Foodstuff & Beverages

Established since 1958 in The Gambia, Chellarams import and distribute Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Our customers include hotels, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores as well as the general trade. We are full-service providers of dry, chilled and frozen foods, beverages personal care and household goods. We pride ourselves on the depth of our distribution and our sales teams have nationwide coverage for our product range. We work with international partners to develop and grow brands with a long-term focus. We have a range of our own private label brands in mass-market products and also work with many supplier brands. As distribution agents for multi-national partners such as Coca-Cola, Imperial Tobacco and Kelloggs among others, we continue to develop a complimentary portfolio of products to service The Gambia's FMCG needs.

YAYA CENTRE is a modern multifunctional shopping mall, it was founded in the late eighties in Nairobi and is today one of the leading shopping malls housing over 100 shops and offices. YAYA - Y GO ANYWHERE ELSE? Best describes the centre, with all you need in one place from key cutting, laptop buying, shoe repairs, banking, leisure and beauty, fashion, home ware to your essential food and vegetables, butcher and pharmacy. The tenant mix boasts the best names Nairobi has to offer: Mr Price, Big Daddy (Clarks Shoes) Woolworth's, Truworths, Nairobi Sports House, Toyworld, Dorman's, Easysurf, Healthy U, Phonelink, Nairobi Java House, Tazama Art Gallery, Chandarana Supermarket, One Way; with brands that define Nairobi's discerning market. Food on the 2nd floor with a wide variety of selection from Indian to Chinese to contemporary styles at Saffron, Dim Sum House, Chinese Kitchen, Primi Piatti and Sierra bar and restaurant. YAYA CENTRE is a combination of elegance, security and practicality; it's these qualities that are pivotal to the center's ambiance. Of significance is the accessibility of Yaya centre. Located only 5km from the City Centre, with adequate access from Argwings Khodek Road and Ring Road Kilimani, Yaya Shopping Centre makes the 7 days of shopping week most convenient. Kilimani is also the hub of Karen, Langata, Lavington, Hurlingham and Kileleshwa.

The Gambia Horticultural Enterprises (GHE) was established in October 1990 as a Sole Proprietorship. It is the Gambia's largest dealer / distributor of farm and garden inputs such as seeds, fertilizer, pesticides, garden tools / equipment, etc. It provides a one-stop-shop for the needs of the farming community. Other activities include the growing and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in the local and export markets in Europe thus, providing valuable market outlets for agricultural producers. It also provides professional Pest Control Services as well as Consultancy in Horticulture and Agribusiness. The business has experienced steady growth and success since its establishment, mainly due to its long-standing experience of the horticultural sub-sector, support from banks, notably Trust Bank Ltd., business partners abroad and the dedication, innovativeness and hard work of its young, dynamic staff. The company has a management and field staff of over 70 employees and growing. In almost 20 years GHE grew from a small office in the Proprietor's home to a large company located on the main Banjul, Serrekunda Highway. In addition, the company's growing business activities have enabled it to acquire farmlands totalling over 100 hectares, and start a Food Processing Center. Proprietor and Managing Director, Momodou A. Ceesay, studied both in Australia (Dip.App.Sci.; B. App.Sci. Hort) and New Zealand (M.Hort.Sci). He is very knowledgeable in all aspects of horticulture and agribusiness. Mr. Ceesay actively participates in many organisations and associations both locally and internationally. GHE is a Government Registered Vendor and can bid in governmental and NGO tenders. Mr Ceesay has been awarded the Medal of the National Honour of The Republic of The Gambia (RGM) in May 2009 during an investiture at State House by the President of The Gambia for his contribution to the development of agriculture in The Gambia.

Star Café Ltd is a limited liability company incorporated in November 2000, after the 1990s coffee crisis which led to extremely low prices for green coffee, which was then the core business of Kampala Domestic Stores. Shareholders of Kampala Domestic Store decided to add value to the green coffee through roasting, blending and packaging Ugandan coffee and Star Café was incorporated to undertake this new business venture. Our mission is to become the global supplier of choice for Processed Uganda Coffee and maintain the highest business ethics at all times. We guarantee our consumers a quality product Build and maintain strong relationships that add value to our business Continue entrenching innovation as a part of our company culture. Location The company's head office and processing plant are located on plot 703, Banda, Kampala, Uganda.

Highlands Canners Ltd. is a privately owned food manufacturing enterprise, based in Nairobi, Kenya, that deals principally in the processing of Extra – Fine French Beans for overseas Export market. These products are already widely popular in many parts of Europe, such as France and Belgium . The company, which started its operations at the Nairobi factory premise in 1990, is equipped with the most modern machinery, a dedicated workforce, and highly qualified Quality Assurance staff. Through committed teamwork from the key product and service departments, a personal and detailed attention to every facet of the operation is ensured. By the Kenyan Standards, the company can be classified as a medium-sized processing enterprise with a permanent workforce of around 250 employees. Highlands Canners Ltd. by far exceeds the statutory and other legal requirements enforced by the authorities, and goes a step further in reassuring customers of its superior quality products.