Est. January 2018 · Tumu, Upper West Ghana

Pure Shea.
Real Impact.
Direct Trade.

From the sacred karite trees of Ghana's Upper West region, handcrafted by 100+ women of the Sissala community. Grade 1, organic, unrefined shea butter — sourced direct, delivered globally.

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150+
Women Producers
50%
Profit Reinvested
Grade 1
Certified Quality
Sissala Shea Cooperative members gathering in Tumu Ghana

"They produce such a miraculous and healing product — and they deserve our investment."

— Sissala Shea Cooperative, Tumu, Ghana
Watch & Learn

See the
Ancient Process
in Action

From the karite tree to the final hand-shaped butter ball — watch our women carry out the same traditional shea-making process passed down for generations in Tumu, Ghana.

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2018
Founded
Sissala Shea Cooperative full membership gathering in Tumu Ghana Faces of the Sissala Shea Cooperative members
Our Cooperative

Where Ancient
Craft Meets Purpose

The Sissala Shea Cooperative was founded in January 2018 to unite shea butter producers across the Sissala District. Operating across 3 villages in the Upper West Region, we bring together over 150 skilled women — the backbone of Ghana's shea tradition.

Working with our social enterprise partner Superior Shea, we produce raw, unrefined, Grade 1 shea butter using traditional African methods. 50% of all sales profits flow directly back: funding healthcare, education, farmland cultivation, and community infrastructure.

Our members aren't just producers — they're co-owners of a vision, building a future where rural Ghanaian women hold economic power.

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100% Organic
No pesticides, no chemicals. Pure product from wild karite trees.
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Fair Trade
Every transaction ensures fair wages and dignified livelihoods.
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Direct Source
No middlemen — trade directly with the women who made it.
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Community First
50% of profits reinvested into healthcare, schools & infrastructure.
The Founders
Miles Davis and Bason Majeed Bobotiaroh — Co-Founders of Sissala Shea Cooperative
Co-Founder · USA / Japan
Miles J. Davis

International social entrepreneur from the USA, currently based in Japan. Holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Policy & Sustainable Development and a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management. Founder of Superior Shea.

Co-Founder · Ghana
Bason Majeed Bobotiaroh

Agriculture & Agroforestry Expert from Ghana. Lead Facilitator and Head Manager of SSC operations in Tumu. Creator of the Bobotiaroh Permaculture Center, with permaculture training in both USA and Ghana.

Cracking shea nuts by hand
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Cracking the Nuts
Hand-cracked using traditional tools — preserving every nutrient
Grinding shea nuts using traditional mortar and pestle
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Stone Grinding
Ground on ancestral grindstones — releasing the natural oils
Cooking shea butter over open fire
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Fire Processing
Slow-cooked over open fire — the age-old way to extract pure butter
Fresh raw shea butter in bowls
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Pure Shea Butter
Fresh, raw, Grade 1 — no additives, no shortcuts, no compromise
The women of the Sissala Shea Cooperative

"With every purchase of our product, your money directly impacts the lives of rural Ghanaian women and children."

Our Impact

Every Purchase
Changes Lives

When you source from the Sissala Shea Cooperative, your business joins a living ecosystem of empowerment — touching healthcare, education, and sustainable livelihoods.

150+
Women Empowered
Across 3 villages in the Upper West region, all working collectively to produce and supply.
50%
Revenue Reinvested
Half of every sale funds healthcare premiums for all members.
3
Investment Pillars
Healthcare, education materials, and off-season farmland cultivation.
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Generational Legacy
Building a secondary school in Tumu for our producers' children.
Purpose & Direction

Our Vision, Mission
& Goals

Vision

"To share the shea while leaving an equitable impact in our communities, and to create a link between the Sissala land and the world."

Mission

"To change the narrative and restructure how the value of raw shea butter is set, and to create a circular economy through permaculture systems within our collective shea butter supply chain."

Aims

To improve the livelihood of the women in the Sissala District through reinvestment strategies — improving Tumu and its surrounding communities in production, health, education, and economics.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Building Towards
2030

Sissala Shea Cooperative was created as a Social Impact organization that works towards fulfilling the SDGs by 2030. With global investment, we can attain these goals more intentionally and effectively.

UN Sustainable Development Goals
Environmental Policy Partners

We have a strong relationship with the Ghana Forestry Commission and COCOBOD to protect shea trees and drive social & economic development through shea production.

$4,000+
Invested Since 2018
150+
Women Members
3
Villages Served
2018
Est. & Registered
Roofs built · Wells dug · School fees paid · Land ploughed · Healthcare premiums covered
Our Product

Raw Shea Butter,
As Nature Intended

We produce one thing — and we do it with uncompromising excellence. Raw, unrefined, Grade 1 shea butter handcrafted using traditional African methods. Available in bulk for direct trade with businesses, manufacturers, and brands worldwide.

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Raw Grade 1 shea butter balls from the Sissala Cooperative
Grade 1OrganicUnrefined
Flagship Product
Raw Unrefined
Shea Butter

Handcrafted by the women of the Sissala Shea Cooperative using generations-old methods. Ivory to golden, rich in vitamins A & E, loaded with natural fatty acids. No additives. No shortcuts. Shea the way it has always been made.

GradeGrade 1 (Highest)
TypeRaw, Unrefined
OriginTumu, Upper West Ghana
ProcessingTraditional Handcraft
Min. Order100 kg
ShippingInternational — FOB Accra / Tamale
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Seeking Direct Trade Buyers

Our raw shea is the perfect base for brands building finished products. Whip it, infuse it, formulate it — finest raw material, straight from source.

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Cosmetics & Skincare

Launch your own shea line. Grade 1 raw material as your premium foundation for body butters, creams, lip balms, hair treatments.

e.g. Whipped butters, infused blends, skincare formulations
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Manufacturers & Formulators

Consistent bulk supply for cosmetic manufacturers, ingredient distributors, and formulators requiring traceable organic shea at scale.

e.g. 100kg+ per order, ongoing supply agreements
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Food & Confectionery

Premium shea as cocoa butter equivalent in chocolate and confectionery. Food-grade, traceable, organic-certified.

e.g. Chocolate, bakery ingredients, cooking fats
What We Offer

Services for Every
Business Need

The Sissala Shea Cooperative operates as a direct trade partner — not a retail brand. We serve businesses, buyers, and investors who want to engage authentically with the source.

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Bulk Direct Trade

Raw, unrefined shea direct from our cooperative. Minimum 100kg, shipped internationally from Ghana. No brokers, no markups, full traceability.

  • Minimum order: 100 kg
  • Custom bulk packaging
  • FOB pricing from Accra / Tamale
  • Consistent quality across batches
  • Volume discounts for 500 kg+
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Launch Your Own Shea Line

We supply the premium raw material — you build the brand. Perfect foundation for body butters, skincare, and food products.

  • Base for whipped shea products
  • Suitable for infused & specialty lines
  • Organic & fair trade documentation
  • Full supply chain transparency
  • Use our cooperative story as your asset
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Quality & Certification

Full documentation for importers and brands — certificates of origin, organic certification, batch quality reports.

  • Certificate of Origin — Ghana
  • Organic certification docs
  • Fair trade compliance records
  • Batch testing & quality analysis
  • Phytosanitary certificates
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Impact Partnership

For organizations aligning procurement with ESG goals, or investors seeking community-level impact in West Africa.

  • ESG-aligned sourcing programs
  • Co-branding & storytelling rights
  • Impact reporting & transparency
  • Community investment agreements
  • NGO & foundation partnerships
Why Source With Us

The Competitive
Advantage of
Direct Trade

The global shea market is projected to reach $6.8B by 2035. Organic, fair trade, traceable supply is now the baseline buyers demand — we offer all of this, plus a story that sells.

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Traditional shea butter cooking
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No Middlemen, Better Margins
Eliminate markup layers by sourcing directly — better cost without compromising quality or ethics.
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Traceability You Can Prove
Know exactly which village, which women, which season. Full transparency for compliance and consumer trust.
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A Story That Converts
100+ women, a karite tree, centuries of tradition — a marketing asset you can own.
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Grade 1 Consistency
Traditional processing maximizes bioactive retention — richer fatty acid profile than commercial alternatives.
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ESG & Impact Credentials
Support women's empowerment, healthcare, and education in rural Ghana — independently verifiable for ESG reporting.
For Investors & Funders

Invest in the
Root of It All

The Sissala Shea Cooperative represents a proven model of sustainable, women-led development in rural West Africa. The global shea butter market stands at $3.1 billion in 2025, growing at 8.2% annually. Demand for organic, fair trade, traceable shea from certified cooperatives is outpacing supply.

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Production Expansion
Capital to expand capacity, acquire processing machinery, and grow membership across the Sissala District.
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Education Infrastructure
Funding to build a secondary school in Tumu — a flagship investment for our producers' children.
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Community Infrastructure
Wells, storage facilities, farming equipment, and healthcare support for all members.
Investment Inquiries
Schedule a call with our cooperative leadership and impact team.
The Market
Is Ready

Organic shea commands 61% of the global market. Fair trade, women-led cooperatives from Ghana are the gold standard buyers actively seek. We are that cooperative.

$6.8B
Market Size by 2035
8.2%
Annual Growth CAGR
61%
Organic Market Share
57%
Cosmetics Application
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Certified,
Verified & Trusted
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Organic Certified
⚖️
Fair Trade
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Made in Ghana
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Grade 1 Quality
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Women-Led
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ESG Aligned
Our Network

Trusted Partners & Collaborators

Get In Touch

Let's Build
Something
Together

Whether you're a cosmetics manufacturer, natural foods company, or impact investor — we want to hear from you.

Email
sissalasheacooperative@gmail.com
For bulk orders, partnerships & investment
Cooperative HQ
Tumu, Upper West Region
Ghana, West Africa
Retail Partner
www.superiorshea.com
Consumer retail via Superior Shea
Minimum Bulk Order
100 kg
Shipped internationally direct from Ghana
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