After years in the banking world, Estelle Nikiema took a bold leap, trading spreadsheets for sustainability. Fueled by a passion for health and local agriculture, she founded Ju’Bio, turning fresh, local fruits into organic, chemical-free juices. Her dedication to quality and community has earned Ju’Bio multiple awards, making it a trusted name in natural beverages. Today, Ju’Bio stands as a symbol of innovation, empowerment, and the belief that true success is grown, not given.
♦︎ Value addition: 2x revenues with roasting unit.
♦︎ Carbon footprint and energy cost reduction: solar energy for powering the plant, transition to reliable and green energy source.
♦︎ Value chain optimization: reduce operating costs, and increase productivity.
♦︎ Additional revenues streams: new byproducts, circular economy with biochar from cashew shells.
♦︎ ~2000 employees, 90% women.
♦︎ 3500 smallholders trained about fair trade standards.
♦︎ Bridge the financing gap through gender lens investing.
♦︎ Positive community impact with job creation, equitable society, economic empowerment.
♦︎ Improve agricultural productivity, food security, healthy eating.
♦︎ Improve market Inclusion and value chain development.
♦︎ Enhance sustainable practices, reduce the carbon footprint of SMEs.
♦︎ Strengthen and educate communities, social impact.