The Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has highlighted the potential of a local avocado processing project producing high-quality extra virgin avocado oil, owned by Tanzanian company Bally Vado Ltd.
The project uses modern cold-pressing technology to produce premium oil that meets international market standards.
Officially registered with TISEZA, the project qualifies for a range of government investment incentives, both fiscal and non-fiscal, aimed at boosting agricultural value addition and increasing Tanzanian exports.
The production process begins with storing avocados in wooden crates that absorb ethylene gas to maintain fruit quality.
The avocados are then washed, crushed, and sterilized before being placed in a mixer for 45 minutes. The mixture is filtered, heated to 50°C, filtered again, and finally transformed into high-quality extra virgin avocado oil.
The project, valued at an estimated TZS 2 billion, has already created 30 permanent jobs, contributing to local employment and income generation.
Its products are marketed in Europe, enabling Tanzania to earn valuable foreign exchange through value-added agricultural exports.
TISEZA’s engagement with the project is part of a national drive to encourage domestic investment, enhance industrial growth, increase the competitiveness of Tanzanian products in global markets, and drive the country’s economic development.