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Organic Commodity Trading — Netherlands · B.V.
KemetWave ROOTED IN EARTH, CARRIED BY SEA

Where ancient harvests meet
modern trade routes

Organic dates, olive oil, black seed oil, hibiscus, and specialty spices — sourced from Egyptian and Tunisian cooperatives, delivered to EU and GCC buyers through Rotterdam.

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IoT

Monitored Transit

01 — Our Story
Rooted in Earth,
Carried by Sea
Kemet — the ancient Egyptian word for Egypt, meaning "the black land." It refers to the fertile dark soil deposited by the Nile's annual floods: origin, abundance, and 5,000 years of agricultural heritage. The Earth.

Wave — the movement of goods across the Mediterranean, through Rotterdam's harbour, to kitchens and shelves across Europe and the Gulf. Trade, flow, and the maritime corridors connecting producer to consumer. The Sea.

KemetWave B.V. is the living bridge between these two forces — products that begin in ancient soil and travel across open water to reach the world. Our pyramid rises from the earth; the wave beneath carries it forward. Every QR code, every IoT sensor reading, every cooperative story makes that journey visible and verifiable.
Origin

Heritage

Rooted in millennia of Egyptian and Tunisian farming tradition. Every product carries the story of the cooperative that grew it.

Journey

Movement

Mediterranean routes to Rotterdam's port. IoT-monitored, QR-traced, verified every nautical mile from farm gate to buyer's shelf.

Impact

Precision

Technology-driven quality assurance. Fair trade economics. Measurable social impact flowing back to smallholder communities.

02 — Products
From Cooperative Farm
to Your Shelf
Five product lines, each with a distinct identity and category colour, unified by the KemetWave standard of organic certification, cooperative sourcing, and end-to-end traceability.

Deglet Nour Dates

Organic Premium Dates

Hand-harvested from sun-drenched palm groves in Tozeur. Known as the "queen of dates" for their translucent golden flesh and honey-like sweetness. Sorted and packed at source to preserve freshness.

Tozeur, Tunisia · Cooperative Sourced · 500g

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cold Pressed · First Press

Pressed within hours of harvest from Chemlali and Chetoui olives on Tunisia's Cap Bon peninsula. Low acidity, rich polyphenol content, and a distinctive peppery finish prized by European chefs.

Cap Bon, Tunisia · EU Organic · 750ml

Black Seed Oil

Cold Pressed · Nigella Sativa

Artisan-pressed from Nigella sativa seeds grown in the Fayoum Oasis. Valued for centuries across the Mediterranean and the Gulf for its distinctive flavour and traditional wellness uses.

Fayoum, Egypt · Artisan · 250ml

Dried Hibiscus

Whole Petals · Organic

Sun-dried Roselle petals from Upper Egypt's cooperatives. Deep crimson colour, tart berry flavour — the base for traditional karkadé tea and increasingly popular as a natural food colourant and mixology ingredient.

Upper Egypt · Sun-Dried · 200g

Spice Blends

Cumin · Coriander · Turmeric

Single-origin organic spices sourced from Alexandria's hinterland and ground in small batches. Our signature blend reflects the aromatic traditions of North African cuisine — designed for European and Gulf palates.

Alexandria, Egypt · Organic · 150g
Trace · Trust · Trade

Every product,
verified every mile

Every KemetWave product carries a GS1 Digital Link QR code. Scan to see harvest data, organic certification, IoT transit conditions — temperature, humidity, handling — and the cooperative story behind your product.

trace.kemetwave.com
03 — The Journey
From Nile Valley to
Rotterdam Harbour
1

Source

Direct cooperative partnerships in Egypt and Tunisia. Fair pricing agreements, quality standards, and organic certification managed on the ground.

2

Verify

IoT sensors monitor temperature, humidity, and handling from the farm gate through Mediterranean transit. Every data point recorded on-chain.

3

Ship

CIF Rotterdam via reefer containers. NVWA-registered, Skal-certified, EU-compliant phytosanitary and customs documentation at every checkpoint.

4

Deliver

Distribution to European retailers and GCC specialty importers. GS1 QR traceability on every consumer unit — farm to fork, verified.

04 — Sustainability
Responsible Trade,
Measurable Impact
We believe commodity trading should create value at the source, not just extract it. Our ESG commitments are embedded in every contract, every shipment, every partnership.

Fair Cooperative Economics

Above-market pricing paid directly to smallholder cooperatives. No middlemen extracting margin from farmers. Pre-harvest financing available to cooperatives to fund organic inputs and equipment upgrades.

Direct cooperative partnerships across 2 countries

Environmental Stewardship

100% organic sourcing. Carbon-efficient shipping routes optimised with real-time IoT data. Recycled and recyclable packaging across all consumer products. Carbon offset programme for maritime freight.

100% organic certified product lines

Community Investment

A percentage of every transaction is reinvested into cooperative infrastructure — irrigation systems, processing facilities, and training programmes. Measurable social impact reported annually.

Annual impact report published to all partners
05 — Certifications & Compliance
Standards We Meet
KemetWave operates within the full EU regulatory framework for organic food imports, with Dutch trade registrations and internationally recognised quality certifications.
EU
BIO

EU Organic Regulation

All products comply with EU Regulation 2018/848 on organic production and labelling. Third-party audited at source and at import.

Skal

Skal Biocontrole

NL-BIO-01 registered. Dutch organic certification body oversight for all imports entering the Netherlands and distributed within the EU.

NVWA

NVWA Registration

Registered with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority for food import and distribution within the Dutch market.

GS1

GS1 Digital Link

QR-based product traceability conforming to GS1 standards. Each unit carries a unique digital identity linking to harvest, transit, and certification data.

EORI

EORI Registration

Economic Operators Registration and Identification number for all customs and import/export operations within the European Union.

IoT

IoT Cold Chain Monitoring

Real-time temperature, humidity, and location tracking from departure port to Rotterdam warehouse. Full transit logs accessible via product QR.

06 — About
Built by Two Brothers
KemetWave was founded by Ayman and Ahmed Salman — two brothers who bring complementary expertise in strategic investment leadership and technology-driven supply chain innovation.
AS
Ayman Salman
Managing Director & Co-Founder

A senior investment executive with extensive experience leading multi-billion SAR real estate portfolios, PPP structuring with Saudi sovereign entities, and hotel management negotiations with global brands. Ayman brings strategic vision, financial governance, and deep supplier relationship management to KemetWave — ensuring every cooperative partnership is built on sustainable, fair economics.

  • Strategic Direction
  • Supplier Relations
  • Cooperative Programme
  • Financial Oversight
Adam Holding B.V. · 50% Equity
AS
Ahmed Salman
Managing Director & Co-Founder

A technologist and digital operations specialist who architects the systems that make KemetWave's traceability promise real. From IoT sensor integration and QR traceability platforms to e-commerce, CRM, and digital marketing — Ahmed ensures every data point, every customer touchpoint, and every digital channel operates at the standard our buyers expect.

  • IT & IoT Systems
  • QR Traceability
  • E-commerce
  • Digital Marketing
  • Buyer CRM
Haroon Holding B.V. · 50% Equity

Company Structure

KemetWave B.V.

Operating Company · Rotterdam, NL · KVK Pending

Adam Holding B.V.

50% Shareholder · Ayman Salman

Haroon Holding B.V.

50% Shareholder · Ahmed Salman

Egypt Cooperatives

Sourcing Partners

Tunisia Cooperatives

Sourcing Partners

EU Buyers

Retailers · Importers

GCC Buyers

Specialty Importers

07 — News & Updates
From the Field
Industry insights, cooperative stories, and company milestones.
Company

KemetWave B.V. Incorporated in the Netherlands

Official registration of KemetWave B.V. as a Dutch commodity trading company, with Rotterdam as the operational hub for EU and GCC distribution.

March 2026
Sourcing

First Cooperative Agreements Signed in Tunisia

Partnership agreements established with Deglet Nour date cooperatives in Tozeur and olive oil producers on Cap Bon for the 2026 harvest season.

Q2 2026
Technology

IoT Cold Chain Monitoring Platform Live

Real-time transit monitoring deployed across Mediterranean shipping routes — temperature, humidity, and location data accessible via product QR codes.

Q2 2026
08 — FAQ
Common Questions
Everything buyers, partners, and retailers ask us.

We trade five core product lines: organic Deglet Nour dates from Tunisia, extra-virgin olive oil from Cap Bon, cold-pressed black seed oil from Egypt's Fayoum region, sun-dried hibiscus from Upper Egypt, and artisan spice blends from Alexandria. All products are organic certified and QR-traceable.

KemetWave B.V. is incorporated in the Netherlands with its operational hub in Rotterdam — Europe's largest port. Our sourcing operations span Egypt and Tunisia through direct cooperative partnerships, and we distribute to EU and GCC markets.

Every KemetWave product carries a GS1 Digital Link QR code. When scanned, it displays the product's full journey: harvest date and cooperative, organic certification details, IoT transit data (temperature, humidity, location), and arrival records. This transparency is available to retailers, food safety authorities, and end consumers alike.

MOQs vary by product and buyer type. For wholesale and distribution partners, we typically operate on pallet-level quantities. For specialty retailers and smaller importers, we offer flexible case-level ordering. Contact us directly to discuss your requirements.

Yes. All KemetWave products are certified organic under EU Regulation 2018/848. We are registered with Skal Biocontrole (NL-BIO-01) in the Netherlands and work only with certified organic cooperatives in Egypt and Tunisia. Certification documents are available on request and via product QR codes.

Our primary markets are the European Union (distributed via Rotterdam) and the GCC region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman). We work with organic retailers, specialty food importers, food service distributors, and private-label partners.

Every shipment is loaded into reefer containers equipped with IoT sensors that continuously monitor temperature, humidity, and handling. Data is transmitted in real time and stored against each product batch. If conditions deviate from spec at any point, alerts are triggered immediately. Full transit logs are accessible to buyers via the product QR code.

Trace it. Trust it.
Trade it.
Whether you're a European retailer seeking verified organic products, a GCC specialty importer looking for premium North African goods, or a cooperative seeking fair market access — we'd love to connect.
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