Strengthening Standards, Expanding Horizons: OTI’s 2026 Update
- OTI Editor
- 2 days ago
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A Journey Rooted in Vision
Organic Trade & Investments (OTI) began with a simple but powerful idea: to create a bridge between Africa’s small‑scale producers and the global marketplace. Founded in Ghana, OTI embraced a virtual, decentralized model long before it became a trend, enabling administrative officers to work remotely while staying connected to farmers and partners across continents.
From the start, OTI's focus has been on smart production, sustainability, and innovation. In regions where efficient systems and infrastructure don’t always exist, OTI has pioneered solutions that leverage blockchain technology to ensure transparency, accountability, and trust in trade. What began as a bold experiment has steadily grown into a leading export trading and agritech company, scaling through bootstrapping alone — without external financial support. This independence has allowed the company to remain true to its mission and values, while steadily expanding its reach.
Streamlined Order Process
Effective January 6, 2026, OTI is implementing a new order process designed to streamline operations and uphold the highest standards of service and accountability.
From this date forward, price quotations will no longer be furnished via WhatsApp. All new orders must be submitted by email with a formal Letter of Intent (LoI) clearly stating:
Target price
Packaging material
Payment terms
Delivery timeline
Destination port
Alternatively, customers may complete the company's Order Form, which will serve as an official LoI. This transition is intended to fast‑track processing, meet deadlines, and strengthen accountability, ensuring that OTI's valued partners experience efficiency and clarity at every stage.
We kindly ask for your support as we embrace this new chapter together.
Expanding Our Market Presence in Tanzania
Since 2020, OTI has proudly supplied shea butter, cocoa butter, African black soap, and other value-added agricultural products for the cosmetics and food industries to both local and global markets.
"Today, we are deepening our relationship with Tanzania by partnering directly with farmers and manufacturers, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable trade and regional collaboration," OTI announced in a newsletter shared with stakeholders and partners on January 6, 2026.
This expansion marks an exciting milestone in OTI's journey, as the company continues to build bridges between African producers and international buyers. In 2025 alone, OTI facilitated exports to over 40 destinations worldwide, supported more than 2,000 small‑scale farmers, and introduced blockchain‑based supply chain tracking to enhance transparency. These achievements underscore OTIs' steady growth and its determination to scale responsibly.
Our Mission
At OTI, the mission is to promote small‑scale African producers through a decentralized model, where the company's administrative officers operate remotely via OTI's virtual office platform. This innovative approach allows the company to remain agile, inclusive, and deeply connected to the communities it serves.
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Scaling Steadily, With Integrity
Unlike many enterprises, OTI has grown by bootstrapping — scaling steadily without external financial support. This deliberate path reflects our values of independence, resilience, and integrity. Every milestone OTI achieves is built on the strength of its partnerships, the trust of its clients, and the dedication of the company's team.
"At OTI, we’ve always believed that Africa’s producers deserve a fair and transparent path to global markets. Every step we take — whether streamlining our order process or expanding into new countries — is about building trust and efficiency. We are proud of how far we’ve come without external funding, and even prouder of the partnerships that make this journey possible; through the help of God." — Esthy Ama Asante, Founder & CEO, OTI
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