Agri-Extracts


Thematic Focus:
Agriculture, Biodiversity and Sustainability
Involved Countries:
Switzerland, South Africa

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Agri-Extracts is a startup manufacturing company based at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. They are part of an applied research institute called Innoventon. Driven by a passion for the environment and natural solutions, they focus on adding value to agricultural and food waste, which can present waste disposal challenges. They process olive pomace waste from olive oil production to produce extracts rich in bioactive compounds for use in the cosmetic and health industries. Nicole Vorster, the Founder, participated in the program 2016.