A-SNAPP: A Powerful Alliance
... for sustainable growth

The Agribusiness in Sustainable Natural African Plant Products (A-SNAPP) alliance was created to develop and implement successful, sustainable African natural products businesses that will provide income, employment, and economic development in African rural communities. A-SNAPP is dedicated to fostering economic growth through socially conscious and environmentally sustainable production of high quality, healthful natural products for local, regional, and overseas markets. These products can include specialty food plants such as spices, herbal teas, and "functional food" ingredients; medicinal raw materials and formulas; aromatic plants, essential oils, and other flavor and fragrance products; and dietary supplements, all of which are rapidly expanding markets.

A-SNAPP's vision is three-fold: to promote sustainable production of high quality African natural plant products, to develop and enhance small African farms and natural plant product businesses while protecting environmental resources, and to improve the quality of life in African rural communities.

The Herb Research Foundation is pleased to present the first issue of A-SNAPP Update, a weekly online newsletter for African growers and producers, A-SNAPP partners, international buyers, and others interested in the A-SNAPP project. We need your input to make A-SNAPP Update a success! In particular, we are seeking stories on individual African farms and businesses, traditional African medicine, protection of endangered African plants, and other issues important to you and your business. If you would like to be profiled as a featured business in A-SNAPP Update or have an idea for a story, please contact Krista Morien at kmorien@herbs.org.