Satser 200 millioner på mango
Fotballstjernen satser tungt på å løse Senegals mangoproblem.
A $200 million investment in a mango processing plant in the Senegalese town of Bambali is set to address a significant issue for the country's mango farmers. The project, spearheaded by football star Sadio Mané who now plays for Al-Nassr, aims to sort and export fresh mangoes, as well as transform the fruit into products such as fruit pulp, dried fruit, and mango butter.
Mané expressed his desire for Senegal's wealth to stay in the country, highlighting the new venture's potential to alleviate the rapid spoilage of mangoes that often occur if they are not sold or processed promptly. Currently, Senegal exports only fresh mangoes, primarily to Europe, where they undergo further processing, with only two percent processed locally.
The new facility plans to process 8,500 tons of mangoes annually, and includes a 10,000 square meter nursery to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials. The project's promoters believe the economic model will yield over 100% return on investment, with the facility expected to become profitable in its second year. Mané's investment portfolio extends beyond football, including a majority stake in the French club Bourges and real estate and hotel ventures in France. His Senegalese assets include a shopping center in Dakar.
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