Nestlé Ghana’s Tema factory can now produce 30,000 tonnes of evaporated milk annually after the company expanded its production capacity with a new line capable of manufacturing 500,000 cans per day. The facility’s upgrade was inaugurated on Thursday, October 8, 2026, by President Mahama.
Salomé Azevedo, Managing Director of Nestlé Ghana, said the investment nearly doubled the factory’s evaporated milk output. She told the commissioning event that the expansion reflected Nestlé’s confidence in Ghana’s future and its drive to grow local manufacturing.
Nestlé has operated in Ghana since 1957, the year of the country’s independence. The Tema factory began production in 1971, with Ideal Milk among its first products. Today, the factory produces over 75,000 tonnes annually, including Milo, Cerelac, Ideal Milk, Carnation, and Nescafé.
President Mahama described the investment as a demonstration of Ghana’s ability to produce more of what it consumes. The expansion aligns with the government’s 24-hour economy initiative, which aims to increase industrial activity and create jobs through continuous production.
Azevedo said the factory runs around the clock, seven days a week, and has invested in sustainable production methods. She credited the teams who designed, installed, and tested the new line alongside the operators managing daily operations.
The investment is expected to deepen Nestlé Ghana’s local manufacturing footprint and generate value for consumers, workers, families, and communities. Azevedo said the project builds on a legacy of shared progress and creates opportunities across the company’s value chain, reinforcing Ghana’s position as a manufacturing destination.
The expanded evaporated milk line raises the factory’s overall annual output significantly, positioning Nestlé Ghana to meet growing demand within the country and the region. The launch signals a continuation of industrial growth in Tema, which has long been a hub for manufacturing.
According to 3News.
