Spotlight on Ms. Félicité KOFFI:
Champion of African Culinary Heritage
Ms. Félicité KOFFI, Director of La Boutique Paysanne in Abidjan — an initiative of the Ivorian Chamber of Agriculture, has a bold and refreshing vision for the future of local food. A tireless advocate for small-scale food processors, she has dedicated her life to rediscovering the ancestral tastes of Africa and making them accessible, modern, and market-ready.
“Traditional recipes don’t have to stay in the past,” she says.
“They can evolve without losing their soul.”
Through La Boutique Paysanne, Ms. Koffi provides visibility and sales channels for local producers whose value-added products reflect the richness of African biodiversity and culinary wisdom, from attiéké épicé to gingembre au miel and poudre de gombo séché. The boutique isn’t just a store; it’s a platform for empowerment, innovation, and pride.
Her mission?
– To prove that African food can be both heritage and future.
– To make convenience and authenticity coexist on every shelf.
– To ensure that rural producers, especially women, gain their rightful place in national and international markets.
As the local food industry gains momentum, voices like Ms. Koffi’s remind us that true transformation happens when we trust our roots and modernize on our own terms.
You can find hundreds of small businesses products at
LA BOUTIQUE PAYSANNE,
Chambre Nationale d’Agriculture
Avenue Lamblin, Abidjan Plateau
