Report By: Ishmael Barfi
Accra, Ghana – The Agrofood Ghana and Plastprintpack Exhibition has officially commenced at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together exhibitors and industry players from 15 countries to showcase innovations in agriculture, food processing, and packaging.
The event is dedicated to promoting sustainable growth, attracting investment, and fostering regional industrialization in Ghana’s agri-food sector.
The exhibition features state-of-the-art technologies, products, and solutions tailored to meet the needs of Ghana’s rapidly expanding agri-food sector and the wider West African market.
Participating countries include China, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Kenya, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.
At the opening ceremony, Mr. Paul Maerz, Managing Director of Agrofood Ghana, emphasized that the 2025 edition reflects a strong collaboration among institutional partners dedicated to enhancing Ghana’s position as a regional hub for agro-industrial excellence.
“Our aim is to attract investment, encourage innovation, and foster long-term sustainable growth within Ghana’s agri-food ecosystem,” stated Maerz.
The exhibition features several highlights, including the Netherlands Pavilion, which showcases world-class Dutch innovations in sustainable agri-tech; the ITC Pavilion, highlighting joint exhibitors from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire; and the South Africa Pavilion, which presents advanced food, beverage, and packaging solutions.
According to Maerz, Ghana’s agri-food sector is experiencing rapid growth, with imports of food and beverage technology increasing from $59 million in 2017 to a projected $80 million in 2024. With Ghana’s population expected to reach 80 million by 2050, he noted that the country is set to become one of Africa’s fastest-growing consumer markets.
A representative from the German Embassy praised Ghana’s leadership in sustainability, highlighting the country’s investments in climate-smart agriculture and green industrial policies.
He underscored Germany’s partnership with Ghana in promoting climate resilience, renewable energy, and circular economy models that are tailored to local realities.
The exhibition aims to cultivate long-term sustainable growth within Ghana’s agri-food ecosystem, encouraging participants to turn “opportunities into impact” and “partnerships into measurable progress.”
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
