FoodFlow (a program by Enviu)

This December, Shambani Pro is putting the ‘value’ in value addition. Our new dryer is being installed at the Makueni Hub, ready to tackle post-harvest losses with maximum efficiency. Kenya is one of Africa’s top mango producers, and Makueni accounts for 31% of the country’s mangoes. But here’s the issue: nearly half of all harvested mangoes are lost before they even reach the market. That’s a lot of wasted fruit—and income. Drying mangoes is a simple solution that makes a big difference. It extends shelf life, reduces waste, and creates new opportunities for farmers to sell products like mango chips. With growing exports of fresh and dried mangoes to regions like the Middle East and Europe, there’s real potential here. And let’s not forget how hardy mango trees are. They thrive in dry conditions, making them a lifeline for farmers in places like Makueni. With the right tools in place—like this new dryer—we’re helping farmers make the most of what they already have. Ruth Kimama Eveline Jansen Arpana Philip Edwin Thumbi Elvine Lewis Rachael Kirui Kevin Thiong'o #ValueAddition #PostHarvestLoss #SustainableAgriculture #MangoSeason #KenyaAgriculture #FoodInnovation #FarmersFirst #AgriBusiness #RegenerativeFarming

This Wednesday, we hosted a unique Farmer-to-Farmer Market, centered around fresh produce, learning, and collaboration. Farmers brought their crops and livestock to share, but the true highlight was the learning session, where they discovered how to make natural fertilizers and pesticides—essential skills for sustainable, regenerative farming practices. 🌾 Every item at the market was regenerative, grown by farmers who have embraced more sustainable practices. The results speak for themselves: Charles Nzalu, 64, shared how he earned KES 145 per kilo of beans in his latest harvest—his first time achieving such success, thanks to regenerative farming. 👏 We also tested and validated some key assumptions, but the big takeaway was clear: farmers want to be active consumers in the regenerative movement. By working with them, we’re not only strengthening livelihoods, but also taking an approach where improved diets start on the farm and are enjoyed by the very people who grow them. Eveline Jansen Elvine Lewis Arpana Philip Kevin Thiong'o Amesa Omega Rachael Kirui #RegenerativeFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmerToFarmer #InclusiveEconomies #FoodSecurity #HealthierCommunities #CircularAgriculture #FarmersFirst #RegenerativeMovement #SustainableFarming #FarmToTable #EcoFriendly #GrowYourOwn #SoilHealth #LocalHarvest #BetterBusiness

𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒘𝒐 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 🎉 For 20 years, we’ve been rolling up our sleeves, thinking big, and driving change—and now, it’s time to reflect and share the journey with you! To kick things off, we’re launching "20 Lessons from 20 Years of Enviu"—a series that dives deep into the bold moves, key insights, and transformative stories that shaped our mission and impact. Each lesson reveals how we’ve been working toward a better, more sustainable world every day. 🌍 But before we dive in, let’s take a step back and celebrate where it all began. Our beautifully crafted anniversary video captures the journey, the highlights, and the incredible progress of the past two decades. It’s inspiring, it’s shareable, and it sets the tone for what’s to come. 🎥 Watch the video and join us in celebrating 20 years of driving change! ✨ Psstt... And keep an eye out for the hashtag #20YearsofEnviu series—you won’t want to miss a single lesson! Youtube 🎥 : https://lnkd.in/eFbnpars Dieuwertje Nelissen Arpana Philip Linus Mueller Kevin Thiong'o Paul van der Linden Eveline Jansen Terry Kuria Ruth Kariuki Jesse V. Rachael Kirui Alisha Jain Vivien Derkics Erin Gilliam Haije #Impact #VentureBuilding #Sustainability #LessonsLearned

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢, 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬. 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞. We visited three different farms, each with its own unique micro-climate and soil structure. It was incredible to see how each farmer applied regenerative practices in ways that suited their context. From improving soil health to experimenting with new crops, the results spoke for themselves. One of the highlights was seeing how some of the farmers—like those growing herbs such as lemon thyme—are already integrating into supply chain markets. As we continue to build purpose-led businesses in regenerative agriculture, we’re committed to sharing these real-world lessons and insights. We understand that it’s not just about changing the way we farm, but about re-directing the narrative to move towards deeper, more informed conversations around sustainability and resilience in agriculture. A big thank you to Rachael Kirui and the planning team, venture builders Kevin Thiong'o’and Amesa Omega, and our partners at Biovision Africa Trust . #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #ClimateResilience #Agroecology

🎉 The weekend’s here, and we’ve got just the thing to kick it off right! We’re thrilled to have Enviu's Eveline Jansen featured by the Startup Evangelist, for a conversation on Enviu’s unique venture-building approach to building impactful businesses that tackle the root causes of systemic challenges. A big shoutout to Daniel Kitwa, FCCA and team for hosting the discussion. 🎧 Tune in now! Whether you prefer to listen or watch, catch the full episode on YouTube and discover how Enviu is shaping a better tomorrow for people and planet. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4XPYBRj #StartupsForChange #Sustainability #ImpactDrivenBusiness #Enviu #Podcast

20 years ago, Enviu was born out of a simple yet bold belief: businesses can, and should, create a better world. We didn’t have all the answers, but we had big questions and a determination to do things differently. It’s incredible to look back and see how far we’ve come today. From that small beginning in Rotterdam, Netherlands, we’ve grown into a team working across Jakarta, Bangalore, and Nairobi, with 8 years of experience in East Africa. But our focus hasn’t changed: solving real problems by creating ventures that drive positive change for people and the planet. Last week, we marked this milestone with our East Africa community during a heartfelt evening at our offices. The gathering brought together partners and friends for an ideation session, a delicious regeneratively sourced dinner featuring produce from our farms, and a joyful communal painting session during cocktail hour. It was a moment to celebrate how far we’ve come and dream about what’s next—together. We’ve learned so much along the way: 🚀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. Every venture we’ve built started with listening, testing, and learning from failure. 🚀𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. We wouldn’t be here without the trust of communities, the support of our partners, and the commitment of our team. 🚀𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧. Behind every milestone is someone’s story—a farmer earning a fair wage, bringing sustainable produce to market, Women and youth being included, a family finding stability. We know the challenges ahead are immense, but so are the possibilities. We’re more committed than ever to creating ventures that address waste, climate change, inequality, and more—because we know change is possible when we build it together. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐣𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥. 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚. 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐡. धन्यवाद। IKEA Foundation The DOEN Foundation SokoFresh™ Biovision Africa Trust Warren Brush Paul van der Linden Terry Kuria Christine Mutisya Elvine Lewis Dieuwertje Nelissen Ruth Kariuki Rachael Kirui Stef Dongen, van Kevin Thiong'o Arpana Philip Amesa Omega Eveline Jansen Lynn Bonitor #SustainableBusiness #SocialInnovation #ImpactDriven #VentureBuilding #RegenerativeBusiness #ClimateAction #InclusiveEconomies #CommunityDriven #PositiveChange #FutureOfBusiness

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬. At COP16 2024, global leaders are answering the call to make 'Peace with Nature' by rethinking economic models that prioritize sustainability over-extraction and pollution. Healthy, diverse ecosystems are more resilient, offering critical services like clean air, fertile soil, and pollination—foundational to food production, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods. When we protect biodiversity, we safeguard these systems, ensuring the long-term viability of the industries that depend on them. At Enviu, we’ve been working closely with a core group of farmers to understand their challenges and validate business models that help them work with nature, not against it. For a deeper dive into our approach, read our article with implementation partner, Warren Brush on "Championing Regenerative-Driven Businesses in Agriculture." Read:https://lnkd.in/eEYB-nbx #COP16 #BiodiversityMatters #SustainableEconomy #NatureForPeople #Enviu

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟐 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠! 𝐖𝐡𝐲? 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭: 🌾 Eliminate food waste 🌱 Regenerate soil health 💪 Empower livelihoods At Enviu, we know that fixing the world isn’t a solo mission. It takes bold ventures, deep partnerships, and a vision for a future where business drives real, lasting impact. We’re crafting a future where profit, people and planet go hand in hand. Curious how we’re disrupting the waste status quo and building what’s missing? You could wait for a global revolution... or you could just download the report and be part of it today. 🚀 👉 Download the 2023 Impact Report now: bit.ly/FFImpact2023 #ImpactReport #GlobalSolutions #SustainabilityRevolution #EnviuImpact #SystemicChange #CircularEconomy

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞—𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧. Last month, Enviu's Eveline Jansen and Rachael Kirui attended the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)’s Food Beyond the Plate Workshop at Browns Living Food Campus, and we’re still reflecting on the lessons learned. This wasn’t your typical workshop of data-heavy presentations—it was an immersive, hands-on experience rooted deeply in nature. We actually heard the sounds of living bacteria in the soil, making the earth feel more alive than ever. And here's a startling fact: only 2% of soil bacteria have been identified. There's a vast, unseen world beneath our feet that holds so much potential, and we’re only scratching the surface. 🤯 We also tasted dishes made with indigenous grains, thoughtfully crafted to enhance nutrition , and discovered just how much more our food can offer when we diversify what’s on our plates. The solutions to healthier food systems are right beneath our feet, quietly thriving, if only we choose to nurture them. In the spirit of nourishing ourselves and the planet, here’s a weekend treat for the nutrient adventurous: Njahi Brownies made with nutrient-rich black beans. Dive into the recipe here: https://lnkd.in/dHyXA9Y9 #ResilientFoodSystems #LivingSoils #SustainableAgriculture #IndigenousFoods

🌍 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! 🎉🚜 Today, we’re celebrating the incredible wins and the powerful lessons learned over the last two years of our farmer training program in Makueni. 💪🏾 Here’s what we’ve accomplished together: ✅ 400+ farmers are transitioning to regenerative farming.  ✅ 50+ acres of land are now being farmed in a way that restores soil health and protects our future.  ✅ Farmers are seeing yields double, and once-barren land is coming back to life! 🌾✨ This is what happens when we farm with nature, not against it—higher productivity, healthier soil, and stronger communities. #WorldFoodDay #RegenerativeFarming #FarmersOfMakueni #SustainableAgriculture #DoubleTheYields #ActForTheFuture