Founded in 2011 by Malian entrepreneur Houd Baby, Groupe Sahel has quickly become a key player in cereal processing in the Sahel region. With a production capacity of 600 tonnes per day through its subsidiaries in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, the Group is the only player in the region producing in three different countries. Groupe Sahel has drawn on its local roots and experienced management to build strong brands, such as Lafia, its flagship brand in Mali.
This operation combines the local expertise of Groupe Sahel with the century-old know-how of the Moroccan leader Forafric. This new partnership will enable Forafric to expand in West Africa, while strengthening Groupe Sahel’s production capacity and diversifying its product offering. Together, Groupe Sahel and Forafric aim to play a leading role in addressing the growing food demand in the Sahel.
About Groupe Sahel
Groupe Sahel is a company founded in 2011 and specialised in the processing of cereals. The Group operates in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso and aims to expand in other West African countries under the brand LAFIA with its slogan “Feeding Africa together”.
About Forafric
Forafric, founded in 1926, is a leading agribusiness company in Africa with activities in Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa. With 12 industrial units and two logistics platforms, Forafric is the largest milling company in Morocco, producing a complete range of flour and semolina, as well as transformed products such as pasta and couscous. Forafric exports to more than 45 countries. Pursuing ambitious expansion plans in both Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa, the Group is playing an increasing role in fulfilling Africa food security needs.