Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment has commended Nutrifoods for operating a 24-hour shift system, in line with the government’s 24-hour economy policy He also commended the Company for its contribution to job creation and economic growth and its strong focus on consumer safety, particularly on the backdrop of over fourteen years of no Lost Time Due to Accidents. 

The Minister made the commendation when he paid a working visit to Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, a joint venture between Olam and Sanyo and a leading player in Ghana’s culinary and snacks categories within the FMCG sector. Nutrifoods Ghana Limited produces household brands such as Tasty Tom, NutriSnax, Royal King Cracker, and Perk. 

With nearly 15 years of local presence, the company has built a strong portfolio of homegrown brands developed in Ghana to meet the tastes and needs of Ghanaian consumers. 

The Minister toured Nutrifoods’ manufacturing facility in the Tema Industrial Area, which produces Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix and is recognised as the largest tomato-based processing and canning facility in West Africa. The Minister commended the company for a strong commitment to producing high quality products and was particularly impressed that all its products & brands are homegrown in Ghana. 
“I am impressed that the company is well established here and the products are made here by Ghanaians,” he said. Dr Pelpuo said his interactions with management and staff were encouraging and “l observed a healthy labour relations climate with compliance across occupational safety and health standards as well as labour laws.” 
He said the government sees the private sector as a key partner in dealing with the issue of unemployment and is therefore willing to support the building of a robust private sector. 

Mr Jay Anjaria, the Managing Director and Business Head of Nutrifoods Ghana Limited said the company employed nearly 2,000 people and continues to invest in building local intellectual and technical capacity aligned with international manufacturing benchmarks. 
He said Nutrifoods Ghana had been recognised as a Top Employer in Ghana and Africa for five consecutive years, certified by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting its strong people practices, focus on employee development, and inclusive work culture. The Minister was accompanied by Directors of the Ministry and other staff members during the visit.