Sugar Beans from Malawi

Miombo Agri-Business aims to become an industry leader in the production and export of cereals, oilseeds, and pulses. The company is established in 2019 and based in Lilongwe, Malawi. Main clients of the company are wholesaler, distributors and industrial end-users. The company has experience in exporting to Africa and would like to further export to Asia and Africa.

The harvested and cleaned beans are packed in 50 kg bags and stored in a warehouse. The warehouse has a dry storage facility and there is no direct contact of the product with moisture and humidity. It takes a maximum of 60 days to deliver the consignment once the order is confirmed. The delivery time can vary depending on the volume of the consignment. Land freight is the preferred mode of delivery through Lilongwe.

Miombo Agri-Business pays attention to seed size, colour, taste, and cooking time of the beans. During the cultivation and harvest process, it is ensured that the crop is protected against insect and water damage. The company has the licensed to trade granted by the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Tourism.

Common bean is grown across the country in the agro-ecologies categorized according to the altitude as high, medium and low. Miombo Agri-Business sources common beans cultivated in the Malawi region. The crop thrives in a well-drained soil which is rich in organic matter, weed-free and has an optimum PH of 6.5-7.5. Growth is poor in waterlogged soils. A well-distributed annual rainfall of between 800-2000mm is suitable for the rain-fed production. Irrigation should be done if rainfall is inadequate. Excessive rainfall during flowering causes flower abortion and increased disease incidences. Dry weather conditions are needed during harvesting of the common bean crop. Intercropping methods which involve planting the beans along with other crops it helps in maintaining the agro-ecosystem without air, soil and water pollution

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) belongs to the legume family (Leguminosae) and is a major grain legume consumed worldwide for its edible seeds and pods. It is an important source of protein for many people both in rural and urban areas, especially those who cannot afford animal protein. Beans are high in calcium, magnesium, have large amounts of vitamin B, iron and zinc which are essential for immune function in humans.

Miombo Agri-Business offers nutritious and rich in protein common bean.

It is purple in colour with white or red speckles and is often referred to as "red speckled kidney beans". The beans can be used as food for human consumption or milled mixed with ingredients for the animal feed. The bean can be stored for up to one year if it is pre-treated.