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About GSA
Who we are
The Global Shea Alliance is a non profit, member based industry association with 849 members from 36 countries, including women’s groups, suppliers, brands, retailers and NGOs. Through public private partnership, collective action and innovation, the Alliance promotes sustainability, quality practices and standards and increased demand for shea in food and cosmetics. We unite women processors, communities, industry leaders and global companies to grow markets, protect parklands and deliver lasting impact for the millions who rely on shea and the industry it supports.
Vision
To be the premier platform to satisfy the strategic interests and practical needs of its members, shea stakeholders – large and small – worldwide.
Mission
To design, develop, and deliver strategies that drive a competitive and sustainable shea industry worldwide and to improve the livelihoods of rural African women and their communities.
Values
GSA’s core values are founded on promoting an inclusive value chain, fostering a pre-competitive and business driven industry by ensuring sustainability and maintaining confidentiality in all transactions with our stakeholders.
Our History
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Industry Overview
Nearly 2 billion shea trees grow naturally on parklands in 21 African countries stretching from Senegal to South Sudan, while 16 million women living in rural communities individually collect fresh shea fruits and kernel for processing. Shea offers technical and health benefits as cooking oil and food/cosmetic ingredients. As of today, more than half of all shea export is processed in West Africa as shea butter, shea stearin and shea olein.
With approximately 800,000 tons collected each year, global demand for shea has seen significant growth on the back of new shea applications in food and cosmetics, increased investment in supply expansion and processing. The shea industry provides a critical source of jobs and incomes to often poor and underserved communities.
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