Market research has shown a clear relationship between sales and branding in both retaining and attracting new customers. Customers are more likely to purchase products that they have heard of or are familiar with through promotion and advertisements. Many agricultural producers have high-quality products, but the majority, especially small farmers, lack marketing skills, particularly in terms of value addition such as packaging and branding. It is from this background that creative individuals recognized the potential of using creativity to address market challenges in agriculture through Mkulima Market.
Mkulima Market, which translates to Farmers’ Market, is an initiative aimed at supporting small farmers, fishers, and livestock keepers in marketing their quality products. The primary goal of Mkulima Market is to help agricultural producers access customers and markets for their high-quality products in Tanzania and beyond. In addition to other popup events, the market takes place from 1st to 7th August each year.
Since its establishment in 2016, Mkulima Market has assisted various agricultural producers in reaching markets through open markets, outreach programs, branding, value addition initiatives, market information updates, and systems to enhance the value of products, particularly in terms of packaging.
Tourism Innovation Hub (TIHUB) Moshi - Tanzania