Women in Ghana have been turning shea nuts into butter for centuries. People across Africa have used it for skin and hair care, food, and medicine for at least 700 years.

The implementation of Covid-19 protocols have adversely affected the businesses of women skilled in procducing shea butter, a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Shea butter is ...

Ninety percent of Ghana's shea butter exports go into the food industry, while the remaining 10 percent is used for skincare, involving women in local communities, ...

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has committed four million euros to boost shea production and enhance producer capacity this year. “We from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture have ...

A report by Future Markets Insights values the global shea butter market at US$2.75 billion. It’s expected to reach US$5.58 billion in 2033. In Ghana, shea is one of the top export commodities.

In Ghana, shea butter is considered a valuable substance with healing powers for the skin. It is harvested from the nut of the African shea tree.

By Sonam Lama Hyolmo As the growing demand for charcoal and firewood hastens the decline of shea trees in Ghana, communities living on the fringes of the country’s Mole National Park are ...

Business News of Sunday, 30 March 2014. Source: GNA 2014-03-30 Sekaf Ghana to produce biogas from shea butter ...

Shea butter is safe to eat and provides a source of healthy fats and vitamins. Unrefined shea butter can be used in a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to stews, vegan dishes, and deep frying.