Sourcing & cooperatives

HFAM Umrah 2026: 12 Women from Partner Cooperatives in Mecca — Testimonials and Report

The HFAM Foundation has funded the pilgrimage to Mecca for 12 women selected from the argan and prickly pear cooperatives. This article documents the selecti

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HI FI Shanghai 2026: 5 Contracts, a Transforming Chinese Market — Full Folk Oils Debrief

Folk Oils returned from HI FI Shanghai 2026 with 5 contracts signed, 12 qualified leads, and a precise understanding of what Chinese cosmetic formulators req

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Expanded African Sourcing: Shea from Burkina Faso, Avocado from Kenya, Sesame from Tanzania — Folk Oils 2026 Strategy

Folk Oils ouvre son sourcing vers 3 nouveaux pays africains en 2026 — karité du Burkina Faso (certified FLO et EU Organic), avocat du Kenya (GLOBALG.A.P.), s

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Field Diary: 5 Days in the Anti-Atlas Preparing the 2026 Argan Campaign

Before each argan harvest, Folk Oils sends field teams into the Anti-Atlas to assess nut quality, moisture and mould levels — 6 measurable parameters that de

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Institutional Investment in Premium Moroccan Vegetable Oils: What Investors Are Looking For

CDG Invest has identified the certified premium vegetable oil supply chain as a priority investment sector in Morocco. This article shares the 7 criteria use

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Folk Oils 2026: Heading to Asia, FolkCarbon v2 and Proteins — The 5 Measurable Goals

Folk Oils enters 2026 with a presence in 30 countries and a clear target: 5 Asian clients listed, FolkCarbon v2 in production, and 200 tonnes of plant protei

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2024 Review: Folk Oils Goes from Zero to 17.7 Million Dirhams in Export Revenue in 12 Months

2024 a été la première année d'export à grande échelle de Folk Oils — avec un revenue multiplié par 25 en 12 mois, 0 intermédiaire, 14 certifications

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