A Review of Production and Marketing Standards of Moringa oleifera Lam International Journal of Moringa and Nutreceutical Research 3: 47 – 61

Abstract

Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) is one of the world's most useful plants. it is known for its nutritional and medicinal benefits, and industrial uses. Moringa and its products are gaining more awareness in developing countries with influx of many producers, however, the recommended standard of processing and packaging as well as good hygience procedures are not adhered to in the production process. The products are also faced with a number of marketing challenges. The paper is therefore a desk review of literatures and previous studies on production, marketing of Moringa products with a view to sensitising on the production standards. In addition, economic returns and level of profitability of Moringa production were also evaluated. There abound significant business potentials for Moringa leaf powder as long as positive solutions can be found as regards to creation of public awareness, maintaining product standards and solving marketing challenges.