Why no toothpicks are made in East Africa? A market evaluation, with Olly Cassels artwork
The East Africa Business Podcast: African Start ups | Investing | Entrepreneurship | Interviews

Why no toothpicks are made in East Africa? A market evaluation, with Olly Cassels

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  • 21:06
  • September 7th 2016

There’s a surprisingly interesting business to be had in little wooden sticks. Like much of the region, toothpicks are a staple at nearly every restaurant in Rwanda and this is a discussion about the industry operates.

Olly Cassels gives us an overview of the market from his research into the timber production market, along with a lucrative business to be had in other areas of wood processing.

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The East Africa Business Podcast: African Start ups | Investing | Entrepreneurship | Interviews

A podcast interviewing entrepreneurs and business leaders in the emerging market of East Africa. Host Sam Floy showcases companies operating across Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Find conversations with companies ranging from solar power and food production to smoothies and toothpicks.