Growing food security in Algeria – Partnership driving change and sustainability

Kekkilä-BVB and the local distributors Agrismart and Astrachem Saodia are transforming horticulture in one of Africa’s most challenging climates. Algeria, Africa’s largest country, faces significant hurdles in food production. With its arid climate and limited cultivable land concentrated along the Mediterranean coast, feeding a population of 44 million demands innovative solutions. Water scarcity and traditional irrigation methods make growing conditions difficult, and substrates dry rapidly under these harsh circumstances.

To address these challenges, Kekkilä-BVB has partnered with Agrismart, a trusted local distributor of one its professional growing brands, BVB Substrates, and with Astrachem Saodia, an established local supplier representing Kekkilä Professional products to introduce substrates designed specifically for Algeria’s climate prioritising water retention and reliability. By delivering proven products that meet real market needs, Kekkilä-BVB have helped growers improve crop quality while optimising water use.

These collaborations have strengthened Algeria’s food production capacity and driven Kekkilä-BVB’s notable business growth. Despite the country’s closed market, these partnerships have built trust and delivered consistent results. Today, both BVB Substrates and Kekkilä Professional substrates play a vital role in supporting sustainable horticulture and reducing dependency on imports – a success for Algerian growers and for Kekkilä BVB’s ambition to enable healthier food production. Collaboration with both partners is good and the business has grown significantly during 2025.

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