How we work
An interlocked system, from farm gate to market
AASAKA plans infrastructure, partnerships and technology as one system, so every step makes the next one work better.
The model
Every facility feeds the next
Instead of isolated projects, AASAKA builds connected clusters. Produce flows from farms through collection and processing to kitchens, brands and markets, with one digital record across the way.
Farms
Farmers and producer groups
Farms
Farmers and producer groups
Collection
Collection centres and pre-cooling
Collection
Collection centres and pre-cooling
Processing
Grading, processing, packing, QC labs
Processing
Grading, processing, packing, QC labs
Kitchens & brands
Cloud kitchens and food brands
Kitchens & brands
Cloud kitchens and food brands
Markets
Retail, institutions, export, hospitality
Markets
Retail, institutions, export, hospitality
Backward linkages
Strong links to farmers
- Collection centres close to where food is grown
- Transparent grading and pricing at the point of sale
- Advice on post-harvest handling and regenerative practices
- A dependable outlet that reduces distress selling
Forward linkages
Strong links to markets
- Graded, packed supply for retail and institutional buyers
- Processing and co-packing for food brands
- Ingredients for our cloud kitchens and resorts
- Access to domestic and global markets
Clusters & quality
Why the cluster approach works
Higher density, better margins
Placing sourcing and processing units close together improves profitability for everyone in the chain.
A cluster approach
Processing is organised within a well-defined agricultural and horticultural zone, close to the crops it serves.
Quality built in
Centralised quality assurance labs, food safety checks and best practice in post-harvest handling.
Technology & traceability
One record from farm to buyer
Our digital systems increase traceability, quality control and consistency in production, and give partners the information they need to trust what they buy.
Lot-level traceability
Each lot is recorded from collection to dispatch, so its history can be shared with buyers.
Quality data
Lab results and grading data are stored against each lot.
Monitoring
Sensors in storage and cold rooms flag problems before produce is lost.
Planning & forecasting
Data from across the network helps plan sourcing, processing and sales.
Entrepreneurial ecosystem
A selective network of businesses
AASAKA’s capabilities attract agribusinesses from many levels of the food system. We double as an entrepreneurial ecosystem that selectively matches businesses and changemakers with producers, processors and markets.
Join the ecosystemSustainability
Less waste, healthier food
Regenerative sourcing, faster handling after harvest and value-add processing for surplus produce all reduce food loss, and help bring sustainable, healthy food to more people.
Let’s build a better food system together
Whether you grow, process, sell or invest in food, tell us what you need and we’ll show you where AASAKA fits.