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To be listed in the 2016 Directory, contact FEDERATION OF ASSOCIATIONS OF GHANAIAN EXPORTERS (FAGE) Tel: +233-302-766176 / 766846 / 767257 Fax: +233-302-766253 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fageportal.com content GHANA FRESH PRODUCE Exporters’ Directory 2 Welcome Address 3 Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) 4 Sea-Freight Pineapple Exporters of Ghana (SPEG) 8 Eastern Region Pineapple Associations (ERPA) 11 Yilo-Krobo Mango Farmers Association (YKMFA) 16 Manya Krobo Mango Farmers Association 20 Dangme-West Mango Farmers Association (DAMFA) 24 Mid-Ghana Commercial Mango Growers' Association (COMANGA) 28 Papaya and Mango Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (PAMPEAG) 32 Golden Papaya Growers Association (Nsa PapayaNsa) 34 Volta Value Chain Cooperative Fruits and Vegetables Union Limited (VVCC) 36 Ghana Association of Vegetable Exporters (GAVEX) 38 Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana (VEPEAG) 42 Ghana Root Crops and Tubers Exporters Union (GROCTEU) 46 Bio Ghana Network 48 Information on Associated Members compiled & designed by: Christoph Arndt [email protected] Nat Appiah-Opong [email protected] Anthony Sikpa President of FAGE Dear Reader! Pesticide Residue Analysis Laboratory with ISO 17025 accreditation is operational at the Ghana Welcome to Ghana Fresh Produce! Standards Authority to test on maximum residue levels compliance in fresh produce. The economic challenges that Ghana is currently experiencing has heighten the need to promote As a host of the National Technical Working Group exports more vigorously, especially the non- for GlobalGAP, FAGE has started to fund training traditional exports. The Fresh Produce industry of producer groups in preparation of GlobalGAP continues to hold a lot of potential and prospects certification. This service is provided by for increased export income generation because specialised Global GAP Farm Assurers. The of the following: majority of buyers from Europe, the US and the Middle East require Global GAP certification from Ghana has crafted and launched a National producers. Export Strategy to focus decision making and resource allocation for development and Operations are also underway to get more promotion of exports. Fresh Produce has been organic producers certified according to EU and selected as one of the priority products to be NOP standards. This process is supported by the promoted and supported. A Yam Sector Strategy Bio Ghana Network – one of the FAGE member is also in place to focus resource allocation by all associations. alliance partners to move yam exports to greater heights. Finally, a platform has been created that enables effective dialogue between stakeholders in the Today, the fresh produce industry is served by the agriculture sector under the Agriculture Public well-managed Tema Seaport Fresh Produce Private Dialogue Forum (APPDF). FAGE's active Terminal with 4,400 m² of floor space and plug in participation in this platform gives industry players stations for refrigerated containers. The state-of- an opportunity for addressing their issues and to the-art Perishable Centre at the Airport is in contribute to policy dialogue. operation and a new Cargo Centre is being built in a public-private partnership. All major farms I wish to thank all those who contributed to these now operate own pack houses with cooling developments, especially the leaders of the FAGE facilities. Refrigerated trucks are used to transport member associations for their time and efforts fresh fruits and vegetables from pack houses to spent to advance the Fresh Produce sector in the Fresh Produce Terminals at the sea port and Ghana as well as the German cooperation as well airport to provide unbroken cold chains. as other development partners for their support. Two Ghana-registered internationally recognised Yours certification bodies are now active in Ghana: Control Union and Smart-Cert (in partnership with Anthony Sikpa CERES Germany) thereby reducing the costs of President of FAGE GlobalGAP, organic, and Utz certification. A Becoming a World Class Export Business Solution Provider Background of the Business The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) is an umbrella organization of exporter, and product associations, established in 1992. With over 2,500 companies represented, FAGE embodies Ghanaian businesses in the agricultural and manufacturing industries, including exporters of food crops, seafood, agricultural products, forest products, handicrafts and textiles. FAGE promotes the expansion and diversification of Ghanaian exports to foreign markets by assisting member firms in developing and marketing their products, and by improving the enabling environment for trade through government advocacy. Member services comprise secretarial functions for its member associations, IT support as well as trade fair services. FAGE has been organizing the Ghana stand at FruitLogistica since 2006. The organization also advocates for trade expansion, participating in policymaking forums and making recommendations to government agencies and foreign entities based on its knowledge of local and international markets. These linkages between government, Ghanaian business, and their global partners facilitate doing business in Ghana and enhance the performance of non-traditional exports. Contact Details Postal Address: The President Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) 1st Floor Addison House Trade Fair – La Accra, Ghana P. O. Box M124, Accra, Ghana Telephone: +233 (0)302 766176 / 766257 / 766846 Fax: +233 (0)302 766253 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fageportal.com Business Hours: from Monday to Friday Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm SPEG Sea-Freight Pineapple Exporters of Ghana SPEG is a group of 23 pineapple producers and exporters in Ghana who currently together export 45,000 t of fresh pineapples per year in reefer vessels and by air. Pineapple varieties supplied are MD2, Smooth Cayenne, Queen Victoria and Sugarloaf. Other products include Mango, Papaya, Melons, Yam, Passion Fruits and Dried Fruits. SPEG assists its members in maintaining common quality standards, attaining certification (GlobalGAP) and providing shipping arrangements. SPEG members also co-operate in marketing of their produce in the European Union and the Middle East. To differentiate their produce from other origins, SPEG has introduced a common “Sankofa” brand which some members use to produce fruits according to defined quality criteria and production / post harvest standards. Services to Members · Arranges sea-freight space on assigned vessels · Consolidates pineapple cargo for vessel operators · Co-ordinates shipping arrangements on behalf of its members · Oversees loading of cargo at the port and prepares all documents covering exporters' shipments · Provides technical support services in Good Agricultural Practices, post-harvest handling and food safety · Undertakes market promotion and provides market information services · Undertakes lobbying of Ministries, Departments, Agencies and service providers on policies that will promote pineapple production and export Contact Stephen Mintah Physical address First Floor, Ampomah House, Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Accra, Ghana Postal address PO Box AN 5196, Accra-North, Accra, Ghana Phone +233 (0) 302 244 358; +233 (0) 302 244 357; +233 (0) 244 237 805 E-mai [email protected] [email protected] Website www.spegpine.com 4 1. 2K Farms 7. Georgefields Farms District/Region: Bawjiase, Central Region District/Region: Osaekrodua, Central Region Certification: GlobalGAP Certification: GlobalGAP, Fair Trade Crop: Pawpaw, Passion fruit Crop: Pineapple Contact: Emmanuel Carl Contact: George Donkor Phone: +233 (0) 208614336 Phone: +233 (0) 244 357 363 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 2. Adom Orchard and Agro. Pro. Co. Ltd. 8. Gold Coast Fruits Ltd. District/Region: Brema Ahomaso, Central Region District/Region: Mmampehia, Eastern Region Crop: Orange & Pineapple Certification: GlobalGAP, Fair Trade Contact: David Adom Crop: Pineapple Phone: 233 (0) 302 256 227 Contact: Dominik Klotzbach E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +233 (0) 244 209 688 E-mail: [email protected] 3. Amo Delta Ltd. Web: goldcoastfruits.com District/Region: Sogakope, South Tongu, Volta Region Certification: GlobalGAP 9. Golden Exotics Company Ltd. Crop: Passion Fruit District/Region: Oboom, Asutuare, Eastern Region Contact: Michael Cudjoe Certification: GlobalGAP, Fair Trade Phone: +233 (0) 244 669 768 Crop: Pineapple and Banana E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Jean-Claude Gruner Phone: +233 (0) 302 785 749/+233 (0) 244 311 662 4. Bomarts Farms E-mail: [email protected] District/Region: Mmampehia, Eastern Region Web: www.compagniefruitiere.fr Certification: GlobalGAP, Fair Trade Crop: Pineapple, Mango & Dried Fruits 10. Greenfields and Foods Ghana Ltd. Contact: Anthony Botchway District/Region: Gomoa Assin, Central Region Phone: +233 (0) 819 115 4-6/+233 (0) 208 122 924 Certification: GlobalGAP E-mail: [email protected] Crop: Pineapple Web: www.bomarts.com Contact: Prof. J. A. Kwarteng Phone: +233 (0) 332 135 796 5. Chartered Impex Ltd. E-mail: [email protected] District/Region: Otwekrom, Central Region Certification: GlobalGAP 11. Greenspan Farms Crop: Pineapple District/Region: Agyanoa, Eastern Region Contact: Solomon Benjamin Certification: GlobalGAP Phone: +233 (0) 302 518 452/+233 (0) 244 362 750 Crop: Pineapple E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Kwabena Afari Phone: