After another productive microfinance class with Dr. Fisher, the group headed a little ways out of town to meet with five ladies who make products using primarily juice from the Marula fruit, but also honey & wax from bees. For example, some of us purchased lip balm (for marketing research, of course) made from beeswax, olive oil, and lemon essential oils. They also make marula snacks, jams, and body oils. We will be working with them on three aspects : machinery for processing, product packaging, and labels & marketing. We are all eager to help them! The women have great business ideas and are innovative when it comes to the various uses of the Marula.Samantha Smith
Senior Marketing Major
What wonderful collaborations you are building everywhere you go!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt you are having fun as you share your time and talents. Capture and cherish this wonderful opportunity to learn other culture well.
ReplyDeleteWe are delighted to hear about your project too. It is the ingenuity,resourcefulness and the desire to learn other culture in various ways makes the world a better place.
We cant wait to hear your stories. Have fun.
Love you too.
Ms.Ruth