Vibrant, antioxidant-rich Zobo sourced from smallholder farmers in Nigeria's North East and shipped to buyers across nine countries and counting.
Known locally as Zobo, hibiscus flower is highly valued for its vibrant colour and tart flavour, widely used in teas, medicinal products and animal fodder. Internationally, our dried hibiscus flowers are processed into herbal beverages, jellies and confectioneries, making it one of our major exports.
Harvested from October through December, our hibiscus undergoes careful processing, cleaning, packaging and storage to ensure minimal contamination and uphold our commitment to high quality — and we maintain stock availability throughout the year to meet ongoing demand.
We source from smallholder farmers in Nigeria's North East, supporting both environmental stewardship and fair farmer welfare. Our regular shipments reach key markets around the world, and we also supply local beverage companies.
| Colour | Dark red, bright red, purple |
| Moisture content | 5% max |
| Whole flowers | 90% min |
| Foreign matter | 2% max |
| Broken flowers | 5% max |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Packaging | New 25kg polypropylene bags |
| Quantity | 12–14 metric tons in 1 x 40″ full container load |
Exceptionally high in fibre (33%), helping the good bacteria in the gut thrive and supporting overall digestive wellbeing.
A source of iron, which contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, helping keep the immune system healthy.
Rich in antioxidants including polyphenols and anthocyanins — the flavonoids that give red, purple and blue plants their rich colouring.
A source of iron, an essential mineral for helping reduce tiredness and fatigue in the body.
Also a source of calcium, needed for normal muscle function — making it a useful addition around workouts.
Iron and calcium both contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, supporting daily wellbeing.
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We move three core commodities from Nigerian soil to global tables — take a closer look at each one.
