Olam Agri named Ghana’s Agro-Processing Company of the year
The Singapore-based agribusiness said the award affirms its long-term strategy of building integrated value chains that support farmers.
GHANA – Olam Agri has been honoured as Agribusiness – Agro-Processing Company of the Year at the Fifth Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) Business Awards.
The recognition underscores its 30-year investment journey in a country of more than 33 million people and its growing role in strengthening Ghana’s food security and agro-industrial capacity.
The Singapore-based agribusiness said the award affirms its long-term strategy of building integrated value chains that support farmers, create jobs, and expand local food processing capabilities.
“Our investments in Ghana create jobs, support local farmers and strengthen food security while building resilient, competitive value chains that contribute meaningfully to national development,” said Baibhav Biswas, country head of Olam Agri in Ghana.
Founded in Ghana in 1994 as a small trading operation, Olam Agri has evolved into one of the country’s most deeply integrated agro-processing players, with operations spanning the sourcing, processing, packaging, and distribution of grains and rice.
Its wheat flour milling business supplies industrial bakeries, small and medium-sized enterprises, and households with quality flour that feeds a significant share of the national baked goods market.
Over the years, this has reduced Ghana’s reliance on imported finished flour products while enabling growth in local bakery ecosystems.
A major highlight of the company’s recent investments is Ghana’s first-ever pasta production facility, a two-phase project designed to eventually meet the country’s entire pasta demand.
Once fully operational, the facility is expected to reduce dependence on pasta imports, enhance value addition within Ghana, and create new employment opportunities across the wheat-to-pasta chain.
Beyond its industrial operations, Olam Agri continues to expand impact-driven programmes aimed at improving safety, quality, and livelihoods across the sector.
Its Healthy Baker Initiative, which targets small and medium bakeries, provides training in food safety, hygiene, and best production practices—strengthening both enterprise profitability and consumer confidence in baked products across multiple regions.
The company’s collaborative approach to agricultural transformation was further reinforced in September when it signed an agreement with AGRA, a leading institution advancing food systems in Africa.
The partnership seeks to scale sustainable food and feed value chains in Ghana and Nigeria, with potential expansion across the continent.
The agreement also prioritises scaling baker support initiatives in Ghana, focusing on boosting food safety, nutrition, and the economic viability of small bakery businesses.
With the GNCCI award, Olam Agri says it remains committed to deepening its contribution to Ghana’s agro-processing landscape and supporting national development through resilient, competitive value chains.
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