Could Food Business create Wealth and reduce Poverty in Africa?

This article was written first under the headline " Food Business in Africa" by Jamie Welsh. EnterpriseAfrik is publishing for  its audience to analyze  and find out if  it is possible for Africa to solve its economic challenges trough food business.


Another way to aid poverty in Africa is by creating businesses that provides food. Numbers of business management consultants agreed that doing food business in Africa is one of the easiest, stable and profitable type of business in Africa. Any business that is concern about food supply in Africa are most likely to ponder because of the high demand by the Africans. The continent's long record of threats in food security will also be addresses if more food business investments will come to the region.

Africa has a population of almost 1 billion, the second largest next to Asia. The count is still expanding. This largely affects their food security which unfortunately, leads to a bad effect on the overall health and nutrition of the region. There are even scenarios that Africans die because of starvation. They can't run to anywhere for food because of the low supply.

If one will invest on the food sector, profits are brighter. First, the demands will be perpetual, second, the resources are abundant and third, it is a form of help. The only problem on this investment is the introduction of the kind of food you are bringing if they are something unusual for the people.

Demand for food is very high in Africa. This is all because of the enormous population of the region. Food security has been one of the worst problems the the region is facing. In any part of the region, you will find a community calling out for food. If business people will answer this call, then there is more of food problems that will be cured. It is not only the business that will gain, Africans will also find a solace that will aid their hunger. Any food business can also be tools to heal the region's wound on health. Since more Africans are not getting the right food, they are more vulnerable for diseases. If a new food business will enter the continent, people will soon embrace them, just offer your business with fair pricing.

Agriculture in Africa is very rich. Any food business can capitalize easily on the continent. It won't be a problem where to get the resources because of the vast availability of the African environment. Other agricultural products in Africa also have the quality to be exported to some other countries that has higher demand for food. A food business investment in Africa can work local and international, depending on the management. No need to worry about the supply because they are just found everywhere. If the Africa's natural resources will be enhanced, then possibilities for a longer life of the business is high. More probable than not, shortage is not a problem in food business in Africa.

Food business is the most inviting investment in Africa. Its features are obviously beneficial to both business and Africans. Demand, supply, resources, these are the clear features of food business. Owners are assured of more profits because of the great demand. Africa on the other hand will be able to end their food scarcity and malnutrition.