Introducing
Madugu
Producer of our Forest Honey from Liati Wote
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More about MaduguMeet Madugu
The producer of our delicious Forest Honey
Madugu is a professional beekeeper in Liati Wote, a village in the Volta Region in Ghana.
When you listen to the passion with which he speaks about beekeeping, you realise why we chose him to supply us with his delicious honey. He is not only an authority in beekeeping society in Ghana, but he is also passionate and concerned about protecting the environment and creating awareness about the dangers of deforestation.
Introducing Wisdom Madugu
Madugu is professional beekeeper in Liati Wote, a village in the Volta Region, Ghana.
“ My name is Wisdom Madugu. I am 47 years and married. I am a professional beekeeper and a farmer. I have 17 years of experience in beekeeping. I studied Agriculture Studies and had a lot of professional training by renowned professors in beekeeping. I am a member of Bees for Development - UK and Alliance for Bees Habitat – Tanzania.
I am convinced that we can only produce pure honey by keeping healthy bees. For that, we need to protect the environment. We have to find more responsible and holistic approaches to farming and forestry, so we create more healthy habitats for bees. ”
Madugu about why he became a beekeeper
In this short video Wisdom Madugu tells that he is keeping bees, not because he likes honey, but because he loves beekeeping! He speaks about why he started with it, and about his drive to create healthy habitats for bees, without destroying the forests.
English subtitles are avaible: turn them on with the button below the video.
Madugu's goals as a beekeeper
Madugu wants to become a role model especially for youngsters of 9-14 years in Liati Wote. To get them inspired, rebrand their thinking and raise their awareness on the benefits and importance of beekeeping. He wishes to show the youth that you can become successful by focusing and protecting what we have, our sources of existence. Without trees there are no bees!
By producing high quality and pure honey locally in Ghana, he hopes to increase the demand for it and be able to kick out the diluted and imported honey that is currently dominating the market.
What is quality honey?
In this short video Madugu explains how you can recognise a good quality honey.
English subtitles are avaible: turn them on with the button below the video.
Madugu's aim is to see bee hives installed on almost every farm, so that there is always a balance between farming and creating a habitat for bees and honey production.
Another of Madugu's goals is to innovate sustainable bee hives. Bee hives still require wood, but Madugu is experimenting with more sustainable bee hives that require less wood for the production.
Harvesting the forest honey
To see the production of the forest honey in Liati Wote with our own eyes, one evening we went with Madugu to harvest the honey from one of his older bee colonies.
How to buy Madugu's honey?
We have good news: you can now get to taste Madugu's wonderful honey yourself! Order it at Fresh from the Field and have it delivered (or pick it up yourself) in the Greater Accra region! By buying this honey you support Madugu in his efforts to keep healthy bees, protect the forest and to create awareness and inspire the youth of Liati Wote.
Madugu’s Forest Honey — from Liati Wote
A very rich and delicious honey from forest tree flowers, from the forests in the Liati Wote valley in the Volta Region. 100% pure, no additives. By buying this honey, you support beekeeper Madugu's drive to create awareness on deforestation.
Order-
Available quantities & price
- 500 ml 60 GHC
- 1 L - plastic 120 GHC
- 1 L - glass 130 GHC
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Packaging
- 500 ml plastic bottle
- 1 L plastic or glass jar
Packaging can vary, depending on the containers that are available to buy/import.
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Ordering
Currently, we have no webshop. For now, you can order by using:
- Whatsapp: 00 233 50 942 7873
- Call: 00 233 50 942 7873
- E-mail: info@freshfromthefield.org
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Pick-up and deliveries
Orders can be picked-up, or can be delivered. See pick-up locations in/around Accra below.
Forest Honey reviews
These are some reviews by our clients. We would love to hear your feedback, which you can leave behind in our feedback form.
You can also email us to let us know what we can improve!
The honey is really good, and the family appreciates it.
Eugene
Cantoments, AccraI particularly enjoyed the forest honey and hibiscus jam. Real and honest products with an exotic touch, especially the honey is something totally different than what you can normally get.
Bas M.
via Facebook (translated)The honey tastes great and hopes it remains the same.
Rosy
Native Juice, AccraI’ve searched for quality honey since the products in the market are diluted. Finally got my one stop quality honey! I will recommend it anywhere I find myself.
Enoch
AccraCustomer reviews & Feedback
These are some reviews by our clients. We would love to hear your feedback, which you can leave behind in our feedback form.
You can also email us to let us know what we can improve!
The honey is really good, and the family appreciates it.
Eugene
Cantoments, AccraVery cool initiative. I particularly enjoyed the forest honey and hibiscus jam. Real and honest products with an exotic touch, especially the honey is something totally different than what you can normally get. Good luck with this!
Bas M.
via Facebook (translated)The coconut oil is good. I just hope you will be able to get glass bottles for packaging.
Ria
AccraI’ve searched for quality honey since the products in the market are diluted. Finally got my one stop quality honey! I will recommend it anywhere I find myself.
Enoch
AccraHow to order
Please note that we currently only deliver within the Greater Accra region.
At the moment we do not have a webshop. You can place your order in the following three ways:
Delivery or self pick-up
You can have your order delivered, or you can pick it up at one of our pick-up locations shown below.
Delivery service
Delivery is done by our own weekly delivery service in which we combine orders, and by dispatch riders.
The best option depends on your location and will be shared with you when you place your order.
Note: currently we only deliver within the Greater Accra region.
Self pick-up
If delivery is not possible at your location or you live nearby, you can pick up your order at one of the pick-up locations shown below.
Please place your order first. For each pick-up location there are specific pick-up dates and times, see below.
We are looking into adding new pick-up locations at strategic locations in the Greater Accra region. If you have good ideas for pick-up points, or you or your company is interested in facilitating Fresh from the Field pick-ups, thereby supporting our cause, please let us know.
Pick-up locations
Currently we have the following pick-up locations available. We strive to add more in time.
Please place your order first. See the pick-up days and times for each location below:
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Jolinaiko Eco Tours HQ, Amrahia
Amrahia, off the Adenta-Dodowa Road (opposite High Hopes School), Greater Accra.
Pick-up days and times:
— Pick-up 7 days/week, between 8 am and 8 pm.
— Order before noon – pick up in the afternoon on the same day.Please place your order first.
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Paloma Hotel, Accra
Ring Road Central, 11 Ringway CI, Accra.
Pick-up days and times:
— Orders are delivered to Paloma twice a week, and can be picked up at the reception.
— Order before Tuesday noon - pick-up from Wednesday noon.
— Order before Friday noon – pick-up from Tuesday noon.Please place your order first.
For info/orders please don't call Paloma Hotel, but contact us.
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Star Unisex Salon, Accra
Sir Emmanuel Quist Street, Accra.
It is the storey building right at the corner of Abelenkpe Junction at the side of the street leading to Marvels mini-golf.Pick-up days and times:
— Orders are delivered to Star Unisex Salon (Hairdresser Antoinette) once a week, and can be picked up at the reception.
— Order before Tuesday noon - pick-up from Wednesday noon.
— Open on weekdays between 8.00 am - 15.00 pm.Please place your order first.
For info/orders please don't call the salon, but contact us.
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Tagbo Falls Lodge, Liati Wote
We run a little shop in our Tagbo Falls Lodge in Liati Wote, where Philo prepares her delicious jam. You also may be able to score something else such as pickles or potteries.
The Tagbo Falls Lodge is located at the entrance of Liati Wote village, Volta Region.
Please call ahead to be sure we are open and we have your desired products in stock. Philo, our caretaker, can be directly reached at:
T: 00 233 50 014 9625 (call or Whatsapp)
Or contact us:
T: 00 233 50 942 7873 (call or Whatsapp)
E: info@freshfromthefield.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I pay?
We accept cash payments and Mobile Money payments to Vodaphone Cash. If you would like to pay by bank transfer, kindly inform us and we will provide you with the bank details.
At the pick-up points, only Mobile Money payments are possible. Kindly pay before pick-up.
The Mobile Money number to use:
050 942 7873.
Is there a bulk-buy discount?
Our packaging is based on the consumer market with relatively small quantities per packaging. The largest container for our oils is 4.5 litres and 1 litre for our honey. We can offer a bulk-buy discount: buy 10 = get 1 free.
Even though we have not ventured into selling large quantities for wholesale, please contact us if you are a restaurant or caterer and have an interest to work with our products.
Do you offer refunds?
If you are unsatisfied in any way, or a products is not the quality you expected, please let us know and we will replace it or offer you a refund.
Is there a minimum order?
We can arrange a delivery for every order, there is no minimum order quantity. Delivery costs by dispatch rider is roughly 15-30 Ghc within Accra. We always try to have small quantities in stock at our pick-up locations as well.
Can you refill or recycle bottles?
We are interested in taking back your plastic jars and bottles for us to re-use. We can also refill your 4.5 litre jerrycans of zomi and coconut oil. This would be easiest if you come to the Jolinaiko HQ in Amrahia (see pick-up locations). Please let us know if you have a large quantity of glass jars or bottles at home, as we are always interested to re-use these for our jams.
How sustainable is your packaging?
Ultimately, we strive towards supplying our products in sustainable and reusable packaging. At the moment we use glass jars and plastic bottles of different sizes. It is a challenge to find the right glass bottles, so as long as we are searching for a solution, we still sell some quantities of our honey, coconut oil and zomi in plastic. On request we can use recycled glass bottles. So kindly share your preference for recycled glass when you order. We aim to phase out most plastic as soon as possible.
How do you ensure good quality and hygienic standards?
We have solid relationships and partnerships with our suppliers, and we are personally familiar with their villages, families, homes and farms. This is essential to monitor basic quality standards.
As a new company, we started by having a basic agreement in place with all our suppliers on personal hygiene and sanitation during processing and packaging.
However, with our in-house knowledge about organic and sustainable certification in both agriculture (shea nut and shea butter processing) and tourism, and our strong values on integrity and sustainability, we are well aware that this is only just the beginning of quality control. Together with our suppliers we will keep working towards a solid, safe and sustainable supply chain as we grow.
Our aim is to have all our products tested and registered with the Ghana Standard Boards to ensure that official quality and safety standards are met.
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