PABRA and Spice World forge new path for Africa’s high-value beans

PABRA and Spice World Ltd are redefining Africa’s bean value chain through a strategic partnership that connects premium bean varieties to regional markets, combining quality, innovation, and farmer-driven models for sustainable trade growth.

The story of beans in Africa is evolving and is no longer confined to subsistence farms or local markets. Beans are now drawing the attention of major food industry players seeking to deliver nutrition, variety, and innovation to increasingly demanding consumers. One of the latest and most promising partnerships in this transformation is the growing collaboration between the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, and Spice World Limited.