"Burkina Candy, an Ouagadougou-based confectioner founded in 2020, is adding value to local produce by transforming it into confectionery, thereby supporting domestic agriculture and increasing consumer interest in local delicacies. Footage filmed on Thursday shows the Burkina Candy production line, where various sweets such as bonbons and lollipops were shaped and sorted, before packaged into distinct packets. Mireille Kini, who previously studied computer networks, spoke about her motivation for entering the confectionery field and founding Burkina Candy. "Burkina Faso had products that deserved to be promoted just like the others. So I wondered why there were no jujube sweets, deterium sweets or balanites sweets," she explained. Kini pointed out that local products such as moringa and monkey bread are highly nutritious and can be used both in confectionery and in medicinal pills, offering products distinct from those currently on the market. "In our market, we find a lot of expired confectionery products, which means that consumers' health is at risk. What's more, these products contain a lot of additives, preservatives and chemicals," she noted. While standing out with its strong concept, Burkina Candy faces challenges: consumers value local sweets, but retailers are deterred by reduced profit margins due to lower-priced imported products. Despite setbacks, Burkina Candy has pioneered the use of local ingredients in confectionery, attracting both children and adults and helping to lay the groundwork for a new domestic sector in Burkina Faso."