Vice President Opoku-Agyemang engages GB Foods to boost Ghana’s tomato value chain.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has engaged Spanish food company GB Foods in Barcelona, as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s tomato value chain and deepen agro-industrial partnerships.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of her official visit to Spain, focused on expanding opportunities within Ghana’s agriculture sector, particularly in tomato production and processing, in line with the government’s drive to promote value addition and reduce import dependence.
Officials said discussions centred on integrating local farmers into structured value chains to improve productivity, ensure sustainable incomes and support agro-processing initiatives that create jobs across the sector.
The engagement also reaffirmed bilateral relations between Ghana and Spain, with both sides exploring ways to strengthen cooperation in agribusiness and industrial development.
Government representatives reiterated their commitment to creating an enabling environment for private investment, particularly in agriculture, as part of a broader economic transformation agenda aimed at boosting local production and enhancing food security.
The Vice President’s meeting with GB Foods formed part of a series of high-level engagements during her visit to Barcelona, where she is also participating in the Fourth High-Level Meeting of the “In Defence of Democracy” initiative.
According to a statement from the Office of the Vice President, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang was received on arrival by members of the Ghanaian community in Spain, led by Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, who briefed her on the programme for the visit.
The meeting is expected to bring together global leaders to deliberate on strengthening democratic governance and safeguarding democratic values amid evolving global challenges.
Ghana’s participation underscores its continued commitment to international cooperation and the promotion of democratic principles, while also leveraging diplomatic engagements to advance economic partnerships.
The Vice President’s visit is therefore seen as combining diplomatic dialogue with economic outreach, particularly in sectors such as agriculture where foreign partnerships are expected to play a key role in driving growth and reducing reliance on imports.
