WELCOME TO
CALEBASSE
Senegal's agricultural bounty deserves a brighter future. At Calebasse, we're revolutionizing the landscape with solar-powered cold storage solutions. Imagine: vibrant produce reaching its full potential, empowering farmers, and nourishing communities. Join us in building a food-secure Senegal, one fresh harvest at a time.
WHAT WE DO
WHAT DO WE INTEND ON ACHEIVING
WHY CHOOSE US
WE OFFER
Incentive for farmers to rent our cold rooms
Affordable cold room storage
Solves problems of food waste
Renewable energy powered cold rooms
WHY OUR COLDROOMS STANDS OUT
50 tonnes of solar powered space for vegetables, fruits and meat.
Free 5kg fertiliser for each farmer who rents monthly for 6 months
Workshops with prospective farmer clients to discuss the benefits of renting our cold rooms
PROJECTED DATA
ANALYSIS AND IMPACT
Reduced Harvest Loss
Increased Farmers' Income
Improved Food Security
Job Creation
DETAILED IMPACT
Reduced Harvest Loss
Calebasse estimates up to 40% post-harvest loss of fruits and vegetables in the Niayes region. With proper storage facilities, Calebasse could potentially reduce post-harvest losses by 50%. This translates to saving 50 tons of produce if handling 100 tons initially.
Increased Farmers' Income
Farmers may be forced to sell produce at lower prices due to limited storage options. Calebasse's fair pricing for storage and produce sales can increase farmer income by 20% (hypothetical figure). This could generate an additional $12,000 per month for 100 small farmers initially.
Improved Food Security
Calebasse aims to address limited access to fresh produce, especially during off-season periods. By establishing distribution points, Calebasse can reach an additional 5,000 customers per month with fresh produce (hypothetical figure).
Community Development
Impact: Calebasse's project can empower local communities by: Skill Development: Providing training programs for farmers on better agricultural practices and post-harvest handling. Market Access: Connecting small farmers to a wider customer base through Calebasse's distribution network. Potential Outcome: Calebasse can contribute to the overall economic and social development of rural communities in Senegal.
Nutrition Impact
Impact: Increased access to fruits and vegetables can improve dietary intake of essential vitamins and minerals. Potential Benefit: Calebasse's wider availability of fresh produce can contribute to a healthier diet for consumers.
Environmental Sustainability
Impact: Minimizing food waste reduces pressure on agricultural land and lowers methane emissions from rotting produce. Quantified Impact: While calculating the exact reduction is difficult, Calebasse aligns with global goals to reduce food waste and its environmental consequences.