Background

ADMARC was established as a statutory corporation under chapter 67.03 of Laws of  Malawi 1971. Up to 1987 ADMARC was a sole buyer of smallholder produce. This  monopoly was removed with a controlled liberation of agricultural trade. The Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation Act (1971) was repealed in  December 2003. Following the repeal, ADMARC was incorporated as a limited liability  company, with Government owning 99% of the shares.

Organisational Set-up

The company has its Head Office in Limbe and 11 Divisional Offices with  administrative offices in Karonga, Mzuzu, Kasungu, Salima, Mponela, Lilongwe,  Balaka, Liwonde, Blantyre, Ngabu and Luchenza. The Divisional Offices coordinate all  primary marketing activities within their divisions, which include buying of Agricultural  commodities from both traders and smallholder farmers and conducting local sales.  The Company operates over Two Hundred and forty markets (240) and 9 major depots  which are scattered all over the country.

 ADMARC Ltd also operates 3 cotton ginneries in each geographic region of the  country, 2 dhal processing plants, a rice mill and a groundnut factory. Commodity  trading at both local and export markets is coordinated by the Marketing Office which  is based at the Head Office. The department determines the market requirements for  various crops through trade fairs, trade missions and business trips.

Vision

A commercially viable  market leader in value  addition and marketing of  agricultural commodities,  products and services.

Mission

ADMARC Limited shall add  value and market agricultural  commodities, products and  services to meet the needs  and expectations of its  stakeholders through  efficient utilization of Human,  Technological, Financial and  other Resources to ensure  sustainable growth.

Core Values

Quality; professionalism;  Commercial Sustainability;  Customer care; Integrity and  transparency; Environmental  consciousness; Equal  opportunity employer.

Overview  

Founded in 1987, Dedza Pottery is a renowned family-run business that has become a  household name in Malawi’s arts, crafts, and tourism industries.Recognised both locally and  internationally, the company is celebrated for its high-quality, handcrafted pottery and its contribution to Malawi’s cultural heritage and hospitality sector.  

History & Growth  

Dedza Pottery has grown from a small workshop into a thriving enterprise employing around  100 people. Many senior team members have been part of the business for over twenty  years, reflecting its strong sense of loyalty and continuity. Skills development is a cornerstone of the company’s operations, with in-house training programmes designed to nurture craftsmanship and creativity. Dedza Pottery also exports it's products worldwide with popular destinations being USA, UK and South Africa.  

Products & Services  

The pottery is best known for its unique handcrafted ceramic pieces, which blend artistic tradition with functional design. Dedza Pottery also extends its creative spirit into hospitality, operating two lodges—one nestled at the base of the scenic Dedza Mountain, and the other  along the pristine shores of Lake Malawi in Nkhotakota.This combination of artisanal  craftsmanship and welcoming accommodation offers visitors a uniquely Malawian experience. Dedza Pottery also offers guided tours to Chongoni Rock Art, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and also guided hikes up Dedza Mountain. In addition, the pottery offers  supervised potting and painting classes.  

Community & Tourism Impact  

Beyond its commercial success, Dedza Pottery plays an important role in the local community by providing employment, supporting tourism, and preserving artisanal skills.  Visitors from around the world are drawn to its workshops, galleries, and lodges, making it a key contributor to Malawi’s tourism industry.

The Greenbelt Authority is a Government Corporation, established to champion large-scale commercial irrigation for national economic benefits through sustainable use of land and water resources.

Since 2013 Kwanza Cocoa has been dedicated to creating a sustainable supply chain of cocoa through its plantation in Luwazi, Nkhata Bay. We started our journey of value addition of cocoa products in July of 2021 to create our single origin craft chocolate with cocoa beans from our farm and other farmers in Malawi.

At MMC Laboratories, we are driving innovation in the pharmaceutical cannabis sector by delivering high-quality, cannabis-derived active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the global market.

Founded in September 2022 and based in Lilongwe, Malawi, MMC Laboratories was established in response to the rising international demand for reliable, medically beneficial cannabis products. Backed by an experienced leadership team in the cannabis and pharmaceutical industries, we are committed to being the trusted partner in the production of quality cannabis APIs.

The National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM) is the largest smallholder-owned membership organisation in Malawi. Established in 1995 to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, NASFAM has a direct membership of over 130,000 farmers and indirectly reaches more than 300,000 smallholder farmers across the country. NASFAM currently operates 12 Innovation and Productivity Centres (IPCs) strategically located in Mulanje, Zomba, Namwera, Balaka, Lilongwe, Mchinji, Ntchisi, Nkhotakota, Kasungu, Mzimba, Rumphi and Karonga, serving 22 of Malawi’s 28 districts.

NASFAM members participate in diverse agricultural value chains, including Rice (long grain white and brown rice), maize, soya, groundnuts, beans, cowpeas, pigeon peas, sunflower, sorghum, chilli, and more. All NASFAM products are sourced directly from our farmers and grown using organic practices. In addition to producing high-quality raw commodities, NASFAM processes these crops into nutritious, value-added consumer foods. Quality is the foundation of everything we do, guided by fair trade principles that ensure transparency, sustainability, and equitable benefits throughout the value chain. NASFAM is founded on collective action and is democratically governed by its members
 

Purpose and Vision

NASFAM's purpose is to empower smallholder farmers and improve agricultural productivity. Its vision is “To be a sustainable agribusiness that delivers value and creates impact

Mission

NASFAM exists to improve the livelihood of smallholder farmers by developing their farming business capacity 

North East Foods Limited, based in Blantyre, Malawi, operates as a multi‑faceted agro‑processing and export company. Positioned at the heart of the agricultural sector, it works closely with smallholder farmers to source high‑quality produce for both regional and international markets.

Export Experience

• The company has developed extensive experience exporting agricultural commodities to both African and European markets.
• Through partnerships with smallholder farmers in Malawi, it aggregates, processes, and delivers a range of dried legumes, pulses, chillies, grains, fruits, tea, and vegetables to buyers across Africa and Europe.
• For instance, Malawi as a country exported over 61,000 tonnes of dried leguminous vegetables in 2023—worth more than US $40 million—with destinations including India, Tanzania, Mozambique, the UAE, South Africa, and the UK—underscoring the strength of the national export trade in which North East Foods is engaged Volza+1World Integrated Trade Solution.

🧆 Product Portfolio

North East Foods Limited exports the following product categories:

• Bird’s Eye Chillies – a high‑value spice exported widely.
• Pigeon Peas
• Kidney Beans
• Sorghum
• Rice
• Tea
• Fruits and Vegetables – fresh and dried varieties.
• Meat Processing – processed meats sourced locally.

These offerings reflect the diverse portfolio typical of Malawi’s agro-export sector and align with known exporters of similar products, such as pigeon peas, kidney beans, chillies, and tea satcp.mw.

🌱 Smallholder Farmer Support

• North East Foods sources its raw materials primarily from smallholder farmer networks across the Southern Region, providing farmers with guaranteed markets and training in sustainable and quality‑compliant production methods.
• This local sourcing strengthens rural livelihoods by offering consistent off‑takers for crops such as chillies, pigeon peas, beans, sorghum, and fruits.

The Government of Malawi  embarked on the privatization programme in April 1996 after the  promulgation of the Public Enterprises (Privatization) Act which has  since been repealed following incorporation into the PPP Act.As the programme shifted more  towards private sector participation in infrastructure, it became  apparent that the general public was not in favour of complete sale of  public assets especially those relating to infrastructure. The  resistance was particularly more pronounced where land and strategic  infrastructure were involved against the likelihood of acquisition by  foreign investors. In reaction to this, the Government of Malawi decided  to introduce an alternative policy framework for the involvement of the  private sector in infrastructure development.