The exclusive area for African products has also expanded, with a total of 26 booths from 12 of the least developed African ...

An curved arrow pointing right. When you hear "shea butter," you probably think of the West African kind. But in East Africa, a different variety of shea nut grows, called nilotica. It's easier to ...

Whether it’s shea butter or lesser-known ingredients like moringa, African botanicals have been leading the way in beauty and wellness for centuries. Stylist investigates the superfoods and the ...

In African vegan pastry making, choosing the right flour is key. Teff flour, a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, is packed with ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Women in Ghana have been turning shea nuts into butter for centuries. People across Africa have used it for skin and hair care, food, and medicine for at least 700 ...

Derived from the nuts of the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) from Africa, shea butter has been used for centuries as a natural ingredient to nourish and enhance the skin and hair.

In contrast, West African shea butter is often hard, with a waxy consistency and a strong scent that limits its use in cosmetic products.The difference in texture of Nilotica shea butter is ...

The African Friendship Society is bringing its annual African Christmas Market back for a third year.

From shea butter from Ghana to pineapples from Benin to baobab flour from Mali, this year’s fair features agricultural exporters from several African countries.

The company’s flagship product line features organic shea butter sourced from sustainable cooperatives in Burkina Faso, West Africa, ensuring fair trade practices and empowering local communities, the ...