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GEBANA Faso inaugurates cashew and mango processing plant in Péni, Burkina Faso
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GEBANA Faso officially inaugurated its industrial complex for cashew and mango processing in the rural commune of Péni, Guiriko region, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Located in the village of Mê on a 7.2-hectare site, this modern facility aims to enhance local agricultural product processing, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen the cashew and mango value chains in Burkina Faso. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the governor of the Guiriko region, represented by the secretary general of Houet province, Sombéniwendé Nikiéma. The event brought together administrative, customary, and religious authorities, technical and financial partners, producers, and GEBANA group officials. The Swiss fair trade company, through this achievement, reaffirms its commitment to sustainable investment in Burkinabè agricultural production. Christophe Schmidt, CEO of GEBANA AG, stated that this project represents the largest investment his group has made in over 50 years of existence. He acknowledged the technical, financial, and human challenges encountered but expressed pride in the outcome, highlighting the professionalism of the construction companies, investors, local authorities, and the GEBANA Faso team. Schmidt emphasized that the factory embodies a strong belief in fairer trade, creating stable jobs, family incomes, and secure markets for producers. According to Ousseni Porgo, CEO of GEBANA Faso, the industrial complex was designed to meet international agro-industrial standar
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