Nestlé Ghana has significantly expanded its evaporated milk production capacity at its Tema factory to 30,000 tonnes annually. This major upgrade, commissioned by President Mahama, nearly doubles the company's ability to produce evaporated milk locally.
The new production line can produce up to 500,000 cans of evaporated milk per day. This expansion strengthens Nestlé Ghana's commitment to local manufacturing and supports Ghana's broader industrial development goals. The investment reflects confidence in Ghana's economic future and its potential as a manufacturing hub.
This expansion aligns with Ghana's ongoing efforts to boost local production and reduce reliance on imports. It also supports the government's 24-hour economy initiative, which aims to promote continuous industrial activity and create more jobs. Increased local manufacturing can help stabilize supply chains and contribute to economic growth.
Salomé Azevedo, Managing Director of Nestlé Ghana, stated the investment reflects Nestlé's confidence in Ghana's future. She highlighted that the company's operations in Ghana began in 1957, the same year Ghana gained independence. The Tema factory, commissioned in 1971, has been a cornerstone of local production for decades.
President Mahama described the investment as a vital demonstration of Ghana's capacity to produce more goods locally. He emphasized that such expansions are crucial for strengthening domestic manufacturing and creating employment opportunities. The factory already operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, demonstrating continuous production.
The increased production capacity is expected to create more jobs across Nestlé's value chain, from raw material sourcing to distribution. This will benefit consumers through increased availability of locally produced goods and workers through stable employment. The expansion also reinforces Ghana's position as a competitive manufacturing destination in West Africa.
Nestlé Ghana currently produces over 75,000 tonnes of various products annually, including Milo, Cerelac, Ideal Milk, Carnation, and Nescafé. This new investment builds on a long legacy of shared progress and local value creation. It signals continued private sector confidence in Ghana's industrial policy direction.
The move by Nestlé Ghana could encourage other multinational corporations to increase their local production investments. Such investments are critical for Ghana's industrialization agenda and for building a resilient economy. Policymakers will observe the impact of this expansion on local supply chains and employment figures.