Since the dawn of time, bees have been essential for the reproduction of wild and cultivated plants. Although bees are primarily used to produce honey, they enable the natural pollination of many plants and in turn guarantee food production. Thousands of farmers in Tunisia are happy to have them as a secondary source of income…

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In recent years, prickly pear seed oil has proved an undeniable opportunity for Tunisian firms and many are already accessing international markets. Highly prized for its anti-aging and digestion benefits, the prickly pear can be transformed into several derivative products such as oil and powder, whose effectiveness depends on their quality. Launched in 2019 in…

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Growing awareness of lactose intolerance has increased sales for milk alternatives, such as oat, soy and almond. In Tunisia, almonds have been cultivated since ancient times and are widely available. 80,000 tonnes were produced in the country in 2019 alone. However, almond milk is largely imported and very expensive to purchase locally. Ahlem Maatallah, a…

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“Never underestimate the power of a woman with a sewing machine.” This is the motto of Hajer Hammami, a young entrepreneur from the region of Siliana, who founded Tomatem Confection – a textile manufacturing business that employs 30 women. “In every story there is a beginning and, above all, a challenge,” says Hajer. “Mine was…

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Wajdi is an idealist and a huge fan of his region. Despite all the challenges he faced in his life, this love for the region led him to launch one of the most important milk collection centres in Siliana. Wajdi grew up on a farm in Siliana and has been immersed in agriculture since his…

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Some people may think that launching a digital agency is nothing new. But for 28-year-old Abdelmonem Saadi, the founder of the very first digital agency in Siliana, Geeks Graphics, the sector has opened up a new world of business opportunities in the region. Abdelmonem, an engineer in IT, first started his career in the private…

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The region of Siliana is renowned for its natural and agricultural resources. Yet starting a business in this region, is not without its challenges. Ali Laabidi, a 27 year old graduate in Computer Sciences, is proving stereotypes wrong with the launch of his textile business, A.Lee. Located in Krib, a small town at the foot…

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There is a steady hum of sewing machines at Fatma Hassine’s textile company in Makthar, in the region of Siliana. School starts in two weeks and her 13 employees are busy adding the finishing touches to an order. Fatma is closely inspecting the hems on some school wear, making sure the clothes are perfect right…

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Unemployment is a major challenge, particularly in Tunisia’s interior regions. However, there are many untapped opportunities in the agri-business sector, offering new hope for local-economic development and job creation. In this context, during April, 58 entrepreneurs from 7 different regions (Kef, Jendouba, Béja, Siliana, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid and Kairouan) participated in Fast Track, a mentoring…

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At 30 years old, Motii Jlassi is an ambitious young entrepreneur and the founder of Friga, a company that specializes in the production of livestock feed. Launched in 2017 in the region of Siliana, the business already provides employment to 14 people. With a degree in Banking and Finance obtained in 2011 and a Masters…

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