This case study report provides an overview of pilot activity that has been undertaken by Mananasi Fibre at the Del Monte Pineapple Estate in Thika, Kenya, commencing in July 2023.

The case study provides an overview of the global pineapple fibre extraction industry and market as well as an overview of the pineapple waste management solutions implemented by Mananasi, which include fibre extraction, biochar and bio-compost manufacture. 

Based on these pilot activities, the following are highlighted in this case study report:

• An Interactive Business Model based on the Mananasi Fibre pilot. This report provides a guide on use of the tool and assesses the viability of a pineapple fibre and biochar model in other locations.
• A Carbon Credit Roadmap Report is presented for pineapple waste management, designed to provide support for project partners in documenting carbon credit acquisition processes.
• A high-level summary of soil nutrient enhancement analysis and an evaluation of the long-term impact of biochar-enriched compost on biodiversity is also presented.
• Finally, this report provides an overview of the social relationships of the project based on a social impact assessment that was undertaken for the Mananasi operations. 

The SMEP-funded project, implemented by The Chequered Flag and Mananasi Fibre, to implement a comprehensive solution for pineapple biomass waste, including fibre extraction using the decortication method, is complimented by a grant from UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to pilot “Pineapple Plant Waste to Biochar”.

This case study report addresses both SMEP and DEFRA pilot activities.