Naturel Refresher is an enterprise that tackles the high rate of pineapple wastage in Idjwi by processing excess and unsold fruits into natural, nutritious juices. A significant portion of pineapples either rots in the fields or is destroyed due to limited preservation knowledge and poor access to distant markets. To address this, the enterprise transforms the fruit into healthy beverages without additives, rich in vitamins A, B, and C, and antioxidants that support overall well-being.
By turning agricultural waste into valuable products, Naturel Refresher helps reduce post-harvest losses while creating income opportunities. The juices are affordable and accessible, benefiting both consumers and local farmers. This approach improves nutrition, reduces food waste, and adds value to local fruit production.
Naturel Refresher is an enterprise that reduces post-harvest losses of pineapples in Idjwi by transforming excess and wasted fruit into natural, additive-free juices. It addresses the problem where a large percentage of pineapples rot in the field or are damaged due to limited preservation knowledge and poor access to markets.
The enterprise produces vitamin-rich fruit juices containing essential nutrients such as vitamins A, B, and C, as well as antioxidants that support vision, growth, and cognitive health. By processing and selling these juices in both bottles and boxes at affordable prices, Naturel Refresher creates value from agricultural waste while generating income for farmers and improving community nutrition.
