Prez. Mahama commissions Nestlé Ghana’s expanded evaporated milk production line in Tema

Nestlé Ghana recently expanded its evaporated milk production capacity at its Tema factory to 30,000 tonnes annually, signaling a strengthening commitment to local manufacturing and Ghana's industrial development. The new production line, unveiled on October 8, 2026, can produce up to 500,000 cans of evaporated milk per day, nearly doubling the factory's capacity.

Nestlé Ghana's Managing Director, Salomé Azevedo, made the announcement during the commissioning ceremony. She emphasized the investment's significance in reflecting Nestlé's confidence in Ghana's future and its dedication to expanding local manufacturing. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who also attended the event, noted that the factory, which has been operational since 1971, currently produces over 75,000 tonnes of products annually, including Milo, Cerelac, Ideal Milk, Carnation, and Nescafé.

President Akufo-Addo highlighted the expansion as an important demonstration of Ghana's capacity to produce more of what it consumes and boost local manufacturing, aligning with the government's 24-hour economy initiative. Azevedo stated that the factory operates 24/7 and has consistently invested in sustainable production, attributing the new production line to the efforts of various teams involved in its design, installation, and testing.

She added that the investment aims to further strengthen Nestlé Ghana's contribution to local manufacturing, create shared value for various stakeholders, and reinforce Ghana's position as a competitive manufacturing destination.