ProFound

ProFound is a consultancy company. From its beginnings as a pioneer in natural ingredients trade promotion in 1990, ProFound has grown into a team of experts in developing sustainable value chains for natural ingredients for food, cosmetics and health.

ProFound assists entrepreneurs in emerging markets in the natural ingredients sector. We help to capture economic opportunities from production to market entry. We aim for local development that lasts: adding value for producers and sustaining local biodiversity.

With our mission and activities we directly contribute to the UN sustainable development goals 1, 8, 13, 15, and 17.

Our value chain development services range from market and gap analysis, business planning, to rural finance and matchmaking. We work in different regions of the world, cooperating closely with entrepreneurs, sector associations and international buyers.

For us, sustainable development is a core value and a priority in doing business. This is why our services incorporate the following ecological and social principles.