Wild Coffee Ethiopia, an emerging coffee company from Ethiopia, was declared the Rising Star Company of the Year in Africa at the Africa Food Awards ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya.

The award was presented by Mr. Belay Gebre-Selassie, Minister for Economic Affairs of the Embassy of Ethiopia in Nairobi, to Mr. Gezahegn Mamo, Owner and Managing Director of the company. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Mamo announced his company's plan to launch the first international wild coffee tasting house in Nairobi shortly.

The Africa Food Awards have been celebrating people, new product innovations, sustainability initiatives, and leading companies in Africa's food industry since their inception in 2017. The awards ceremony in Nairobi was attended by over 350 people, and over 50 African companies received awards in various categories. The awards have become the most respected food industry awards process and ceremony in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Source (including image): Fana BC