- ProFound - Advisers In Development
ProFound - Advisers In Development has many years of experience in the field of market analysis, sustainable supply chain management and (export) marketing of biodiversity related products. Next to market research of e.g. natural ingredients, ProFound provides active assistance in the field of product development in developing countries and the marketing thereof. Additional background information on ProFound's mission and services can be found here.
- Colombian processed food companies accessing European markets
ProFound consultants Gustavo Ferro and Bert-Jan Ottens, with the support of Colombian trade promotion office ProExport, conducted seminars in 5 Colombian cities: Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Manizales and Barranquilla. Some 150 representatives of companies and organisations participated in the 5 seminars, the evaluation of which showing very positive feedback on content and interaction. Read more...
- Biofach shows dynamism in organic market
According to Organic Monitor, the global market for organic food and drink is recovering from the repercussions of the economic crisis. In 2009, single-digit market growth was observed for the first time in years, because of the economic slowdown reducing industry investment and consumer spending power. In 2010, consumers increased their spending again and organic products are taking in more and more shelve-space in specialist shops, but also in supermarkets. Read more...
- ProFound informs flower sector
Most flower growers in developing countries rely on air freight for the transport of their flowers to the consumer markets. The cartel of several airlines in the period 1999-2006 had severe implications for these flower growers.
In an article in the magazine FloraCulture International, ProFound explains how the cartel worked, how it was punished and what the consequences were for the flower sector. Read the entire article in FloraCulture International's February edition, which is also available online.
- ProFound expands matchmaking activities
NL-EVD, agency of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, announced that the consortium of ProFound - Advisers In Development, iD consultancy and Facts, Figures and Future is among the winners of the European tender procedure of NL-EVD's Matchmaking Facility (MMF).
We scored well for all of the 12 sectors that we tendered for. This means that in the coming years we will carry out matchmaking activities for all of these sectors, covering amongst others foodstuffs, horticulture and forestry products. As a service provider for the matchmaking facility, the consortium has teamed up with more than 15 sector experts.
For more information on MMF, click here
- Internship opportunities at ProFound
To assist in our work, ProFound is continuously looking for interns who are interested in learning more about international trade, development issues, sustainability and biodiversity Read more
