High-quality sunflower oil gained through cold-press technology
Innovation Type:
Water-Energy-Food
Product Segment:
Energy – Value-Add Processing
Country of Incorporation:
Iraq
Country of Implementation:
Iraq
Company Stage:
Stage 5: 1 million+ end-users
Seeking Investment:
Yes, $150,000 USD
Financing Goals:
Seeking debt (commercial or DFI)
Contact Name:
Hawkar Rafeeq Hassan
Contact Email:
Challenges
In Iraq, most sunflower oils are imported, poorly regulated, and unhealthy – putting consumers at risk of serious health problems. Healthier options, such as olive oil, are available but expensive. Local farmers who could produce sunflower oil don’t have a reliable way to obtain seeds, grow them, harvest them, and regularly sell their oil.
Solutions
Kasho Company focuses on sunflower seed cultivation, processing by utilizing cold-press technology, and producing high-quality sunflower seed oil that retains its natural flavors and nutritional value. Their eco-friendly method contributes to reduced energy consumption, when compared to traditional oil extraction processes and water savings as the process doesn’t involve water usage. Kasho also supports local farmers by supplying them with sunflower oil seeds and purchasing their harvest.
