Maphlix Trust Ghana Ltd.

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felix.kamassah@maphlixtrust.com
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Agro processing and value chain development

Maphlix Trust Ghana Limited operates an integrated Agro-Processing and Value Chain Development model that focuses on transforming raw agricultural produce into high-value, nutrient-dense products. This unit is a core driver of the company's growth, with plans to increase annual processing capacity from 700 metric tons to 18,000 metric tons by 2027.

The company adds value to its root and tuber crops through several key product lines:

  • Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) Puree: A flagship innovation launching in 2025, this puree serves as a nutritious, cost-effective substitute for wheat flour in bakeries, potentially reducing bread costs by up to 20%.
  • Fortified Gari: Maphlix produces gari (a fermented cassava staple) fortified with Vitamin A-rich OFSP to address nutritional deficiencies in children and vulnerable populations.
  • High-Quality Flours & Starch: Processing cassava and potatoes into fine flours and starch for use in the food, textile, and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Spices: New processing lines for dried ginger and turmeric are being developed to tap into high-value international culinary and medicinal markets.

Maphlix controls the entire value chain to ensure quality and sustainability:

  • Integrated Model: The company manages everything from providing seeds and technical training to its 1,481 smallholder farmers (the "Input" stage) to final export and local retail distribution (the "Market" stage).
  • Solar-Powered Packhouse: A new, state-of-the-art facility is being developed to streamline post-harvest handling, including cleaning, sorting, and cold storage, which significantly reduces post-harvest losses.
  • Automated Technology: The 2025 expansion includes the installation of a three-ton per hour automated puree machine capable of processing 800 tons of product monthly.
  • Outgrower Empowerment: By providing a guaranteed market and processing capabilities, Maphlix ensures that local farmers receive better value for their crops compared to selling raw produce.

Strategic Impact

This focus on processing allows Maphlix to move away from exporting only raw materials, instead capturing higher margins and contributing to food security and import substitution in Ghana. The company aims for this unit to be a primary revenue contributor, targeting a total company revenue of $15 million by 2027