AGRICULTURE

WESTBRIDGE RANCH is a agricultural production and processing cooperative dedicated to producing high quality natural and organic onions for the African and international markets.

Based in the fertile soils of the Kara region in Northern Togo, Westbridge Ranch project covers over 6500 hectares of land that we directly farm, in addition to third-party out-grower partnerships we have with several local farming cooperatives through our “Farming-Together” programs.

Westbridge Trading Corporation is our wholly-owned subsidiary focused on bringing Canadian commodities trading know-how to select Western and Eastern African markets.

Westbridge Trading acts as a trader and a market maker in major agriculture product groups, metals and minerals, as well as products in the fertilizer value chain complex across Africa.

We are able to offer personalized purchasing, financing, logistics and distribution services to customers and suppliers through our offices in Canada and Togo.

KAP WEST is a joint-venture between Westbridge Ranch Cooperative and the Benin based logistics provider Bourjon Holdings. KAP WEST will provide logistics & warehousing in key onion export markets. KAP WEST will operate dedicated land transportation routes to Ghana, Benin, Mali & Burkina Faso. KAP West will also be responsible for the following:

Inventory Control
Customs Brokerage
Distribution Services

Oignon du Togo is a nationally recognized not-for-profit association that advocates on behalf of Togolese onion growers and suppliers, and the merchant partners who support them. Oignon du Togo’s role centers around production, standards-setting, licensing requirements, onion marketing, trade and export. It serves to promote and protect the Country’s nascent onion industry.

Westbridge Group of Companies is proud to be the founding member of Oignon du Togo

5 YEARS VISION

OVERVIEW: MISSION AND VISION

MISSION :
Builld a farmer-focused, vertically integrated, mullti-faceted agriculture commodities company involved in production, processing and trading of conventional and organic ag-products. While the production facilities and assets will be in Western Africa, the target markets are North America, Africa and to some extent Western Europe.

VISION :

We beleive there is an opportunity to bring Canada’s vast experience and deep agricultural expertise to a region whose massive gaps in production, processinng and trading belly the tremendous potential of its rich soil and vast arable lands.
Large-scale mechanized agriculture, value-chain management across vast expanses, and precision agriculture, are defining aspects of Canadian agricullture today. They also happen to be the ingredient that could turn Africa’s agriculture into the production jugement it could and should be.

OVERVIEW: OUR DIFFERENCE

OVERVIEW

Westbridge Trading Corp., is a full service trading organization that specializes in sourcing and delivering key agriculture commodities to producers and end users around the world.

Westbridge Trading acts as a trader and a market maker in major agriculture product groups, metals and minerals, as well as products in the fertilizer value chain complex across Africa.

We are able to offer personalized purchasing, financing, logistics and distribution services to customers and suppliers through our offices in Canada and Togo.

OUR SERVICES

Westbridge Trading Corp., bridge sellers and buyers, playing a vital role in numerous supply chains around the globe. Through our networks of suppliers and buyers we bring them together to facilitate trade. Our primary role is sourcing products, negotiating contracts, arranging logistics, and managing documentation. By leveraging our expertise and industry connections, we streamline the trading process, saving businesses time, effort, and resources.

OUR VALUE-ADD SERVICES

Market Research: Westbridge Trading Corp. and our partners conduct market research to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and potential business opportunities. We gain valuable insights that help us and our clients make informed decisions about entering new markets or diversifying product offerings.

Financing: In some cases, Westbridge Trading Corp. can provide financing options to facilitate trade transactions. We can offer credit facilities or engage in trade finance to bridge the gap between the exporter and importer, minimizing financial risks and uncertainties.

Quality Control: To ensure the satisfaction of both buyers and sellers, Westbridge Trading Corp, can perform quality control inspections. We can verify the quality, quantity, and specifications of goods before they are shipped, reducing the likelihood of disputes or misunderstandings after delivery.

OVERVIEW

KAP WEST is a joint-venture between Westbridge Ranch Cooperative and the Benin based logistics provider Bourjon Holdings. KAP WEST will provide logistics & warehousing in key onion export markets.

KAP WEST operates dedicated land transportation routes to Ghana, Benin, Mali & Burkina Faso. KAP West is also be responsible for the following:

Inventory Control
Customs Brokerage
Distribution Services

SHIPPING DESTINATIONS OFFERED BY KAP WEST & PARTNERS

SEVEN PORT CITIES SERVICES FROM LOME, VIA SHIPPING LINE:

7. NOUAKCHOTT, MAURITANIA
Lomé to Nouakchott: 1859 Nautical Miles (8 Day Voyage)

6. DAKAR, SENEGAL
Lomé to Dakar: 1736 Nautical Miles (7.5 Day Voyage)

5. BANJUL, THE GAMBIA
Lomé to Banjul: 1859 Nautical Miles (6.3 Day Voyage)

4. CONAKRY, GUINEA
Lomé to Conakry: 1149 Nautical Miles (4.8 Day Voyage)

3. FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONNE
Lomé to freetown: 1023 Nautical Miles (4.3 Day Voyage)

2. MONROVIA, LIBERIA
Lomé to Monrovia: 821 Nautical Miles (3.4 Day Voyage)

1. ABIDJAN, COTE D’IVOIRE
Lomé to Abidjan: 348 Nautical Miles (1.4 Day Voyage)

FOUR INLAND CITIES SERVICES FROM KARA, VIA TRUCKS:

1. ACCRA, GHANA
Kara to Accra: 587 km

2. COTONOU, BENIN
Kara to Cotonou: 478 km

3. OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO
Kara to Ouagadougou: 536 km

4. BAMAKO, MALI
Kara to Bamako: 1400 km

THE TOGO ONION MARKETING BOARD Representing Growers & Suppliers

WHO WE ARE:

As the voice of Togo’s onion growers and suppliers, Oignon du Togo is a nationally recognized not-for-profit association that advocates on behalf of Togolese onion growers and suppliers, and the merchant partners who support them. Oignon du Togo’s role centers around production, standards-setting, licensing requirements, onion marketing, trade and export. It serves to promote and protect the Country’s nascent onion industry.

Oignon du Togo provides educational opportunities and resources for our members regarding production, management and marketing; increases public awareness of the importance and value of the Togo onion industry; and promotes Togolese producers and their product at local, regional, national and international levels.

Westbridge Group of Companies is proud to be the founding member of Oignon du Togo

MISSION

– Promote and protect onion production in Togo

– Help transform Togo’s onion inndustry into a global leader and explorer

VISION

Adocacy, world-class standards and education as the foundation for a sustainable value chain development

MANDATE

Provide market access for producers and ensure the opportunity for economic growth

“Oignon du Togo” is Togo’s Government-approved trade body mandated to help organize the onion industry, to set production and processing quality standards, and monitor licensing and marketing standards. Included in the “Oignon du Togo” set of missions is that of the promotion and protection of the country’s nascent onion industry.

Oignon du Togo’s constituency includes every segment of the onion value chain; from small-scale producers and cooperatives, to traders, aggregators, processors, exporters, logistics and academic partners and including grocery merchants, from Togo and in the West Africa region.