Pneuma Food Scientifics Launches Four Cashew‑Based Products in Ghana
Pneuma Food Scientifics (PFS) introduced four new products—Cashmint Twist, Instant Rice Porridge Mix with Cashew Apple Powder, Instant Rice Porridge Mix with Cashew Nut Grits, and Cashew Energy Bar—using locally grown cashew and rice
In Brief
- •Pneuma Food Scientifics (PFS) introduced four new products—Cashmint Twist, Instant Rice Porridge Mix with Cashew Apple Powder, Instant Rice Porridge Mix with Cashew Nut Grits, and Cashew Energy Bar—using locally grown cashew and rice
- •The launch is backed by the German development agency GIZ’s MOVE project, which has supported 25 African companies since 2024 to create more than 65 new agri‑food products
- •The initiative seeks to boost Ghana’s agri‑food sector by turning raw commodities into finished goods, creating jobs and reducing reliance on imported processed foods
- •About 75% of MOVE‑supported companies are led by women, underscoring the growing role of women entrepreneurs in the sector
Why It Matters
The introduction of cashew‑based products demonstrates how Ghana can add value to its agricultural produce, potentially increasing farmers’ incomes and diversifying the food market. By encouraging local production of finished goods, the initiative may reduce imports, strengthen food security, and create employment opportunities, especially for women entrepreneurs who represent a majority of the supported companies.
Key Details
- Number of new products launched
- 4
- Supporting project
- GIZ MOVE
- Companies supported by MOVE
- 25
- Products developed by MOVE
- >65
- Women‑led companies percentage
- 75%
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