Saving Souls with Sweetness & Wellness
Nature-led biotech for flavour, healing, and zero-waste futures.
Katemfe & Co. transforms the humble Katemfe plant into powerful solutions that nourish people, protect ecosystems, and inspire regenerative partnerships across Africa and beyond.
Rooted in Ghanaian ingenuity, designed for a regenerative tomorrow.
Katemfe & Co. is an African-led biotech collective advancing sustainable alternatives to sugar, petrochemicals, and synthetic therapeutics. We bridge indigenous knowledge with modern science to amplify the natural brilliance of Thaumatococcus daniellii.
5,000+
Farmers empowered through fair-trade cooperatives
50+
Peer-reviewed studies validating our plant science
Products & Innovations
Four transformative paths from the Katemfe plant.
Choose a tile to explore how each innovation merges indigenous wisdom with circular design and biotech precision.
Thaumatin
Our flagship thaumatin extract unlocks the pure sweetness of the Katemfe aril. It is heat-stable, protein-rich, diabetic-friendly, and crafted through a solvent-free process that honours the integrity of the plant.
Sustainability & Impact
Built on circularity, community, and climate resilience.
Impact stories come alive across our cooperative network, demonstrating how Katemfe delivers measurable environmental and social returns.
Impact
-85%
Lower Emissions
85% reduction in process emissions versus synthetic alternatives.
Impact
100%
Zero Waste
Every part of the Katemfe plant is valorised across our product pipeline.
Impact
5K+
Farmer Equity
Profit-sharing with 5,000+ growers and agritech training across Ghana.
Impact
Protected
Biodiversity
Regenerative agroforestry safeguards rainforest corridors and pollinators.
Science & Innovation
Translating rainforest intelligence into breakthrough biotech.
Our research teams blend biochemistry, digital fermentation, and biomaterial engineering to unlock new applications for the Katemfe plant—grounded in sustainable, circular production.
Step 1
Harvest
Hand-picked Katemfe arils and seeds sourced from regenerative forest plots.
Step 2
Extract
Low-energy enzymatic extraction preserves delicate thaumatin proteins.
Step 3
Refine
Cold filtration, biomaterial engineering, and peptide isolation under GMP standards.
Step 4
Deliver
Scientifically validated products ready for food, health, and packaging partners.
Partnerships & Investors
Collaboration is how we scale sweetness, wellness, and circular design.
We co-create with food innovators, pharmaceutical leaders, and climate-forward institutions ready to invest in regenerative African biotech.
Trusted By
Natural sweeteners projected to reach $3.5B by 2028 as consumers demand clean-label alternatives.
Eight years of R&D with GMP-ready protocols and tech transfer playbooks for global partners.
Revenue-sharing regenerates rural economies and restores biodiversity corridors across West Africa.
The Katemfe Plant & Products Gallery
Explore the beauty and innovation of Katemfe—from the rainforest to refined products that transform lives.
The Katemfe Plant
The magnificent Katemfe plant (Thaumatococcus daniellii) in its natural rainforest habitat.
The Katemfe Plant
The magnificent Katemfe plant (Thaumatococcus daniellii) in its natural rainforest habitat.
Thaumatin-Rich Arils
The translucent arils that carry thaumatin—the heart of our signature sweetener.
Thaumatin-Rich Arils
The translucent arils that carry thaumatin—the heart of our signature sweetener.
Natural Extract
Pure Katemfe extract showcasing the natural sweetness and bioactive compounds.
Natural Extract
Pure Katemfe extract showcasing the natural sweetness and bioactive compounds.
Thaumatin Product
Our premium thaumatin natural sweetener, 3,000× sweeter than sugar.
Thaumatin Product
Our premium thaumatin natural sweetener, 3,000× sweeter than sugar.
Eco-Friendly Food Packaging
Biodegradable food containers molded from Katemfe leaves—traditionally used for wrapping food.
Eco-Friendly Food Packaging
Biodegradable food containers molded from Katemfe leaves—traditionally used for wrapping food.
Plant Close-up
Detailed view of the Katemfe plant's unique structure and vibrant leaves.
Plant Close-up
Detailed view of the Katemfe plant's unique structure and vibrant leaves.
Behind the Scenes: Our Journey
A glimpse into our work, our team, and our impact
Featured Documentary
From Rainforest to Research Lab
Travel with our farmer cooperatives and scientists as they shepherd Katemfe from lush forests into breakthrough biotech applications. Filmed on location in Ghana.
Filmed on location in Ghana with our cultivation teams, product developers, and global partners.