Olam Food Ingredients Ghana Limited (ofi), one of the leading ingredients companies in the country and exporter of cocoa and cashew, has paid a courtesy visit to the new leadership of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) at their East Legon Office in Accra to strengthen ties, drive innovation and explore new opportunities to advance Ghana’s cashew sector.
The delegation, led by Mr. Raphael Yussif Amankwa, General Manager of the cashew business, met with key figures at the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) to congratulate them on their appointment and initiate a collaborative engagement.
Officials who met the delegation from Olam Food Ingredients Ghana Limited included the Ag Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andy Osei Okrah, Deputy CEO (Operations), Mr Rich Kofi Kofituo, former Deputy CEO (Finance), Mr Yaw Oteng, and a Cashew Value Chain Specialist, Mr. Boabeng Adams.
Receiving the delegation from ofi, Dr Andy Osei Okrah commended the team for the visit and discussed the Authority’s plans for the immediate future. He indicated that the Tree Crops Development Authority had renewed plans to strengthen institutional structures and boost local cashew processing.
On his part, Mr Amankwa emphasized the company’s commitment to the shared values. He said,
“At ofi, our focus is beyond procurement; we invest in the farmer’s wellbeing. We aim to build resilient farming communities by distributing quality cashew seedlings, training on Good Agricultural Practices, and supporting additional livelihood ventures like beekeeping. This visit to TCDA marks a key step in strengthening collaboration between the Authority and private sector actors like ofi as we work together to unlock the full potential of Ghana’s cashew sector.”
The visit reaffirmed ofi’s commitment to working closely with regulatory bodies to drive innovation and sustainability within the sector. With aligned visions and open dialogue, both ofi and TCDA are poised to build a strong foundation for impactful partnerships that will benefit Ghana’s farmers, processors, and the broader agricultural landscape.
