Agrilife24.com:Solidaridad Bangladesh proudly announces the official launch of a new line of nutritious, value-added soybean products by its partner, Fowzia Healthy Food Products, in collaboration with Unimart, one of the country’s leading premium retail chains. The event, held today at Unimart’s Gulshan-2 branch, marks a significant milestone in promoting sustainable agriculture, empowering rural communities, and advancing inclusive supply chains.
The newly introduced range of products includes 100% natural and ready-to-cook items such as Soy Tofu, Soy Protein Balls, Soy Ruti, and raw soybeans—all sourced and produced ensuring Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). The launch event was jointly inaugurated by Mr. Selim Reza Hasan, Country Manager of Solidaridad Bangladesh; Mr. Mozibul Haque, Head of Supply Chain and Private Sector Engagement at Solidaridad Bangladesh; and Mr. Kaushik Rahman, Head of Operations at Unimart Limited. Ms. Afroza Sultana, Owner of Fowzia Food also present.
Over the past few years, Solidaridad has worked to empower soybean farmers in Bangladesh’s coastal regions through the provision of high-quality seeds, agronomic training, and market linkage support. Partnering with Fowzia Food, the organization has also trained and enabled rural women to become agri-entrepreneurs, integrating them into the formal supply chain.
“This launch is more than a product inaguration—it’s a remark of resilience, innovation, and empowerment,” said Mr. Selim Reza Hasan. “From farm to shelf, every product tells the story of our farmers and women entrepreneurs, and we are proud to bring these items to both national and international consumers.”
Mr. Kaushik Rahman expressed Unimart’s enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are committed to offering our customers safe, natural products while upholding local producers. Unimart is honoured to support this initiative, and we are excited about the future possibilities of working with Solidaridad on an even larger scale.”
Highlighting the broader vision, Mr. Moziball Haque added, “Transforming Bangladesh’s agri-business sector requires more than just focusing on one crop. Apart from soybean, we are actively expanding into other crops like vegetables, fruits, and fish. Sustainable retail partners like Unimart are essential to building resilient, inclusive agricultural systems.”
Ms. Afroza Sultana, founder of Fowzia Food, shared her passion and gratitude: “Soybeans are full of varieties of nutrition, and our products are crafted with care and dedication. Thanks to the support from Solidaridad and Unimart, we can now proudly share our healthy, delicious foods with wider consumers.”
The launched soy products will be available at Unimart Gulshan-2, as well as other Unimart branches across Dhaka.
With over 50 years of global experience, Solidaridad is a pioneer in promoting sustainable and inclusive agricultural practices. Since 2012, Solidaridad Bangladesh has been actively supporting smallholder farmers, producers, and entrepreneurs in building resilient livelihoods, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring environmentally responsible production. By leveraging public-private partnerships, Solidaridad continues to accelerate innovation, scale up impact, and foster economic systems that are climate-resilient, equitable, and sustainable.