Organic Trade & Investments

04/09/2026

OTI argues that Ghana’s cocoa future depends on genuine local value addition — not just exporting raw beans. Moving to finished consumer goods (specialized cocoa butter, authentic African black soap, cosmetic-grade formulations) and circular uses for by-products secures farmer incomes, expands market share, and centers women-led enterprises in sustainable growth.

Four strategic priorities: finished goods export; fair pricing and living incomes; a circular bioeconomy that turns husks into value; and targeted support for women entrepreneurs. These measures align with OTI’s commitment to handmade, traditionally rooted products produced through smart, sustainable methods that uplift small-scale producers.

Read the full policy brief and strategic call to action to learn how ethical, premium processing can transform Ghana’s cocoa sector — and create lasting benefits for farmers and exporters. Join the conversation: what value-added cocoa products would you source for your market?

Ghana’s cocoa future depends on true value addition. Moving beyond raw bean exports to finished goods like cocoa butter, cosmetics, and authentic African black soap will secure farmer incomes, empower women‑led enterprises, and unlock new revenue from by‑products. At OTI, we call for policies ...

04/09/2026

OTI spotlights how authentic African Black Soap — palm-oil‑free, NaOH‑free and rooted in West African heritage — is scaling to meet global clean-beauty demand. By combining generational handcrafting with measured mechanization and rigorous quality controls, OTI has grown from village-scale production to supplying global markets while preserving provenance and fair value for rural cooperatives.

For exporters, importers and formulators seeking traceable, ethical raw materials for cosmetic and personal‑care lines, OTI offers palm‑oil‑free authentic soap produced with transparent sourcing and smart production practices. Read the full analysis and OTI’s export journey to North America, China, the Middle East and Europe: https://wix.to/eXwHsVh

How could this provenance-first approach fit into your product line or supply chain? Share your thoughts below. 🌍🤝

African black soap becomes a global natural skincare product; and Organic Trade & Investments (OTI) in Ghana is at the forefront of this industrial transition. Formulated without synthetic additives or sodium hydroxide, this ancestral West African cleanser offers a natural, highly effective solution...

01/09/2026

Unlocking AI Potential across African Industry & Innovation

Are you ready to see how practical, real-world AI strategies are driving operations, growth, and sustainable development across ?

Join us this Thursday, September 3rd, for an exclusive webinar session featuring our CEO, Esthy Asante, at One Vecta Africa AI Week!

Whether you are an entrepreneur, business leader, or ecosystem player, this session will dive into actionable frameworks for leveraging artificial intelligence to scale local solutions into global markets.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (GMT)
Format: Online / Virtual
Featured Speaker: Esther Ama Asante

Seats are limited for the interactive Q&A session—make sure to reserve your spot today!

👉 Register here to secure your virtual seat: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7500489006284152832/

01/09/2026

Don't miss out! Join our CEO Esthy Asante live at One Vector Africa AI Week!

Discover how AI-driven strategies and technology integration can solve operational challenges and open new doors for African businesses and entrepreneurs.

📅 Date: Sept 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Online (LinkedIn Event)

Gain actionable insights, ask your questions live, and connect with fellow innovators across the continent.

🔗 Click the link to register now: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7500489006284152832/

18/08/2026

Disclaimer Notification

Organic Trade & Investments (OTI) wishes to clarify that we are not a representative, agent, or affiliate of Alibaba.com in Ghana.

Since 2022, when OTI Ghana was invited by Alibaba.com to participate in their official launch event in Accra, our strong online presence has occasionally led to confusion. We have received numerous calls — sometimes at odd hours — from individuals seeking to place orders through Alibaba.com.

We respectfully inform all stakeholders that the official representatives of Alibaba.com in Ghana are World Trade Centre Accra and Strategic Initiatives Limited.

OTI remains committed to its core mission of advancing organic trade, investment, and sustainable supply chains. We kindly ask that all inquiries related to Alibaba.com be directed to its authorized representatives.

14/08/2026

Discover how authentic African black soap is moving from ancestral kitchens to global clean-beauty shelves. Our latest blog dives into sustainable sourcing, community-led production, and formulation practices that keep tradition and quality intact. Read more: https://www.oti-gati.com/single-post/bridging-heritage-and-global-scale-the-rise-of-authentic-african-black-soap-in-clean-beauty

African black soap becomes a global natural skincare product; and Organic Trade & Investments (OTI) in Ghana is at the forefront of this industrial transition. Formulated without synthetic additives or sodium hydroxide, this ancestral West African cleanser offers a natural, highly effective solution...

13/08/2026

We didn't scale overnight. It took faith, resilience, consistency, and practical strategy planning to get to where we are today. Building a business in Ghana from scratch to a multimillion US dollar global company is not easy. We celebrate every single milestone and never underestimate our potential. We are intentional about the people we work with and the markets we operate in. The journey is long, but we keep going. Never lose hope. Put God at the center and move at His pace and under His command and will.

28/07/2026

OTI's handmade, traditionally produced ingredients combine heritage techniques with modern quality controls, delivering traceable, consistent products that meet the needs of discerning buyers in the cosmetic and food industries. Partnering with OTI supports fair trade and sustainable livelihoods for small-scale African producers while ensuring reliable supply for exporters and importers. Learn more: https://oti-gati.com

28/07/2026

New Shea Nut Processing Option Available from August 1st

Dear Valued Client,

At Organic Trade & Investments (OTI), we remain committed to listening to our clients and responding to their evolving needs. A number of you requested the option to bring your own shea nuts for processing, and we are pleased to announce that from August 1st, 2026, OTI and our production partners will be open to receive such orders.

Under this arrangement, we will process your shea nuts into butter in line with OTI’s strict quality standards, at a fractionated price. Please note:

- Depending on the quality of the shea nuts, yields typically range between... Find out more

https://oti-gati.com/so/72P_eZTAG

22/07/2026

The shea season is here and we are at it again.
500MT of unrefined shea butter is being produced monthly.
Won't you rather partner with OTI for your bulk supply for your export market? Teach out to our sales team.