Three Generations. One Promise
HARVESTING TEAMWORK
Collectors expressed satisfaction after a successful exercise, during which they received valuable insights into sustainable wild harvesting practices
Teamwork in Action
Kobac’s dedicated staff shares a moment of pride with THE CEO, Hassan Kobac after another successful day of collaboration and hard work.
Women Gum Sorters
The CEO, Hassan Kobac engages with Women Gum Sorters: A Hands-On Leader Championing Equality and Empowerment.
Celebrating Excellence
The CEO, Hassan Kobac awards certificates of merit to dedicated Kobac staff.
Empowered and Protected
Women gum sorters diligently carrying out their duties in full personal protective gear; a powerful testament to our unwavering commitment to a healthy, safe, and inclusive
Empowering Excellence
Kobac staff engaging in a training session to upgrade their skills in the dynamic work and market environment
IFEAT 2024
BANGKOK
IFEAT 2023
BERLIN
PREMIUM WILD-CRAFTED MYRRH RESIN
FRANKINCENSE CURING READY FOR COLLECTION
100% PURE FRANKINCENSE ESSENTIAL OIL (boswellia carterii)
FRANKINCENSE EXUDING
About US
Kobac General Trading Company through its gum resin brand; Hassan Kobac Frankincense & Myrrh is a third generation family business with its roots deeply embedded in the traditions of Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, and Ethiopia. For generations, we have been leaders in the wild harvesting of natural gum resins, focusing on Frankincense, Myrrh, and Opoponax. These resins are prized for their use in aromatherapy, perfumery, cosmetics, and traditional medicine.
Social Responsibility
Kobac General Trading Company is more than just a profit-driven trading enterprise; it is a purpose-driven organization deeply committed to social impact. Through its affiliation with the Hassan Kobac Foundation, the company actively invests in humanitarian and community development initiatives. These projects focus on improving education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for underprivileged communities, reflecting the company’s core values of sustainability, inclusivity, and corporate social responsibility. By aligning its business success with meaningful social contribution, Kobac General Trading Company strives to create a positive and lasting difference in the lives of people it serves, both locally and globally.
FairWild Certified: Ethical, Sustainable, and Traceable Gum Resins.
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Team Work
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Commitment to quality
We are committed to the sustainable wild harvesting of natural gum resins, ensuring fair compensation, and full traceability from wild jungles to consumer.
Our mission extends to protecting the fragile ecosystems from which
our products are sourced, ensuring the continued livelihood of both the
environment and the communities that rely on it
To be the most trusted and sustainable supplier of Frankincense, Myrrh, Opoponax and other gum resins, globally, promoting ethical trade, environmental stewardship, and local community empowerment
1. Sustainability: Implementing sustainable wild harvesting practices to ensure the long-term health of the forests and trees.
2. Traceability: Guaranteeing complete transparency at every stage of our supply chain, from forest to finished product.
3. Fair Trade: Providing equitable compensation to all collectors and workers involved in the harvesting and processing of our products.
4. Environmental Stewardship: Prioritizing the protection of ecosystems through ethical practices that preserve biodiversity.
5. Empowerment: Supporting the local communities that sustain our business through education, healthcare, and clean water initiatives
Latest blog
School children financed by Hasan Kobac foundation
In 2021, 4 M.Sc. holders who have been trained abroad at the company’s cost have returned and have been working
16 rain water catchments have been built and are in use by the community now
Three water catchment points were established in three villages, one in each village in order to allow the communities and
Emergency aid
Emergency aid has been provided from time to time wherever it is needed especially on drought, water flooding affected areas