The Lafinat group is participating in the 18th edition of SIAO, showcasing a variety of products that highlight the valorization of local resources through scientific research. These products include cosmetics, food supplements, oils, and juices, all developed to promote traditional knowledge and contribute to Burkina Faso's economic and social development. The company's stand, located at the Soleil levant pavilion, is attracting significant attention from visitors.
According to Dr. Patrice Bazongo, an associate professor at the University of Manga and a member of Lafinat's management team, the company's initiative aims to transform research results into accessible products for the population. Lafinat's products are designed to combine traditional knowledge with scientific research, promoting the valorization of local resources. The company's approach seeks to create economic and social opportunities while preserving local plant species.
Lafinat's product line includes well-known items such as Lafinat body cream and Lafinat medical soap, which are approved by the Ministry of Health and distributed in pharmacies. These products are designed to help manage certain skin conditions. Additionally, the company has developed new formulations using local plants and raw materials, such as Phyto-cardioprotect, a food oil made from Lannea microcarpa, and Phyto-hépatoprotecteur, a tisane created from Combretum micranthum and Chrysanthellum americanum.
The company's products also include a natural juice made from local grapes and Balanites aegyptiaca fruits, called "Tchegla." This juice is designed to be a healthy, additive-free beverage that combines the benefits of its ingredients. Furthermore, Lafinat has developed a cream based on Balanites, intended to aid in the healing of minor wounds. The company's approach not only focuses on scientific development but also on creating economic opportunities for local communities.
Lafinat's sourcing strategy involves collaborating with groups of women who supply some of the raw materials needed for production. This partnership aims to create income-generating activities for these women while promoting the preservation of local plant species. By valorizing these resources, Lafinat hopes to encourage better protection of local ecosystems.
The participation of Lafinat in SIAO 2026 represents an opportunity for the company to showcase its products and attract potential partners. The company is pleased with the interest shown by visitors, some of whom are discovering Lafinat's innovations for the first time, while others are returning customers. The prices of Lafinat's products range from 500 to 5,000 FCFA, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.
Through its participation in SIAO, Lafinat aims to establish partnerships that will support the commercial development of its products. By combining research, traditional knowledge, and local resources, Lafinat seeks to contribute to Burkina Faso's economic and social development while promoting the valorization of its cultural heritage.
Key points
- Lafinat's products, developed from local plant resources and scientific research, aim to promote traditional knowledge and contribute to Burkina Faso's economic and social development.
- The company's approach seeks to create economic and social opportunities while preserving local plant species.
- Lafinat's participation in SIAO 2026 represents an opportunity for the company to showcase its products and attract potential partners.
