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About us

A sourcing partner committed to you.

Founded in Montréal, Les Artisans du Monde Inc. is built on a conviction: agricultural trade should be transparent, fair and beneficial to everyone, from producer to end buyer.

Our story

Montréal, Africa, the world.

We created Les Artisans du Monde to bridge two worlds: African producers with quality products but limited direct market access, and international buyers seeking reliable, documented origins.

Our approach combines on-the-ground relationships, international standards, technology and end-to-end support. We assess, verify and coordinate so every transaction is clear to everyone.

Commitment

Create value, strengthen communities.

Transparent, fair and lasting relationships, where everyone grows with the supply chain.

Working togetherPreparing fields as a cooperative
HarvestTo the rhythm of the seasons
Local economyMarkets sustained by the supply chain

Direct access to producers and cooperatives

Ethical and responsible sourcing

Independent checks and inspections

Fair value for communities

Zero tolerance for child labour

Values in action

A value chain where every partner matters.

For cooperatives

  • Access to vetted markets
  • Recognition of quality and origin
  • Visibility into demand and schedules
  • Lasting business relationships

For buyers

  • Verified origins and capacity
  • Consistent specifications and documents
  • Reduced sourcing risks
  • One contact from start to finish

For the supply chain

  • Traceability and transparency
  • Measurable quality for each lot
  • Coordinated, responsible logistics
  • Shared economic impact
Our promises

What we commit to, what we will never do.

Clear, written rules so every partner knows what to expect.

We commit to

  • Respond within 48 business hours with a named contact
  • Confirm availability and certifications for each lot in writing
  • Set out prices and terms in a contract before any payment
  • Accept independent inspection by your chosen agency
  • Provide complete export documentation for every shipment

We will never

  • Request payment to a personal account or through money-transfer services
  • Promise an out-of-season product or an unverified origin
  • Issue a firm offer without an LOI on company letterhead
  • Work with a supplier that uses child labour
  • Change bank details by email alone
Technology & AI

Technology supporting human trust.

Our digital and AI tools support request assessment, specification comparison, document organisation and traceability. Commercial decisions, verification and relationships remain in our team’s hands.

Structured assessmentProduct–market matchingDigital traceabilityOrganised documentation
International presence

Local supply chains, global reach.

Cocoa · Côte d’IvoireFermentation, sun-drying and hand sorting.
Cashew · Benin · NigeriaCashew apples picked, nuts dried in the village.
Mangoes & citrus · SenegalOrchard harvest, sorting and sizing before export.
Tea · KenyaHand-picked in the highlands, season after season.
Coffee · Kenya · EthiopiaCherries picked ripe, one by one.
Pepper · CambodiaPeppercorns harvested by hand, then dried.
Cooperatives · West AfricaCollective work that keeps every lot consistent.
Kernels · Côte d’IvoireShelling and grading in our partner units.

Coordinated from Montréal, Abidjan, Nairobi and Hangzhou.

Secure paymentsInternational banking channels only

Verified originsProducers and capacity verified

Complete export documentationCertificates, B/L, packing list

A dedicated contactTailored response within 48 business hours