HOUSE OF BEANS BAGS NATIONAL AWARD FOR AGRICULTURAL VALUE ADDITION
*By John Malimber Kanu
Sierra Leonean-owned coffee and cocoa processing company, House of Beans, has received national recognition at this year’s World Food Day commemoration for its outstanding contribution to agricultural value addition and promotion of local content.
The company was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Agricultural Value Addition, Improved Food Processing and Packaging, and Promotion of Locally Produced Agricultural Products.
The award was presented at a high-level national ceremony held in the presence of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, cabinet ministers, development partners and stakeholders in the agriculture and food security sector.
This national honour marks a significant milestone for House of Beans, which in recent years has distinguished itself as a pioneer in transforming Sierra Leone’s premium coffee and cocoa beans into finished, high-quality products for both domestic and international markets.
Speaking after receiving the award, the Chief Executive Officer of House of Beans Mr John Shallop described the recognition as a validation of years of investment in local processing, quality assurance, and farmer empowerment.
“We are extremely honoured. This award reaffirms our commitment to proving that Sierra Leone can produce world-class products from our own coffee and cocoa. It is a win for our farmers who produce the finest beans, our employees who maintain high standards, and our customers who believe in Made-in-Sierra Leone,” CEO John Shallop said.
Mr Shallop noted that the company’s model goes beyond business, contributing to job creation, import substitution, and increased income for farming communities across the country.
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have welcomed the award as timely, noting that value addition remains critical to achieving food security and economic transformation in Sierra Leone.
With this recognition, House of Beans now officially joins the list of award-winning indigenous brands championing Sierra Leone on the global stage.
