Burundi, nicknamed the heart of Africa, produces mainly Arabica coffee, which is known for its bright acidity, rich fruit notes, and well-balanced body. In 2022, the nation exported $31.1M of coffee, making this an important cash crop…
From tiny cocoa beans nestled in colorful pods to a delicious velvety confection, your favorite chocolate bar undergoes a remarkable transformation before reaching your hands. At the heart of this journey are cocoa farmers who have built their livelihoods on the cocoa industry. Meet some of the women and men in three cocoa cooperatives in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Meet Divyangana “Divy” Kumar, TechnoServe’s new board member. Divy brings her global expertise leading Food Solutions Americas at Cargill to our mission.
TechnoServe Labs and Carnegie Mellon University – Africa teams work together to build geospatial tools to benefit smallholder farmers in Africa.
Take a look back at the stories that inspired us in 2022.
This November, many of us in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving with our families, sharing gratitude and a good meal. But we may not know the connection between many food items on our plates and the work of farmers around the world to build a better life for their own families.
As part of the Innovation in Outcome Measurement initiative, TechnoServe analyzed how soil testing can predict agricultural outcomes and help maize farmers in Kenya to improve yields and profitability. Here's what we learned.
TechnoServe acknowledges women’s vital role in growing the world’s food, while grappling with significant other challenges and responsibilities. The story of Lesbia Ludia Juárez, a rural woman farmer, demonstrates the tremendous contributions and potential of rural women around the world.
Five years ago, Hurricane Maria hit the American island of Puerto Rico, destroying its coffee industry. Here's how TechnoServe is helping their farmers make a comeback.
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
