Our commitments
Umano's suppliers are made up of women and men committed to healthy agriculture, to an economy that leaves a moderate ecological footprint and which benefits individuals and their communities. In addition, at Umano, we forge long-term partnerships with our suppliers, based on transparency and trust. All of this helps create sustainable trade that benefits everyone.
Coopake
A model and innovative cooperative.
Located in Orodara, in the west of Burkina Faso. The Coopake cooperative was created in 1963. Today, it occupies an area of 800 hectares of orchards and agricultural land.
Coopake is a pioneer in the circular economy with the valorization of cashew nut shells as fuel
No intensive cultivation but plots of sesame, dotted with shea trees, mango trees, cashew trees and hibiscus plants.
Certified organic for nearly twenty years, the cooperative owns 2 processing units which provide jobs to almost 300 employees.
Kaoka
For nearly 30 years, Kaoka has campaigned for organic, ethical and high-quality chocolate :
- By selecting exceptional terroirs and safeguarding traditional and aromatic cocoa varieties;
- By only offering products with organic and fair trade certification;
- By being engaged with approximately 5,000 producer families in a collaboration that supports the sustainable development of each;
- By promoting regenerative agriculture to sustain cocoa production.
Ginger Food
The candied ginger sold at Umano grows in the Fujian region of China.
Ginger has been cultivated for over 3000 years, according to ancient traditions. The farmers live in a mountainous agricultural region very different from China's large, crowded urban centers.
Umano wants to show another face of the country that we generally know little about, a greener region with an ancestral culture, populated by women and men who take care of their environment and who aspire to a simple and peaceful life.
