Our impact: measuring what matters

We are laser-focused on delivering cost-effective impact at scale.

Where We Operate

We are establishing fermentation-based protein production and scaling our product across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Somalia

Ethiopia

Kenya

Impact at Scale

We reach people through our partners food manufacturers, school feeding programs, and humanitarian partners across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Protein Quality (PDCAAS) of our protein

National policies we have shapped

Partners across our distribution channels

People reached with Essential protein

Reach

We are unreletingly committed to exponentially scaling our impact.

Policy & Research

We work with policymakers to deliver impact at scale.

Policy

Essential influenced policy frameworks that enable large-scale food system change and demonstrated our ability to shape policy that unlocks durable, systemic impact.

Working with the World Bank on a policy report that articulates how fermentation can tackle malnutrition, transform food systems, and catalyze industry.

Changed Government of Ethiopia’s National Bioeconomy Strategy to include fermented proteins

Invited to contribute text on protein for the Government of Somalia's National Nutrition Strategy.

Research

World Bank Report (Forthcoming)

Fermentation Innovation: The Future of Protein, Food Systems, and Industry in Africa

The Protein Gap

The Missing Nutrient in Malnutrition

Fermentation: An Ancient Solution to Modern Challenges

Sight & Life Special Report

Partners

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We are looking for partners to join us in our growth — and we would love to hear from you.

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