Lush sustainable cashew farm in the Bono Region at golden hour

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About Sampa Nuts Limited

Bridging Ghana's cashew processing gap — one nut, zero waste, global quality.

Our Story

Born in Sampa.
Built for the World.

Sampa Nuts Limited was founded with a single conviction: that Ghana's cashew should be processed at home to global standards — not exported raw for other nations to capture the value.

Located in Sampa, Jaman North District — the country's primary cashew collection and trading hub in the Bono Region — SNL operates a modern, integrated processing facility with an annual nameplate capacity of 30,000 MT.

From the first nut received to the last gram of compost produced, SNL operates a fully circular, zero-waste model — processing kernels, shells, cashew apples, and all residues into high-value export and domestic products.

“Setting the benchmark for West African value addition and global export standards.”
Ghanaian cashew farmer holding freshly harvested cashew apples
Bono Region, Ghana · Cashew Heartland
30,000 MT
Annual Processing Capacity
Zero-Waste
Processing Standard
4+
Global Export Regions
10,000+
Outgrower Farmers Supported

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

“To become Ghana's leading cashew processing company, recognised for quality, innovation, and total value utilisation across the cashew value chain.”

Our Mission

“To transform locally sourced cashew nuts into high-value global products, create sustainable livelihoods, and promote industrial development in the Bono Region and beyond.”

How We Operate

Four Strategic Pillars

01

Integration & Value Addition

Process raw cashew nuts and all by-products under one roof — kernels, CNSL, briquettes, animal feed, juice, and compost. Every part of the cashew monetised.

02

Quality & Efficiency

Semi-automated processing technology achieving high kernel recovery rates (28% blended yield). HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, and FDA certifications on a clear roadmap.

03

Sustainable Sourcing

5,000+ smallholder farmers organised into cooperatives across Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions. Annual supply contracts, minimum price guarantees, digital traceability.

04

Market Diversification

Export markets (Europe, North America, Asia, UAE) as the primary revenue driver, while building the Sampa Nuts consumer brand across Ghana and ECOWAS.

Leadership

Board of Directors

DC

Pan-African Business & Multi-Country Market Entry

Dr. Charles Fordjour

Board Chairman — Markets & Growth

Founder & CEO of PharmaSymbiosis Limited, operating across 16 African countries. Formerly Head of Policy & Access at Roche (Sub-Saharan Africa), driving expansion into nine nations. A native of Sampa with over 20 years of leadership, he brings exceptional pan-African market expertise and institutional partnership experience to accelerate SNL's regional growth and export agenda.

YO

Development Finance & Value Chain Economics

Yaw Oteng

Board Member — Finance & Strategy

Finance and economic development expert with 24+ years across commercial banking, DFIs, and multilateral agencies. Currently Biodiversity Finance Manager at UNDP and former Deputy CEO for Finance at the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), where he directed financing for strategic crops including cashew. His blend of private and public sector finance experience guides SNL's capital structure and value creation strategy.

DO

Food Safety, GMP & Regulatory Compliance

Dr. Olivia Agyekumwaa Boateng

Board Member — Regulatory & Quality Assurance

Regulatory affairs leader with 20+ years of experience within Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). Instrumental in achieving WHO GBT Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. Her deep expertise in GMP inspections, food safety standards, and market surveillance ensures SNL’s operations and certification roadmaps are anchored in world-class regulatory practices.

ME

Strategic Governance, Labor Relations & Policy Execution

Mrs. Emma Ofori Agyemang

Board Member — Public Policy & Institutional Relations

Distinguished public policy expert and Chief Director at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. With nearly 30 years in Ghana's public sector across ministries including Health and Employment, she has successfully managed multi-million dollar international projects. She brings invaluable expertise in strategic governance, labor frameworks, and aligning corporate objectives with national development priorities.

Implementation Partners

Built With the Best

PSL Machinery
Cashew Machine Vietnam
Niras Consulting
GIZ
Africa Cashew Alliance

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