Amazi is a Woman Owned snack company, on a mission to help you Snack on Purpose! By partnering with farmers and small businesses in Uganda to make all of our products, we're creating a more connected, sustainable, and equitable supply chain with every bite you take.
Founder Story I studied abroad and did my thesis research in Uganda. While living there, I was blown away by their organic tropical fruits, bursting with flavors unlike back at home. But stand after stand, people traded fruits raw or looked for cheap ways of processing or exporting. I had heard stories about cocoa farmers never seeing a chocolate bar. This anecdote sums up a lot about our supply chains as a whole.
The heart of the problem
Those at the resource were completely separate from the opportunity and innovation that existed in the global market—resulting in high unemployment and food waste. Meanwhile, back at home, consumers looking for products that serve a higher purpose, there was a huge opportunity missed not only for local industry and job creation, but also to satisfy a growing need for US consumers.
Connecting the dots
As someone who is deeply embedded in the world of wellness and natural products—having taught yoga for several years, started a fitness coaching company in college, and had been through my own trials and tribulations with gut issues and disordered eating—we connected the dots.
Our solution was to connect this ingenuity, drive, and bounty with folks who crave both good food AND story—presumably, YOU!
