How Lekbesy is reimagining lapsi
Summary
Lekbesy, a Nepali food-processing startup, is transforming the native lapsi fruit into internationally recognized products like lapsi truffles and choco bites, empowering local women and farmers in the process.
Key Points
- Lekbesy, founded by Dikshya Paudel and Vivek Rana, is turning Nepal’s native lapsi fruit into international products.
- The company focuses on empowering women and youth in rural districts like Sindhupalchowk through job creation and skills training.
- Lekbesy’s signature product is the Lapsi Truffle, a combination of sour lapsi and sweet chocolate, which has received positive international feedback.
- Challenges include lack of lapsi-specific technology, skilled human resources, and working capital; the company aims to expand responsibly and potentially produce chocolate locally in Nepal.
