Beacon, Bostex scale up poultry value addition in push to cut imports

By Juliet ETEFE

Beacon Source and Services Limited, in partnership with Germany’s Bostex Trading GmbH, has commissioned an expanded cold storage facility and broken ground for a pilot poultry value-added processing plant as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s domestic poultry value chain and reduce the heavy import dependence.

The twin projects, located in Kpone-Katamanso in the Greater Accra Region, are aligned with government’s Feed Ghana Programme and the Poultry Industry Revitalisation initiative, which seek to rebuild domestic production capacity, enhance agro-industrial development and create jobs across the livestock value chain.

Managing Director of Beacon Source and Services Limited, Mr. Fidelis Kpeglar, described the 2,400-Tonne cold storage facility and groundbreaking of as a landmark step in Ghana’s industrial and agricultural transformation.

He said the investment represents a deliberate shift toward local value creation, enhanced industrial capacity, improved food safety and skills development within the food supply chain.

According to him, the phased strategy — from value-added processing to product diversification and ultimately a fully integrated poultry and cold-chain hub — reflects disciplined planning and responsible long-term investment.

Mr. Kpeglar noted that the progress has been made possible through a strong and evolving partnership with Bostex GmbH, which has transitioned from a conventional trading relationship into a strategic collaboration grounded in trust, transparency and shared long-term vision.

The partnership, he said, reinforces Ghana–Germany economic cooperation and signals confidence in Ghana’s potential as a destination for sustainable agro-industrial growth.

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku said the project aligns directly with government’s livestock development agenda under the Feed Ghana Programme. He described poultry as the most immediate and high-impact opportunity for import substitution and job creation.

Ghana currently spends between US$300 million and US$400 million annually on poultry imports, a situation the Minister described as economically unsustainable. In addition, the country imports approximately 300,000 tonnes of processed chicken each year due to limited domestic processing capacity.

“The time has come to rebuild domestic capacity across the entire poultry value chain from hatchery to feed production, from farm to processing and from cold storage to market,” he said.

He added that “the revitalisation of Ghana’s poultry sector will not be achieved by policy alone. It requires infrastructure, capital, technology, and sustained collaboration between Government and the private sector.”

He stressed that increased production without corresponding investment in processing and cold storage would create new constraints, noting that the expanded cold storage facility will reduce post-harvest losses, stabilise supply and improve food safety standards, while the processing complex will provide the industrial backbone to absorb rising domestic output.

Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, Augustus Goosie Tanoh, also noted that the country’s poultry import bill underscores the scale of domestic demand and presents a strategic opportunity for local producers.

He described Beacon’s expansion as anchored within the national poultry value chain and as fitting squarely within the government’s 24-Hour Economy framework, which seeks to align private enterprise with priority value chains.

He added that stronger downstream processing infrastructure is critical to prevent farmers from remaining price takers, emphasising the need for regional meat processing hubs, egg processing platforms and expanded cold-chain systems to stabilise markets and enforce quality standards.

For his part, Managing Director of Bostex Trading GmbH, Mr. Holger Inselmann, said Bostex financed Phase I of the cold storage facility and is supporting Phase II expansion, reflecting confidence in Beacon’s operational performance and Ghana’s food supply chain potential.

He described the poultry value-added project as a strategic move from import reliance toward local industrial capability.

Mr. Thomas Bressler, Managing Director of Wilhelm G. Clasen GmbH & Co. KG, noted that infrastructure and strong partnerships are essential to building resilient agricultural systems.

Delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK Ghana), Dr. Michael Blank reiterated that the project represents a decisive step toward reducing imports, improving Ghana’s trade balance, creating jobs and generating tax revenue.

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo stated that the investment is a significant milestone for agro-industrial development in the region and assured the company of the Assembly’s support in facilitating permits and maintaining a secure business environment.

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