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Valorisation of Longan for Inclusive Growth in Cambodia
Cambodia is an agricultural country, yet smallholder farmers face post-harvest losses, low prices, and limited market access. In Pailin, despite producing world-class longan, up to 50% is wasted each harvest.
Pailin, a province known for its fertile soils and unique longan orchards, illustrates this paradox. Despite producing premium fruit, up to 50% of longan is wasted in peak harvests. Farmers receive as little as €0.40/kg, while urban youth consume imported sugary drinks instead of local fruit-based alternatives.
Health, culture, and sustainability — in every sip and bite.
A natural sweetener and mixable base for healthy drinks, replacing sugar-heavy imports.
Chewy, school-friendly snacks packed with vitamins, traceable to Cambodian farmers.
Enhancing the functional properties of longan with local herbs.
Every bottle and bite supports farmers, communities, and the environment.
100+ farmers with incomes increased by 30–40%.
60% of processing jobs for women and youth.
30% post-harvest waste reduction.
Soil carbon restored via regenerative agriculture and circularity.
2,000+ consumers shifting from sodas to healthy, traceable longan drinks.
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