🌿 Zimbabwe healthy food marketplace

Removing the gap between farms, suppliers and healthy food buyers.

KurevaConnect is built from the supplied Excel database: traditional foods, plants, herbs, teas, fruits, vegetables, supplier leads, buyer segments, app modules, safe health wording and onboarding requirements.

Master healthy food catalogue

Each product includes a generated image, description, benefits, cautions, preparation, growing provinces, storage and health-friendly tags.

Finger millet
KC-FD-0001 • Traditional grain
Finger millet
Shona: Zviyo   Other: Unyawoti/rapoko

Small drought-tolerant ancient grain used for porridge, sadza, malted drinks and baby foods.

Nutrients: Fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, polyphenols, complex carbohydrates

Benefits:

Cautions: Still a carbohydrate; portions matter for diabetes. Soaking/fermentation helps reduce phytates that limit mineral absorption.

diabetes-friendlyhigh-fibretraditional-grain

Preparation: Porridge, sadza, fermented drink, flour blends
Grown in: Masvingo; Midlands; Manicaland; Mashonaland East
Season: Apr-Aug • Storage: Cool dry sealed container

Pearl millet
KC-FD-0002 • Traditional grain
Pearl millet
Shona: Mhunga   Other: Inyawuthi

Drought-resistant millet grown in dry Zimbabwe regions and used for porridge and meal.

Nutrients: Fibre, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, B vitamins

Benefits:

Cautions: Carbohydrate-rich; should be portioned for blood sugar management.

high-fibredryland-croptraditional-grain

Preparation: Porridge, sadza, meal flour
Grown in: Matabeleland; Masvingo; Midlands
Season: Apr-Aug • Storage: Cool dry sealed container

Sorghum
KC-FD-0003 • Traditional grain
Sorghum
Shona: Mapfunde   Other: Amabele

Hardy cereal used for sadza, porridge, malt and traditional beverages.

Nutrients: Fibre, protein, iron, phenolic antioxidants

Benefits:

Cautions: Some varieties contain tannins; milling and preparation affect nutrition. Portion control needed.

high-fibregluten-free-graindryland-crop

Preparation: Sadza, porridge, mahewu, malted drinks
Grown in: Masvingo; Matabeleland; Midlands; Manicaland
Season: Apr-Aug • Storage: Cool dry sealed container

Cowpeas
KC-FD-0004 • Legume
Cowpeas
Shona: Nyemba   Other: Indumba

Protein-rich indigenous legume eaten as dry beans, fresh pods or leaves.

Nutrients: Protein, fibre, folate, iron, potassium

Benefits:

Cautions: Can cause gas if not soaked/cooked properly; avoid undercooked beans.

plant-proteindiabetes-friendlyhigh-fibre

Preparation: Boiled beans, stew, leaves as relish
Grown in: Nationwide, especially dry regions
Season: Apr-Jul • Storage: Dry sealed container

Bambara groundnut
KC-FD-0005 • Legume
Bambara groundnut
Shona: Nyimo   Other: Indlubu

Indigenous groundnut-like legume grown underground and eaten boiled or dried.

Nutrients: Protein, fibre, iron, potassium, complex carbohydrates

Benefits:

Cautions: Energy-dense; portion control needed. May trigger legume allergies in sensitive people.

plant-proteinindigenoushigh-fibre

Preparation: Boiled, roasted, flour
Grown in: Manicaland; Mashonaland; Midlands; Masvingo
Season: Apr-Jul • Storage: Dry sealed container

Groundnuts
KC-FD-0006 • Nut/seed
Groundnuts
Shona: Nzungu   Other: Amazambane? / amantongomane

Popular Zimbabwean nut used whole, roasted, as peanut butter and in vegetable relishes.

Nutrients: Healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, niacin, magnesium

Benefits:

Cautions: Allergy risk; aflatoxin risk if poorly dried/stored; high calorie.

healthy-fatsproteinheart-health

Preparation: Peanut butter, roasted nuts, sauces
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Apr-Jul • Storage: Dry, cool, low moisture

Baobab fruit
KC-FD-0007 • Fruit / superfood
Baobab fruit
Shona: Mawuyu   Other: Umkhomo

Tangy powdery fruit pulp from the baobab tree, used in snacks, drinks and powders.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, soluble fibre, calcium, potassium, polyphenols

Benefits:

Cautions: Large amounts can cause bloating/diarrhoea; acidic taste may not suit reflux-prone people.

vitamin-cgut-healthsuperfood

Preparation: Powder in smoothies, drinks, porridge, snacks
Grown in: Matabeleland; Masvingo; Lowveld; parts of Midlands
Season: May-Oct • Storage: Airtight, dry container

Moringa
KC-FD-0008 • Herb / tea
Moringa
Shona: Moringa   Other: Moringa

Fast-growing tree whose leaves are eaten fresh or dried into powder/tea.

Nutrients: Vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, protein, antioxidants

Benefits:

Cautions: May interact with diabetes/BP medicines; avoid medicinal-dose use during pregnancy unless advised by clinician.

nutrient-densetealeafy-powder

Preparation: Leaf powder, tea, soups, relish
Grown in: Nationwide; warmer/drier regions
Season: Year-round in warm areas • Storage: Dry airtight container

Zumbani / fever tea
KC-FD-0009 • Herb / tea
Zumbani / fever tea
Shona: Zumbani   Other: Lippia tea

Aromatic indigenous shrub commonly prepared as herbal tea.

Nutrients: Essential oils, flavonoids, antioxidant compounds

Benefits:

Cautions: Not a substitute for treatment; avoid excessive intake and use caution in pregnancy or with chronic medication.

herbal-teatraditionalwellness

Preparation: Infused tea
Grown in: Manicaland; Mashonaland; Matabeleland; wild areas
Season: Year-round leaves • Storage: Dry sealed container

Resurrection bush tea
KC-FD-0010 • Herb / tea
Resurrection bush tea
Shona: Mufandichimuka   Other: Resurrection plant

Hardy plant whose dried leaves revive after rain; sold as herbal tea.

Nutrients: Polyphenols, tannins, aromatic compounds

Benefits:

Cautions: Evidence for disease treatment is limited; tannins can upset stomach in large amounts.

herbal-teatraditionalantioxidant

Preparation: Infused tea
Grown in: Matabeleland; rocky dry areas
Season: Dry season collection varies • Storage: Dry sealed container

Rosella / hibiscus
KC-FD-0011 • Tea / flower
Rosella / hibiscus
Shona: Muuyu? / hibiscus   Other: Hibiscus

Red calyx used to make sour refreshing tea and juice.

Nutrients: Anthocyanins, vitamin C, organic acids

Benefits:

Cautions: Can lower blood pressure slightly; caution with BP medication, pregnancy and heavy sugar additions.

bp-supportunsweetened-drinkantioxidant

Preparation: Hot/cold tea, juice, jams
Grown in: Manicaland; Mashonaland; Midlands
Season: Mar-Jun • Storage: Dry airtight container

Pumpkin leaves
KC-FD-0012 • Leafy vegetable
Pumpkin leaves
Shona: Muboora   Other: Amathanga leaves

Tender pumpkin leaves cooked as a traditional green relish.

Nutrients: Vitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folate, fibre

Benefits:

Cautions: Overcooking reduces vitamins; add little oil to absorb carotenoids.

leafy-greenvitamin-atraditional-veg

Preparation: Steamed/boiled with peanut butter
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Rainy season • Storage: Refrigerated

Spider plant leaves
KC-FD-0013 • Leafy vegetable
Spider plant leaves
Shona: Nyevhe/Runi   Other: Ulude

Slightly bitter indigenous leafy vegetable eaten fresh or dried.

Nutrients: Vitamin A, iron, calcium, fibre, phytochemicals

Benefits:

Cautions: Bitter taste; may need blanching. Avoid contaminated wild-harvested leaves.

leafy-greenirontraditional-veg

Preparation: Boiled, dried, peanut butter relish
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Rainy season • Storage: Refrigerated/dry

African nightshade
KC-FD-0014 • Leafy vegetable
African nightshade
Shona: Mutsine   Other: Black nightshade

Traditional leafy vegetable eaten cooked; young leaves are preferred.

Nutrients: Iron, calcium, vitamins A/C, polyphenols

Benefits:

Cautions: Unripe berries and some plant parts can be toxic; eat properly identified cooked leaves only.

leafy-greentraditional-veg

Preparation: Cooked relish
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Rainy season • Storage: Refrigerated

Amaranth leaves
KC-FD-0015 • Leafy vegetable
Amaranth leaves
Shona: Mowa   Other: Imbuya

Fast-growing leafy vegetable common in fields and gardens.

Nutrients: Iron, folate, calcium, vitamins A/C, fibre

Benefits:

Cautions: Contains oxalates; people with kidney stone risk should moderate intake.

leafy-greenironfolate

Preparation: Cooked relish
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Rainy season • Storage: Refrigerated

Jute mallow
KC-FD-0016 • Leafy vegetable
Jute mallow
Shona: Derere   Other: Idelele

Slimy-textured leafy vegetable used in soups and relishes.

Nutrients: Fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins, mucilage

Benefits:

Cautions: Texture may not suit everyone; wash well to avoid soil contamination.

gut-healthleafy-greentraditional

Preparation: Soup/relish
Grown in: Lowveld; Manicaland; Mashonaland; home gardens
Season: Rainy season • Storage: Refrigerated

Masau / jujube
KC-FD-0017 • Fruit
Masau / jujube
Shona: Masau   Other: Amawuyu/jujube

Small wild fruit eaten fresh or dried, especially in dry regions.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, fibre, antioxidants

Benefits:

Cautions: Dried fruit is sugar-dense; portion control for diabetes.

wild-fruitvitamin-csnack

Preparation: Fresh, dried, jam
Grown in: Masvingo; Matabeleland; Midlands; Lowveld
Season: Dry season • Storage: Dry/cool

Mazhanje / sugar plum
KC-FD-0018 • Fruit
Mazhanje / sugar plum
Shona: Mazhanje   Other: Wild loquat

Sweet seasonal wild fruit from miombo woodlands.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, fibre, natural sugars

Benefits:

Cautions: High natural sugar; very perishable fresh.

wild-fruitseasonalvitamin-c

Preparation: Fresh, dried, jam
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland; Midlands
Season: Nov-Feb • Storage: Cool, handle gently

Marula
KC-FD-0019 • Fruit
Marula
Shona: Mapfura   Other: Umnganu

Wild fruit used fresh and for juice, jam and oil from kernels.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, antioxidants, healthy fats in kernels

Benefits:

Cautions: Fermented marula can contain alcohol; kernels are energy-dense.

wild-fruitvitamin-coil

Preparation: Juice, jam, oil, fresh
Grown in: Lowveld; Matabeleland; Masvingo
Season: Jan-Mar • Storage: Cool/dry

Matamba / monkey orange
KC-FD-0020 • Fruit
Matamba / monkey orange
Shona: Matamba   Other: Monkey orange

Hard-shelled wild fruit with aromatic pulp.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, fibre, natural sugars

Benefits:

Cautions: Seeds/pulp must be handled properly; not all Strychnos species are edible.

wild-fruitvitamin-cindigenous

Preparation: Fresh pulp, juice
Grown in: Masvingo; Matabeleland; Midlands
Season: Mar-Aug • Storage: Cool dry place

Avocado
KC-FD-0021 • Fruit
Avocado
Shona: Avocado   Other: Avocado

Creamy fruit grown in high-rainfall and irrigated regions.

Nutrients: Monounsaturated fat, potassium, fibre, vitamin E

Benefits:

Cautions: High calorie; latex-fruit allergy possible.

heart-healthhealthy-fatslow-sugar-fruit

Preparation: Fresh, salads, smoothies
Grown in: Eastern Highlands; Mashonaland; Manicaland
Season: Varies by cultivar • Storage: Room temp until ripe, then fridge

Citrus
KC-FD-0022 • Fruit
Citrus
Shona: Orange/Lemon   Other: Citrus

Oranges, lemons, grapefruit and mandarins grown commercially and by smallholders.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, flavonoids, potassium

Benefits:

Cautions: Grapefruit interacts with many medicines; acidic citrus may worsen reflux.

vitamin-cimmune-supportfruit

Preparation: Fresh, juice, zest
Grown in: Mazowe; Beitbridge; Chipinge; Mashonaland Central; Manicaland
Season: May-Sep • Storage: Cool ventilated storage

Blueberries
KC-FD-0023 • Fruit
Blueberries
Shona: Blueberry   Other: Blueberry

Commercial berry crop increasingly grown for export and premium local markets.

Nutrients: Anthocyanins, vitamin C, fibre

Benefits:

Cautions: Can be expensive; pesticide residue risk if not washed.

antioxidantpremium-fruitlow-calorie

Preparation: Fresh, smoothies, yogurt topping
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland
Season: Varies • Storage: Cold chain

Sweet potato
KC-FD-0024 • Vegetable
Sweet potato
Shona: Mbambaira   Other: Ubhatata

Root crop eaten boiled, roasted or as flour; orange varieties rich in beta-carotene.

Nutrients: Complex carbs, fibre, beta-carotene, potassium

Benefits:

Cautions: Still raises blood sugar; portion control is important.

vitamin-aroot-cropfamily-food

Preparation: Boiled, roasted, flour
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Apr-Aug • Storage: Cool dry ventilated

Okra
KC-FD-0025 • Vegetable
Okra
Shona: Derere/Okra   Other: Delele

Green pod vegetable with mucilaginous texture.

Nutrients: Fibre, folate, vitamin C, mucilage

Benefits:

Cautions: Texture may not suit all; deep-frying reduces health value.

gut-healthdiabetes-friendlyvegetable

Preparation: Stew, soup, sautéed
Grown in: Lowveld; Manicaland; Mashonaland; gardens
Season: Rainy season/irrigated • Storage: Refrigerated

Tomato
KC-FD-0026 • Vegetable
Tomato
Shona: Madomasi   Other: Utamatisi

Widely grown vegetable/fruit used in sauces, salads and relishes.

Nutrients: Lycopene, vitamin C, potassium

Benefits:

Cautions: Acidic for reflux; pesticide residue risk if not washed.

heart-healthantioxidanteveryday

Preparation: Sauces, salads, relish
Grown in: Nationwide, especially Mashonaland
Season: Year-round irrigated • Storage: Cool, not too cold before ripe

Leaf lettuce
KC-FD-0027 • Vegetable
Leaf lettuce
Shona: Lettuce   Other: Lettuce

Leafy salad vegetable grown in cool seasons/irrigated systems.

Nutrients: Folate, vitamin K, water, fibre

Benefits:

Cautions: High contamination risk if washed poorly; must maintain cold chain.

weight-managementsaladlow-calorie

Preparation: Salads, wraps
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland; peri-urban farms
Season: Cool season/year-round irrigated • Storage: Refrigerated

Fine beans
KC-FD-0028 • Vegetable
Fine beans
Shona: Fine beans   Other: Fine beans

Tender green beans grown commercially, including for export.

Nutrients: Fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate

Benefits:

Cautions: Can cause gas in sensitive people; pesticide residue risk if not washed.

export-veglow-caloriefibre

Preparation: Steamed, stir-fried
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland
Season: Year-round irrigated • Storage: Cold chain

Peas / sugar snaps
KC-FD-0029 • Vegetable
Peas / sugar snaps
Shona: Peas   Other: Peas

Cool-season legumes eaten fresh as pods or shelled peas.

Nutrients: Protein, fibre, folate, vitamin C

Benefits:

Cautions: Moderate carbohydrates; portioning needed for strict glucose control.

plant-proteinfibreexport-crop

Preparation: Steamed, salads, stir-fries
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland
Season: Cool season • Storage: Cold chain

Chilli
KC-FD-0030 • Spice / vegetable
Chilli
Shona: Mhiripiri   Other: Upelepele

Hot pepper grown fresh or dried for seasoning.

Nutrients: Capsaicin, vitamin C, carotenoids

Benefits:

Cautions: Can worsen reflux, ulcers or IBS symptoms; handle carefully.

low-salt-flavourspicevitamin-c

Preparation: Fresh, dried powder, sauces
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland; Lowveld
Season: Year-round irrigated • Storage: Dry/chilled

Mahewu / mageu
KC-FD-0031 • Drink
Mahewu / mageu
Shona: Mahewu   Other: Amahewu

Traditional fermented non-alcoholic drink made from maize, millet or sorghum meal.

Nutrients: Carbohydrates, B vitamins from fermentation, possible probiotics depending process

Benefits:

Cautions: Often high in added sugar; unsafe fermentation can cause contamination.

traditional-drinkprobiotic-potentialhydration

Preparation: Fermented drink
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Year-round • Storage: Refrigerated

Rupiza / fermented millet drink
KC-FD-0032 • Drink
Rupiza / fermented millet drink
Shona: Rupiza   Other: Millet drink

Traditional drink made from fermented finger millet or sorghum.

Nutrients: Complex carbs, fermentation products, minerals

Benefits:

Cautions: Carbohydrate-rich; sugar additions reduce suitability for diabetes.

traditional-drinkfermentedgrain

Preparation: Fermented drink
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Year-round • Storage: Refrigerated

Raw honey
KC-FD-0033 • Natural sweetener
Raw honey
Shona: Huchi   Other: Uju

Natural sweetener produced by bees, including woodland honey.

Nutrients: Natural sugars, trace antioxidants, enzymes

Benefits:

Cautions: Still sugar; not suitable for infants under 1 year; caution for diabetes.

natural-sweetenerapiculturesmallholder

Preparation: Tea sweetener, spreads, sauces
Grown in: Nationwide; woodland areas
Season: Varies by flowering season • Storage: Sealed room temp

Baobab seed oil
KC-FD-0034 • Oil / seed
Baobab seed oil
Shona: Baobab oil   Other: Baobab oil

Oil pressed from baobab seeds; often used for food/cosmetics depending grade.

Nutrients: Unsaturated fats, vitamin E

Benefits:

Cautions: Only use food-grade oil for eating; high calorie.

healthy-fatsbaobabvalue-added

Preparation: Salad dressing/cosmetic where appropriate
Grown in: Harare processors source nationally
Season: Year-round processed • Storage: Cool dark place

Chamomile
KC-FD-0035 • Flower / tea
Chamomile
Shona: Chamomile   Other: Chamomile

Flower heads dried for calming herbal tea; grown by herb farms/gardens.

Nutrients: Apigenin, flavonoids, volatile oils

Benefits:

Cautions: Allergy risk in people sensitive to daisies/ragweed; caution with sedatives/anticoagulants.

sleep-routineherbal-teacaffeine-free

Preparation: Infused tea
Grown in: Eastern Highlands; herb farms
Season: Varies • Storage: Dry airtight container

Lemongrass
KC-FD-0036 • Herb
Lemongrass
Shona: Lemongrass   Other: Lemongrass

Aromatic grass used as tea and flavouring.

Nutrients: Citral, flavonoids, essential oils

Benefits:

Cautions: May cause allergy; medicinal doses not advised in pregnancy.

herbal-teacaffeine-freedigestive-comfort

Preparation: Tea, soups, flavouring
Grown in: Nationwide gardens; herb farms
Season: Year-round warm areas • Storage: Dry sealed container

Mint
KC-FD-0037 • Herb
Mint
Shona: Mint   Other: Mint

Cooling aromatic herb used fresh or dried in teas and foods.

Nutrients: Menthol, flavonoids

Benefits:

Cautions: Can worsen reflux in some people; essential oil is not for routine internal use.

herbal-teadigestionsugar-free-drink

Preparation: Tea, salads, infused water
Grown in: Peri-urban farms; herb gardens
Season: Year-round irrigated • Storage: Refrigerated/dry

Beetroot
KC-FD-0038 • Vegetable
Beetroot
Shona: Beetroot   Other: Beetroot

Root vegetable eaten boiled, roasted or juiced.

Nutrients: Nitrates, folate, fibre, betalain pigments

Benefits:

Cautions: Can colour urine/stool; high oxalate for some kidney stone patients.

bp-supportheart-healthvegetable

Preparation: Boiled, roasted, juice
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland; peri-urban farms
Season: Cool season/year-round irrigated • Storage: Cool/refrigerated

Garlic
KC-FD-0039 • Vegetable
Garlic
Shona: Garlic   Other: Garlic

Strong-flavoured bulb used in cooking and wellness traditions.

Nutrients: Sulfur compounds, allicin precursors

Benefits:

Cautions: Can interact with blood thinners; may cause reflux/bad breath.

heart-healthlow-salt-flavourspice

Preparation: Cooking, sauces, roasted
Grown in: Manicaland; Mashonaland; gardens
Season: Dry season harvest • Storage: Cool dry ventilated

Ginger
KC-FD-0040 • Vegetable/spice
Ginger
Shona: Ginger   Other: Ginger

Rhizome used as spice, tea and drink ingredient.

Nutrients: Gingerols, shogaols, antioxidants

Benefits:

Cautions: May interact with blood thinners; high doses can irritate stomach.

digestive-comfortteaspice

Preparation: Tea, cooking, juices
Grown in: Manicaland; irrigated farms/gardens
Season: Varies • Storage: Cool/dry

Carrots
KC-FD-0041 • Vegetable
Carrots
Shona: Karotsi   Other: Carrot

Orange root vegetable eaten raw, cooked or juiced.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, fibre, potassium

Benefits:

Cautions: Juices remove some fibre and can be sugar-concentrated; wash well.

vitamin-asnacklow-calorie

Preparation: Raw, cooked, juice
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland; peri-urban farms
Season: Cool season/year-round irrigated • Storage: Refrigerated

Passion fruit
KC-FD-0042 • Fruit
Passion fruit
Shona: Passion fruit   Other: Passion fruit

Aromatic tropical fruit grown by some commercial farms.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, fibre, carotenoids

Benefits:

Cautions: Acidic; may worsen reflux; sweetened juices can be high sugar.

vitamin-cfruitantioxidant

Preparation: Fresh pulp, juice, yogurt topping
Grown in: Manicaland; Mashonaland
Season: Varies • Storage: Cool storage

Strawberries
KC-FD-0043 • Fruit
Strawberries
Shona: Strawberry   Other: Strawberry

Berry grown in cooler or controlled areas for fresh markets.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, fibre, anthocyanins

Benefits:

Cautions: Very perishable; pesticide residue risk if not washed.

antioxidantlow-caloriefruit

Preparation: Fresh, smoothies, yogurt topping
Grown in: Mashonaland; Manicaland
Season: Cool months/controlled • Storage: Cold chain

Cucumber
KC-FD-0044 • Vegetable
Cucumber
Shona: Cucumber   Other: Cucumber

Hydrating vegetable grown under irrigation/greenhouses.

Nutrients: Water, vitamin K, small fibre

Benefits:

Cautions: Low nutrient density compared with leafy greens; wash peel well.

hydrationlow-caloriesalad

Preparation: Salads, infused water
Grown in: Mashonaland; peri-urban farms
Season: Year-round irrigated • Storage: Refrigerated

Oyster mushrooms
KC-FD-0045 • Mushroom
Oyster mushrooms
Shona: Howa   Other: Mushrooms

Cultivated mushrooms grown on straw or agricultural waste substrates.

Nutrients: Protein, beta-glucans, B vitamins, minerals

Benefits:

Cautions: Must be properly identified/cultivated; wild mushrooms can be poisonous.

plant-proteinlow-caloriegut-health

Preparation: Stir-fry, stew, soup
Grown in: Urban/peri-urban nationwide
Season: Year-round indoors • Storage: Refrigerated

Sesame
KC-FD-0046 • Seed
Sesame
Shona: Runinga?   Other: Sesame

Oil-rich seed grown in dry regions and used whole or pressed for oil.

Nutrients: Healthy fats, calcium, lignans, protein

Benefits:

Cautions: Allergy risk; high calorie; seeds need clean processing.

healthy-fatsseedcalcium

Preparation: Sprinkles, tahini-like paste, oil
Grown in: Gokwe; Matabeleland; dry regions
Season: Apr-Jul • Storage: Dry sealed container

Mango
KC-FD-0047 • Fruit
Mango
Shona: Mango   Other: Mango

Seasonal tropical fruit common in home gardens and farms.

Nutrients: Vitamin C, carotenoids, fibre

Benefits:

Cautions: High natural sugar; portion control for diabetes.

vitamin-cfruitseasonal

Preparation: Fresh, dried, smoothies
Grown in: Nationwide warm areas
Season: Nov-Mar • Storage: Cool/chilled

Banana
KC-FD-0048 • Fruit
Banana
Shona: Banana   Other: Banana

Tropical fruit grown in wetter/irrigated areas.

Nutrients: Potassium, vitamin B6, fibre, carbohydrates

Benefits:

Cautions: Ripe bananas are higher in sugar; portioning needed for diabetes.

energypotassiumfruit

Preparation: Fresh, smoothies, green banana flour
Grown in: Honde Valley; Burma Valley; Lowveld irrigated
Season: Year-round • Storage: Cool room temp

Green banana flour
KC-FD-0049 • Processed healthy flour
Green banana flour
Shona: Green banana flour   Other: Green banana flour

Flour made from unripe green bananas, used as gluten-free flour blend.

Nutrients: Resistant starch, potassium, fibre

Benefits:

Cautions: Can cause bloating if introduced quickly; still contributes carbohydrates.

gut-healthgluten-freeflour

Preparation: Porridge, baking, thickener
Grown in: Processors source banana-growing regions
Season: Year-round processed • Storage: Dry sealed container

Free-range/road-runner eggs
KC-FD-0050 • Animal product
Free-range/road-runner eggs
Shona: Mazai   Other: Amaqanda

Eggs from chickens raised in smallholder/free-range systems.

Nutrients: Protein, choline, vitamin B12, selenium

Benefits:

Cautions: Allergy risk; food safety requires clean handling/cooking; cholesterol concerns for some patients.

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Preparation: Boiled, scrambled, baking
Grown in: Nationwide
Season: Year-round • Storage: Refrigerated

Supplier and farm leads

These are supplier leads from the workbook. They must be verified before being published as approved sellers in the live app.

SupplierMain productsLocationContactBuyer fit
B’Ayoba
SUP-0001 • Processor/exporter
Baobab powder, baobab productsHarare
2 Doon Road, Vainona, Harare
+263 772 419 811
info@bayoba.biz
https://bayoba.biz/
Export buyers, processors, retailers
Public contact found
Naturally Zimbabwean supplier network
SUP-0002 • Directory/network
Baobab, moringa, zumbani, rosella, resurrection bush, sesame, honey and other natural productsZimbabwe
Supplier-specific addresses to verify
See individual listings
See individual listings
https://naturallyzimbabwean.com/suppliers/
Health shops, retailers, local consumers
Public directory found
Hutano Foods
SUP-0003 • Processor/supplier
Natural/healthy foods and teasZimbabwe
Verify directly
0772158313 / 0771828395

www.hutanofoods.com
Retailers, health shops, consumers
Public contact found
Four Seasons
SUP-0004 • Processor/supplier
Natural foods/productsHarare likely
Verify directly
0242-487832 / 0772594760
factory@fourseasons.co.zw
Retailers, consumers
Public contact found
Zubo Trust
SUP-0005 • Trust/cooperative
Sesame and community productsBinga/Matabeleland North likely
Verify directly
015 515 / 0717243082
zubotrust@gmail.com
Retailers, processors, development buyers
Public contact found
Petalilli
SUP-0006 • Herbal products supplier
Herbal teas including zumbani/resurrection bush/rosellaZimbabwe
Verify directly
0774 701 846
info@petalilli.com
www.petalilli.com
Health shops, consumers
Public contact found
Orsha Wholesome Foods
SUP-0007 • Processor/supplier
Natural foods/productsZimbabwe
Verify directly
0772362833 / 0715842654 / 0736484408
bertha@orshafoods.co.zw
Retailers, consumers
Public contact found
Mesostream Enterprises
SUP-0008 • Supplier
Natural foods/productsZimbabwe
Verify directly
0776298479 / 0772570329
mesostream1@gmail.com
Retailers, consumers
Public contact found
Eny’s Treats
SUP-0009 • Food processor
Natural/processed foodsZimbabwe
Verify directly
0775 326 089
enystreats@gmail.com; info@enystreats.co.zw
enystreats.co.zw
Retailers, consumers
Public contact found
Tsuro Trust
SUP-0010 • Trust/cooperative
Natural/community agricultural productsZimbabwe
Verify directly
0772874182 / 0718828123
roselinemukonoweshuro@gmail.com
Community buyers, retailers
Public contact found
Jekesa Pfungwa Vulinqondo
SUP-0011 • NGO/cooperative network
Community productsZimbabwe
Verify directly
0242 570846 / 0779806931
berthaj@jpv-zw.org; info@jpv-zw.org
Community buyers, retailers
Public contact found
LAFRICA Farm Products
SUP-0012 • Commercial farm/exporter
Peas, strawberries, chillies, blueberries, horticultureZimbabwe
Prime farm location to verify
+263 78 624 9715

Export buyers, fresh produce markets
Public directory found
Shaka Hills Farm
SUP-0013 • Commercial farm
Peas, fine beans, English cucumberZimbabwe
Verify directly
+263 71 738 4099

Exporters, fresh produce buyers
Public directory found
Farm Fare Produce
SUP-0014 • Commercial farm
Peas, passion fruitZimbabwe
Verify directly
+263 71 738 4099

Fresh produce buyers/exporters
Public directory found
CUT/Hunyani Farm
SUP-0015 • Farm/Institutional farm
Rock melonsZimbabwe
Verify directly
+263 77 617 2849

Fresh produce buyers
Public directory found
Dombera Farm
SUP-0016 • Commercial farm
ChilliesZimbabwe
Verify directly
+263 77 704 5682

Exporters, fresh produce processors
Public directory found
Chivero Farms / Chivero WholeFoods
SUP-0017 • Organic farm/shop
Organic vegetables, fruits and farm-fresh productsHarare
ChiveroWholeFoods Harare / City market stall, exact address to verify
Verify via site

https://chiverofarms.com/
Local consumers, farm shop buyers
Public website found
Farmhouse Country Foods Zimbabwe
SUP-0018 • Food supplier/market
Fresh local produce, fruits, vegetables, herbsZimbabwe
Verify directly
Verify via site

https://farmhousecountryfoods.co.zw/
Households, local consumers
Public website found
Nature's Food
SUP-0019 • Online healthy food supplier
Dried healthy foods from farmersZimbabwe
Verify directly

sales@naturesfoods.co.zw
https://naturesfoods.co.zw/
Consumers including diaspora orders
Public website found
Cedar Foods
SUP-0020 • Processor/supplier
Baobab powder, green banana flour, moringa tea, zumbani tea, baobab oil/coffeeZimbabwe
Verify directly
Verify via listing

Retailers, health shops, consumers
Public listing found
Sanganai Organic Foods
SUP-0021 • Exporter/supplier
Baobab powder, baobab coffee/oil, moringa powder/capsules, dried cowpeasHarare
6074 Bloomingdale, Harare 00263, Zimbabwe
Contact via listing

Export buyers, health product buyers
Public listing found
Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre / organic basket
SUP-0022 • Training centre/organic producer network
Organic vegetables, fruit and herbsHarare/Zimbabwe
Verify directly
Verify via site

https://fambidzanai.org.zw/
Organic consumers, communities
Public page found
Martin Bauer Group / Organic Africa pilot farms
SUP-0023 • Commercial herb/agro project
Organic herbs and spicesZimbabwe
Pilot farms in Zimbabwe; exact addresses to verify
Verify via group

International herb buyers
Public profile found
Organic Africa Holdings / Stevia Zimbabwe / La Rochelle Organics
SUP-0024 • Commercial organic herbs exporter
Herbs, spices, medicinal plants, steviaZimbabwe
Subsidiary farms; exact addresses to verify
Verify via company

International buyers/export markets
Public profile found
Food for Life Market
SUP-0025 • Market/buyer channel
Organic/traditional/healthy local productsHarare
17 Phillips Ave, Belgravia, Harare

FoodForLifeMarket@gmail.com
Local healthy-food consumers, small suppliers
Public market listing
Food Fair at Amanzi Restaurant
SUP-0026 • Market/buyer channel
Fresh local organic produce marketHarare
158 Enterprise Road, Harare
04-497768

Local consumers, small suppliers
Public market listing

Buyer map and revenue model

The app should serve households, health-conscious customers, restaurants, retailers, institutions and diaspora buyers.

Households

Families in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, diaspora ordering for family

They buy: Weekly baskets, grains, teas, fruits, vegetables

Sell with: Subscription boxes + same-day delivery

Delivery fee + supplier commission + subscription
Health-conscious customers

Gym users, diabetics, BP-conscious households

They buy: Low-sugar foods, high-fibre grains, herbal teas, vegetables

Sell with: Condition-friendly filters without cure claims

Monthly app subscription + margin/commission
Restaurants/cafes

Healthy cafes, hotel kitchens, juice bars

They buy: Fresh produce, herbs, fruit, mushrooms

Sell with: B2B ordering portal with recurring procurement

B2B commission + supplier listing fees
Retailers/health shops

Organic shops, pharmacies, supermarkets

They buy: Packaged teas, baobab, moringa, honey, grains

Sell with: Wholesale catalogue and replenishment

Wholesale commission
Food processors

Juice makers, cereal makers, snack brands

They buy: Bulk baobab, grains, fruit, herbs

Sell with: Verified bulk supplier marketplace

Bulk transaction commission
Schools/hospitals

Boarding schools, clinics, hospitals

They buy: Vegetables, grains, eggs, fruit

Sell with: Institutional procurement dashboard

Procurement fee
Exporters

ZimTrade exporters, regional buyers

They buy: Baobab, herbs, blueberries, peas, chillies

Sell with: Verified supplier data and documentation

Lead fee + export services

Operating workflow

KurevaConnect owns customer demand, discovery, ordering, payment, delivery coordination and trust, while suppliers keep their own stock.

Customer order

Customer selects healthy goods, delivery address, condition-friendly preferences, and delivery window

Data needed: Customer, product, supplier, price, delivery zone

Supplier holds stock: Yes
Sales/order validation

System confirms supplier stock availability before payment capture

Data needed: Live stock status, minimum order, cutoff time

Supplier holds stock: Yes
Decision: pick/procure/produce

App routes order to nearest verified supplier, not to KurevaConnect warehouse

Data needed: Supplier matching rules, stock availability, delivery SLA

Supplier holds stock: Yes
Picking slip

Supplier receives pick list in supplier app/WhatsApp dashboard

Data needed: Order items, quantities, packaging instructions

Supplier holds stock: Yes
Pick items from current inventory

Supplier picks from their own stock/farm/packhouse

Data needed: Batch/harvest date, expiry date

Supplier holds stock: Yes
Purchase order / supplier order

KurevaConnect confirms supplier order and commission

Data needed: Supplier invoice, commission, payment terms

Supplier holds stock: Yes
Package/box items

Supplier packs according to KurevaConnect quality standards

Data needed: Packaging type, cold-chain need, label

Supplier holds stock: Yes
Invoice/packing slip

Customer receives digital receipt and supplier receives order statement

Data needed: Invoice, tax, delivery fee, commission

Supplier holds stock: Yes
Ship to customer

Driver collects from supplier and delivers to customer

Data needed: Driver route, collection proof, delivery proof

Supplier holds stock: Yes

Required app modules

These modules from the workbook are included as the development blueprint for the full application.

Customer app: Healthy marketplace

Browse foods by category, province, supplier, condition-friendly tags and availability

Must-haveCommission

Tables: products, suppliers, inventory, prices

Customer app: Health profile filters

User selects goals such as lower sugar, high fibre, low salt, iron-rich, weight management

Must-haveSubscription

Tables: users, preferences, tags

Customer app: Safe education pages

Every product has description, benefits, cautions, recipes and source links

Must-haveTrust/retention

Tables: products, product_claims, sources

Customer app: Subscription baskets

Weekly/monthly boxes such as Diabetes-Friendly Basket, BP-Friendly Basket, Traditional Grains Box

Must-haveMonthly subscription

Tables: subscriptions, basket_templates

Supplier app: Supplier dashboard

Supplier updates stock, price, delivery days, harvest date and photos

Must-haveSupplier listing fee later

Tables: supplier_users, inventory, prices

Driver app: Pickup and delivery routing

Driver collects from supplier and delivers to customer with proof photos

Must-haveDelivery fee

Tables: deliveries, drivers, proof

Admin: Supplier verification CRM

Track verification, certificates, farm visit status, addresses and contacts

Must-haveQuality moat

Tables: verification, documents, suppliers

Admin: Order control tower

Monitor order status, supplier delays, driver issues and refunds

Must-haveOperations

Tables: orders, order_items, delivery_events

AI/recommendation: Meal plan engine

Recommend meals based on customer goals and available Zimbabwean products

Phase 2Premium subscription

Tables: recipes, products, preferences

B2B portal: Restaurant/retailer procurement

Bulk recurring orders with supplier-held stock

Phase 2B2B commission

Tables: b2b_accounts, purchase_orders

Analytics: Supplier and demand analytics

Show high-demand items, price trends, stockout risk and delivery zones

Phase 2Paid insights

Tables: analytics_events, inventory_history

Payments: Split payments/escrow

Collect customer payment, pay supplier minus commission after delivery

Phase 2Transaction fee

Tables: payments, payouts, commissions

Safe health wording rules

This website uses support-style wording only. It avoids cure claims and tells customers to use products as part of balanced eating.
GoalAllowed wordingAvoid sayingTagsExamples
Cancer risk supportSupports a plant-rich diet with fibre, antioxidants and colourful foods.Kills cancer cells; cures cancer; stops tumours.antioxidanthigh-fibrecolourful-plantsBaobab, berries, leafy greens, tomatoes
Diabetes / sugar controlCan fit into a lower-sugar, high-fibre eating plan when portions are controlled.Cures diabetes; lowers sugar guaranteed.diabetes-friendlyhigh-fibreportion-controlMillet, sorghum, cowpeas, okra, leafy greens
High blood pressureSupports lower-salt, potassium-rich, heart-conscious eating patterns.Cures BP; replaces medication.bp-supportlow-saltpotassiumHibiscus, beetroot, bananas in moderation, vegetables
FibroidsSupports general healthy eating, iron intake and weight management.Shrinks fibroids; treats fibroids.ironhigh-fibrebalanced-dietLeafy greens, legumes, whole grains
MigrainesSupports hydration and regular balanced meals; customers can avoid personal triggers.Cures migraines; guaranteed relief.hydrationcaffeine-freelow-additiveHerbal teas, fruits, vegetables
Weight managementSupports fullness with fibre, protein and minimally processed foods.Weight loss guaranteed.high-fibreproteinlow-calorieLegumes, vegetables, mushrooms, eggs

Supplier onboarding checklist

Use this checklist to approve farms, processors and marketplace sellers.

FieldRequired?Why it mattersExample
Supplier legal nameYesContracts and payoutsB'Ayoba
Trading nameYesCustomer-facing nameB'Ayoba
Contact personYesOperations communicationSales manager
Phone/WhatsAppYesOrder and issue alerts+263...
EmailYesContracts, statementsinfo@...
Physical addressYesDriver collection and verificationFarm/packhouse address
GPS coordinatesYesRouting and delivery fees-17.8,31.0
Products suppliedYesCatalogue creationBaobab powder, moringa
Stock update methodYesAvoid stockoutsSupplier app / WhatsApp bot / spreadsheet
Price listYesCustomer pricingWholesale and retail
Minimum order quantityYesOrder rules10kg / 20 units
PackagingYesFood safety and deliverySealed 250g pouch
CertificatesPreferredTrust and export/B2B salesOrganic, food safety, local authority
Who they currently sell toPreferredMarket validationHealth shops, exporters
Delivery/pickup rulesYesLogistics planningCollect Mon-Sat 8am-3pm
Payment termsYesCashflowPaid weekly after delivery
Photos/videosPreferredCustomer conversionProduct and farm photos
Consent to publish detailsYesData privacy and trustSigned supplier agreement

Source register

Source references from the workbook are included for verification and future app governance.

IDSourceURLUsed forNotes
SRC-001Uploaded KurevaConnect process base adapted from Kremers Business ModelUploaded PDFOrder workflow model: purchase order, sales order, pick/procure/produce, picking, packaging, invoice, shippingUser-provided business process file; Kremers name removed for KurevaConnect
SRC-002ZimTrade horticulture products suppliers directoryhttps://tradezimbabwe.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/zimbabwe_horticultureProductsSuppliers_02.pdfFarm supplier leads for peas, strawberries, fine beans, cucumber, passion fruit, rock melons, chillies, citrusPublic supplier directory; contacts must be re-verified before app publication
SRC-003Naturally Zimbabwean suppliershttps://naturallyzimbabwean.com/suppliers/Natural food suppliers: baobab, moringa, zumbani, rosella, sesame, honeyPublic supplier listing; useful for first outreach
SRC-004B'Ayobahttps://bayoba.biz/Baobab supplier address/contactCompany website contact details
SRC-005Chivero Farmshttps://chiverofarms.com/Organic produce leadPublic website; address needs exact verification
SRC-006Farmhouse Country Foodshttps://farmhousecountryfoods.co.zw/farm-produceFarm produce, fruits, vegetables, herbsPublic website; contact details not fully captured from search result
SRC-007Nature's Foodhttps://naturesfoods.co.zw/Dried healthy foods and logistics conceptPublic website; verify product range and farm sources
SRC-008KfW / Martin Bauer organic herbs Zimbabwehttps://www.kfw.de/stories/environment/natural-resources/fair-trade-organic-agriculture-zimbabwe/Organic herb/spice production leadProfile article; follow up directly for contacts
SRC-009Common Fund / Organic Africa Holdings Zimbabwehttps://www.common-fund.org/organic-africa-holdings-zimbabweHerbs, spices and medicinal plant sourcing modelPublic profile; verify supplier contact
SRC-010Bambazonke markets listinghttps://bambazonke.co.zw/markets/Food for Life Market and Food Fair buyer/supplier discovery channelsPublic market listing
SRC-011NCI diet and cancer prevention guidancehttps://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/dietSafe wording for cancer risk and dietUse for education; not product claims
SRC-012American Heart Association healthy eatinghttps://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eatingHeart/BP healthy eating wordingUse for education; not medical cure claims
SRC-013CDC diabetes healthy eatinghttps://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/index.htmlDiabetes-friendly tags and portion-control wordingUse for education; not medical cure claims

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