About US

Convinced that access to quality, sufficient and regular food is a fundamental right for every human being, we have made it our mission to meet the need for fertilizers and food products, with particular attention to the African continent.

Our trading activity relies on solid expertise and an extensive international network to identify sources of food and fertilizer products where they are abundant, and to transport them to where they are most needed.

Based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, our multidisciplinary team works closely with producers, importers, exporters, banks, insurers and international logistics players to provide our products in the best conditions.

Agriculture in Africa

Our skills

International commodity trading is a demanding field that requires a thorough understanding of the rules and practices of international trade, finance and logistics.

Sourcing

We source directly from world-class producers and manufacturers. These products are of superior quality and certified by independent bodies such as Bureau Veritas or SGS.

Logistics Solutions

We deploy logistics solutions adapted to each product and each situation.

Financial security

We financially secure each transaction thanks to our expertise in trade finance.

GF&F Trading has brought together these complementary expertise within a high-performance multicultural team, led by a Board of Directors composed of former banking executives, specialists in trade finance, logistics and international business development.

Our Team

GF&F Trading SA relies on an experienced and passionate management team, combining strategic expertise and in-depth knowledge of the field.

Mr Rémy YAMY
Mr Rémy YAMY

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Holder of an MBA in Financial Engineering from the École Supérieure de Gestion et Finance ESG FINANCE (Paris). He leads our Board of Directors, which is made up of personalities with complementary profiles.

Mr Thomas Latines
Mr Thomas Latines

Managing director

A man of the field with a passion for Africa. With experience acquired in rubber plantations in Congo, palm oil in Côte d'Ivoire and in the mining sector in Burkina Faso.

Other Board Members

Mr Jacques BALAGUÉ

He holds a DES in economics from the University of Toulouse and is a former executive at Crédit Agricole (France).

Dr. Najib KETTANI

Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Strasbourg, diplomat and Honorary Minister-Counsellor to several African heads of state.

Alex MARAKOVISKY

Logistics expert who has held positions of responsibility in large international groups.

Our ESG Policy

GF&F Trading SA's commitment to sustainability is deeply rooted in our values. We consider compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles to be an imperative in all our operations.

Environnement

We work to preserve our planet. We make our partners aware of the risks of soil and water source pollution inherent in their production activities, as well as the impact of international logistics on air quality.

To offset greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the fight against climate change, we are developing a policy of investing in climate assets, including certified carbon credits, that support environmental projects.

Social

We place people at the center of our concerns. We guarantee fair remuneration to local producers and ensure that no children or any form of forced labour are involved in the production chain of our goods.

We promote responsible human resources management that respects the rights of everyone, in accordance with the regulations in force.

Governance

We act with integrity and transparency. We scrupulously comply with our tax and parafiscal obligations and actively fight corruption in all its forms.

We ensure that none of our employees are involved, directly or indirectly, in illegal or unethical practices. In addition, we encourage our customers, suppliers and carriers to adopt due diligence procedures.

Our Product Typology

Our activity is based on two main axes: the import of commodities and the export of African agricultural products.

Import

As part of our import activities, we source the following products:

  • Fertilizers
  • Rice
  • Sugar
  • Vegetable oil
  • Fishes

From factories, mills and refineries around the world. These basic necessities are then offered to Crown corporations and importers, who distribute them to end consumers.

Export

We work closely with African agricultural cooperatives to export:

  • Coffee
  • Cocoa
  • Rubber
  • Cashew

We collect and group these agricultural products, ensure their packaging and bring them up to international standards. Quality control is carried out by independent partners who are specialists in monitoring and certification.

We scrupulously ensure compliance with the applicable legislation for each batch of goods and organise the entire logistics from the place of production to the place of delivery agreed with our customers, in accordance with Incoterms 2020.

Our Catalogues

Download our detailed catalogues to discover all our products

Fertilisers Catalog

Fertilisers Catalog

Full range of our fertilizers

Download PDF
Fish Catalog

Fish Catalog

Fish Catalog

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Available in your preferred language

Contact US

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or inquiries.

Contact Information

Zone 4, Marcory Abidjan - COTE D'IVOIRE
Immeuble PAVILLON 1, 9ème étage, Local E9L3
18 BP 744, Abidjan 18

+225 2721524936

info@gff-ci.com

www.gff-ci.com

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