Our Commitment to Empowerment, Equity & Ethical Trade .

At GLAD Import & Export PLC, every shipment we send carries more than goods — it carries a story, a responsibility, and a promise. We are rooted in Ethiopia — in the hills, valleys, and villages where women farmers wake before sunrise, walk for hours, and work with silent strength to feed their families and nurture their land. From Ethiopia’s untouched highlands, where the soil is pure and the waters run clean, we bring you the true taste of nature — organic, honest, and full of life. Each bag of coffee, each ton of soybean meal, each seed of sesame is born not only from soil — but from resilience, heritage, and hope. We believe trade should do more than profit.
It should uplift the forgotten, empower the excluded, and preserve the sacred.

The Story of Kaldi — The Seed of Global Connection

Centuries ago in the Ethiopian highlands, a young goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats dancing with unusual energy after nibbling red cherries from a wild tree. Curious, he tasted them himself — and discovered the invigorating effect of what the world would come to know as coffee. Kaldi’s simple observation became one of the world’s most profound gifts — a drink that connects nations, cultures, and people in moments of joy, focus, and conversation. At GLAD, we honor Kaldi’s legacy in every coffee shipment. Our beans, sourced from Wellega,Yirgacheffe, Bonga, and Mizan Teppi, are grown by families who carry forward centuries of tradition. Our coffee is not just a beverage — it’s a bridge between Ethiopia’s past and the world’s future.

Women First – Empowerment at the Source

GLAD works alongside: Women-led cooperatives and pastoralist groups Farmers facing financial exclusion and climate pressures Mothers balancing harvest, household, and hardship. We invest in: Fair farmgate prices and direct market access Financial literacy and micro-support systems Training in hygiene, leadership, and cooperative management, Access to water, education, and healthcare Because when a woman farmer is empowered, a whole village rises with her.

Aligned with Humanity – Partners in Progress

We proudly collaborate with: World Food Programme (WFP) UNESCO’s school nutrition and heritage programs USAID, EU, and UN food resilience initiatives NGOs, faith-based networks, and national governments We supply non-GMO, nutrient-rich agricultural products ideal for food security: Soybean Meal (46–48% protein) Soybean Oil (crude or filtered) Sesame Seeds & Mung Beans – versatile and micronutrient-rich These are products with purpose — tailored for resilience, rooted in dignity.

Olibanum: Sacred, Not for Sale to Hunger

Our olibanum (frankincense) is ethically harvested in Borena, Ogaden, and Tigray, and is notpart of food assistance chains. It serves spiritual, wellness, and pharmaceutical sectors and is managed with deep ecological and cultural care.

Trade That Uplifts — Not Extracts

We reduce buyer burdens by offering: Foreign currency flexibility via Authentic Agro Products FZ LLC (UAE) CIF and FOB shipping options Full traceability and global certifications. Monthly capacity of 40 containers with transparent documentation We don’t just ship, we steward.

Beyond the Harvest – A Holistic Vision

We invest in: Training teams during harvest and processing Minimizing waste across post-harvest handling Health and safety support for workers Eco-conscious transport and packaging Because how we work matters as much as what we trade.

Our Flag is Food Security. Our Voice is Ethiopia.

We do not seek to be the biggest — only the most trusted. From Ethiopia’s soil — ancient, sacred, and full of strength — we offer a better way to trade: A trade that listens before it sells A trade that lifts before it profits A trade that honors every hand behind the harvest We are GLAD. Rooted in Ethiopia. Trusted Worldwide. And we welcome you — not as clients, but as co-creators of dignity-centered trade.

Reason For Choose Us

Mission

Our mission is to export Ethiopia’s finest agricultural products to the global market while promoting sustainable practices, empowering local communities, and upholding the highest standards of quality. We aim to create meaningful economic opportunities, especially for smallholder and women farmers.

Vision

Our vision is to be a leading force in ethical and eco-friendly agricultural trade, recognized globally for delivering premium Ethiopian products. We strive to become a model company that blends innovation, social responsibility, and economic impact — all while preserving the natural.

Values

At GLAD Import & Export PLC, our core values are quality, sustainability, integrity, and empowerment. We are committed to honest trade, inclusive growth, and protecting the environment. We believe in doing business that benefits everyone — from the farmers in the field to our clients around the world.