In a significant stride towards advancing agribusiness innovation and boosting local food processing capacity, YARP Foods, has officially launched its new cassava flour production facility in Ghana on November 6, 2024.
YARP Foods is one of the winners of the KIC 2024 AgriTech Challenge Pro.
The production facility, located in Akumsa Dumase in the Bono East Region of Ghana, represents a milestone for the budding agribusiness, which has been at the forefront of transforming Ghana’s cassava value chain.
With a production capacity of 1 tonner per day, the facility is set to gradually meet growing demand in both local and international markets.
Speaking at the launch Mr Andy Donsah Yeboah, Co-Founder/CEO of YARP Foods, explained that, “This milestone reflects our commitment to leveraging innovation to create sustainable solutions within the agricultural sector. Cassava, a staple crop in Ghana, has enormous untapped potential, and we aim to redefine its value by producing high-quality cassava flour that caters to the food and industrial sectors.”
YARP Foods’ journey began in the 2024 AgriTech Challenge Pro, a flagship programme by Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) designed to empower entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector with the tools and skills to turn their innovative ideas into impactful businesses.
The programme is being implemented in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Winning the challenge provided the team with funding, mentorship, and technical support, paving the way for the realisation of their ambitious goals.
The facility, he said, would also provide a reliable market for local cassava farmers, enhancing their livelihoods and promoting inclusive growth across the value chain.
“We source directly from smallholder farmers, ensuring their livelihoods,” said Andy “Our goal is not only to create a profitable business but also to make a meaningful impact on the lives of farmers and the broader community. We are also creating employment opportunities for other young people within the community who work within the production facility,” he added.
“KIC is incredibly proud of what YARP Foods has achieved,” Benjamin Gyna- Kesse, Executive Director of KIC, said.
“Their success is a testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship and the potential of young agribusiness leaders to drive sustainable growth and employment opportunities in Ghana’s agriculture sector,” he added.
BY TIMES REPORTER