Kinshasa, May 18th, 2026 (CPA). – The performances of an agri-food company in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, specialising in the processing of fruit and vegetables into natural spices, have been boosted thanks to support from the French Embassy in DRC, according to a press release from the diplomatic mission viewed on Monday at CPA.
“The French Ambassador to DRC, Remi Marechaux, has visited the production facilities of DON’AGRO, Vanessa Kupa’s company, which specialises in processing fruit and vegetables into natural spices. Monthly turnover has risen from FC 840,000 to FC 8,000,000. This illustrates the potential of Congolese women’s entrepreneurship when it is supported and mentored. France’s efforts in DRC are fully aligned with this,” it is read. According to the source, behind every supported female entrepreneur, an ambition takes shape, challenges are overcome and a lasting impact is built.
The same press release has indicated that DON’AGRO’s monthly production has risen from 100 to 1,000 units. The workforce, meanwhile, has grown from 1 to 5 employees and the number of distribution points has increased from 1 to 7. Furthermore, the press release has specified that this support project, launched in 2024 and concluded in February 2026, aimed to strengthen the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs through structured support for 1,200 beneficiaries across various economic sectors. According to the French Embassy, the results achieved by DON’AGRO illustrate the impact of the scheme, with a notable improvement in its economic performance.