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How did L'equilibre de la Nature originate?

L'equilibre de la Nature products are manufactured for Algjem Global Trading in Atlantis in the Western Cape. Manufacturing started in 2002, but South Africa was not quite ready for these products back then, as awareness of environmentally responsible production, nutrient-dense foods, and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance was not as great as today.

After struggling to enter the local market, the company focused on exports. Today, 95% of its production is exported to 48 countries under various brand names.

What was the catalyst to develop the product?

The product developer, whilst involved in a hydro-energy project in Congo-Brazzaville back in 1996, was seeking a method to decompose tree stumps in the flood basin of the Congo River. His research led him to Bologna

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