The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has paid a working visit to Nutrifoods Ghana, a market leader in the country’s food and culinary industry and manufacturer of popular household brands, Tasty Tom, Perk Biscuit, NutriSnax, and King Cracker.
The Friday, April 4 visit formed part of the Ministry’s policy of promoting partnerships with local manufacturers and provided Nutrifoods an avenue to exhibit the company’s achievements and dedication to innovation in the Ghanaian food manufacturing sector.
The Minister interacted extensively with the management of Nutrifoods and underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening the manufacturing industry in Ghana.
Key among the exchanges was the need for the leadership of the company to consolidate on local manufacturing to promote economic development by complementing the government’s broader industrialisation drive in actualiSing the 24-hour economy.
Ofosu-Adjare and her entourage toured the Tasty Tom culinary factory for a first-hand experience of the advanced production processes and technology employed in the production of healthy and safe products, which have symbolised Nutrifoods’ commitment to quality and efficiency.
During her visit, Minister Ofosu-Adjare inaugurated a new Stand Up Pouch (SUP) production line, marking a significant milestone in Nutrifoods’ commitment to innovation and efficiency. The state-of-the-art machine offers both 200g and 400g options.
This enhancement is expected to further boost Nutrifoods’ capacity to meet consumer demand while contributing to the country’s industrial growth.
The delegation also visited the snacks factory, where it observed and learnt about Nutrifoods’ extensive production line and how it impacts the market in Ghana. This segment of the tour exemplified the company’s role in meeting the growing demand for quality snacking in Ghana.
After the tour, Ofosu-Adjare commended Nutrifoods’ valuable contribution to the Ghanaian economy and reaffirmed the government’s determination to develop the food sector.
She extolled the management and staff for their innovation and the company’s strict adherence to quality control and safety protocols.
Business Head for Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, Jay Anjaria expressed gratitude to the minister for the visit and highlighted the company’s commitment to growth.
“Nutrifoods is strategically positioned to provide nutritional support to the public. The company is dedicated to making world-class quality products that meet the needs of our customers.
“Our commitment to innovation and sustainable expansion is in line with the ambition to drive the economic growth of this country.” said, Anjaria.
About Nutrifoods Ghana
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited is a joint venture between Olam International and Sanyo Foods. The company is responsible for the manufacturing and processing of high-quality food brands in Ghana and West Africa.
In Ghana, the company operates two important processing facilities, such as the snacks manufacturing plant located on the Spintex Road and a culinary plant in Tema, which contribute significantly to the provision of quality nutrition to the Ghanaian consumer.
The company is also responsible for the distribution of high-quality and popular brands such as Tasty Tom Tomato Mix, rich in fortified vitamins, as well as popular household biscuit brands like Perk biscuits, NutriSnax, King Cracker, Royal Digestive, and Milky Magic.
