GB Foods Africa secures 6,000 acres in Afram Plains for large scale tomato farming

GB Foods Africa has secured 6,000 acres of land in the Afram Plains to roll out a major tomato cultivation project, marking a significant private sector investment in Ghana’s agribusiness landscape.

The initiative forms part of the company’s broader strategy to strengthen local food production and reduce reliance on imported tomato products. Company officials say the project will support year round farming, improve raw material supply for processing, and help stabilise tomato availability for both domestic consumption and industrial use.

Executives disclosed that pilot farming conducted over the past two years produced encouraging yields, giving the company confidence to scale operations. The expanded farm is expected to introduce modern agricultural practices, irrigation systems, and mechanised harvesting, while creating employment opportunities for surrounding communities.

Government representatives have welcomed the development, describing it as aligned with national efforts to boost food security, deepen agro processing, and strengthen value chains. The project is also expected to support smallholder farmers through knowledge transfer and outgrower arrangements, helping raise productivity across the sector.

Beyond farming, GB Foods Africa plans to integrate processing into the value chain, allowing tomatoes grown locally to feed directly into manufacturing. This approach is aimed at reducing foreign exchange spent on imports while building a more resilient domestic supply system.