KAIBAE, The Lost Crops Company
Inspired by the incredible health benefits of Baobab fruit, KAIBAE established a supply chain for Baobab ingredients in 2011 supporting livelihoods for communities in remote northern Ghana. KAIBAE is a leading supplier of Baobab ingredients (fruit powder, leaf, oil and fiber) to many CPG brands, large and small, here at Expo!
KAIBAE's retail line harnesses the power of Baobab and plants found in the wild. Our regenerative wild plant formulas preserve the biodiversity of the environment while revitalizing biodiversity in the gut and skin microbiomes. KAIBAE Microbiome Wellness supports you from gut to skin, protecting against damage from pollution and our modern lifestyles to 'REWILD Your Microbiome."
"Kaibae" means, "Hello, how are you? Are you well?" in Kusaal, the language spoken by our harvesting partners in Ghana.
KAIBAE is a B Corp whose mission is to give wild plants a voice as powerful catalysts for improving health and beauty, advancing social good, and preserving biodiversity.
Founded by:
DR LUC MAES
Naturopathic Doctor
With 35 years of experience in plant-based medicine and the natural products industry, and as Director of the Maes Center for Natural Health Care clinical practice.
THOMAS COLE
Botanist Humanitarian / Permaculture Specialist
With more than 25 years embedded in sustainable agriculture, human livelihoods, community development and humanitarian response work across Sub-Saharan Africa, Thomas is uniquely positioned to develop working solutions to every part of the supply chain. Currently at work as an agroecology and drought management advisor for global USAID food security programs, Thomas has a close-up perspective of the needs of these communities and the ability to create and build networks of opportunity for all.
BARBARA BERGER MAES
Curator, Business Development
With 35 years of experience in advertising, marketing and business development, Barbara’s keen “eye” captures unique properties and experiences in health and beauty. Barbara’s journey includes work as a curator and project manager for the cities of Chicago and Portland’s 1% for the Arts Public Programs. Barbara is responsible for new business relations, day-to-day operations and for content development for KAIBAE, The Lost Crops Company.