander (www.baobabstsories.com)