Exporting beans

Farmers in Palpa have exported 36,330kg of organic white beans to the Netherlands this year, generating approximately Rs8 million. The beans are collected through the Galdha Social Entrepreneur Women’s Cooperative and exported via aQysta Nepal. Meanwhile, Poshilo Foods is exporting traditional Nepali sattu cereal to the United States. Over 1.5 tonnes have been exported and the product is available in 200 stores across the US. Poshilo has partnered with Manaram Group, which also exports chhurpi dog chews. A new automated factory in Jhapa can produce 10,000kg/day.