Premium Foods Limited (PFL) is an agro-processing company that specializes in grain-related products in Ghana and the sub-Saharan African Region. The company operates under the government's One-District-One Factory initiative aimed at creating employment and boosting the local economy. PFL is situated in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
Premium Foods Limited has been producing a range of nutritious foods in Ghana since 1999, with the aim of ensuring food security and nutrition. The company uses a variety of ingredients, including maize, soya, and sorghum, some of which are sourced locally while others are obtained from smallholder farmers and emerging markets. This approach not only helps local farmers increase their yields but also promotes the growth of the agricultural sector in Ghana.
Premium Foods Ltd aims to combat malnutrition and improve the human capital of Ghana by offering products such as Maizoya, Super Cereal, and Maize Grit. Maizoya is a healthy combination of wheat, soya, and sugar suitable for both children and adults. Super Cereal, a specialized nutritious food, is a blend of cereals, wheat, soya, and sugar enriched with extra vitamins and minerals to promote good health. In 2022, Premium Foods Ltd exported Super Cereal to Burkina Faso as part of the United Nations World Food Programme initiative.
Premium Foods Ltd operates two production sites with a total operating capacity of 133,440 metric tonnes per year. These plants are equipped with modern facilities to enhance the production process. The company aims to be a top supplier and processor of grains-based products in Ghana and the sub-Saharan region. They plan to achieve this by establishing sustainable value chain connections for grains.
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