Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jean Naana Opoku Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships aimed at boosting the country’s agro-industrial sector, following a high-level meeting with GB Foods, a subsidiary of Agrolimen, in Barcelona.
The meeting formed part of the Vice President’s official engagements in Barcelona, where discussions centred on expanding collaboration within Ghana’s tomato value chain. The engagement highlighted the long-standing bilateral relations between Ghana and Spain, while reinforcing the government’s focus on building mutually beneficial economic partnerships.
According to details shared on the Vice President’s official Facebook page, the talks explored opportunities to enhance agro-processing, promote value addition, and create jobs across the agricultural sector. Central to the discussions was the need to fully integrate local tomato farmers into the value chain, ensuring they benefit directly from increased production and industrial activity.
The Vice President emphasised that strengthening local participation in agro-processing initiatives would not only improve farmers’ livelihoods but also contribute to reducing Ghana’s dependence on imported tomato products. This approach aligns with the government’s broader agenda to support domestic production and build a resilient agricultural economy.
Government, he noted, remains committed to creating a conducive environment for both local and foreign investment. By fostering strategic partnerships with international firms such as GB Foods, Ghana aims to accelerate industrial growth while supporting smallholder farmers and agribusinesses.
The engagement is expected to open new avenues for cooperation, particularly in the area of food processing, as Ghana continues to position itself as a key player in agricultural value addition within the sub-region.
The Vice President reiterated that leveraging such partnerships will be critical in advancing the country’s economic transformation agenda, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, job creation, and inclusive growth.
