Picture: Ms Kanté flanked by two African Diaspora Entrepreneurs that spoke at ADAF24, Ms Adiogo of Glim Africa, France and Ms Diallo of Gamaal, United Kingdom.

Ms Maimouna Kanté, founder of Maison Kanthé France, has been named the Food Bridge's 2024 African Diaspora Agrofood Entrepreneur of the Year. This award, presented at the African Diaspora Agrofood Forum and sponsored by Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs Belgium, celebrates African diaspora agrofood entrepreneurs who make significant community impacts and show strong potential for growth.

During the award presentation,  Mr Bjorn Macauter, General Manager of Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs, highlighted the impressive social impact of the five nominees, all of whom are women. Kanthé stood out as the winner due to her business’s scalability across multiple countries.

In her acceptance speech, Kanté shared that the name of her tea brand honors her heritage and Africa’s rich resources, which she aims to share with tea lovers and connoisseurs worldwide. Kanthé’s offerings include 100% African teas, infusions, and honeys sourced from premium plantations in Malawi, Mali, Rwanda, Guinea, South Africa, and Togo.

Learn more about Kanthé and other notable entrepreneurs in the 2024 Compendium of African Diaspora Agrofood Entrepreneurs, published by The Food Bridge vzw and the European Global Diaspora Facility.

Are you ready to highlight your innovative agrofood products and services? Join us at the 2024 African Diaspora Agrofood Forum & Exhibition, set in the historic Tour & Taxis in Brussels, Belgium. Whether you're a small business, an emerging entrepreneur, or a well-established agrofood company led by an African diaspora, this is the event to elevate your brand!

We bring together African diaspora entrepreneurs and different stakeholders in the sector, providing a great opportunity for new markets and growth. Exhibiting at the Forum also provides exclusive networking opportunities and strategic partnerships. 

Who Should Exhibit?

• African Diaspora Entrepreneurs and startups in agro-processing, food production, and agritech.
• Businesses involved in making innovative culinary products for the African diaspora food market.
• Innovators in sustainable agriculture and food security solutions.
• Organizations and government agencies supporting diaspora entrepreneurship 

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