SNKA 2026: Ivorian Shea Sets Its Roadmap for Local Processing

The first National Shea Fair (SNKA 2026) closed in Abidjan on October 14 after bringing together more than 3,000 participants. Discussions focused on local processing, financing, innovation, marketing and the economic empowerment of women, who are essential to the shea value chain. Three panels set out priorities for better organizing the sector, making use of shea by-products and developing a traceable, inclusive supply chain. Organizing committee chair Niton Camara announced a roadmap that includes creating a database of sector participants and drafting a Shea White Paper.