Expansion of Kente Farms Processing Facility

Business Overview

Expansion of Kente Farms Processing Facility

Deep Dive

Kente Farms is a Ghanaian agro-processing business focused on transforming locally sourced cassava into packaged flour and starch products for retail and industrial use. We are raising capital to expand processing capacity, improve packaging infrastructure, and meet growing regional demand.

Founder & Team

Kente Farms was founded by Ama Mensah, an agribusiness entrepreneur with experience in agricultural supply chains and food processing operations in Ghana. The leadership team combines expertise in: Agro-processing operations Distribution and logistics Farmer network management Retail partnerships The company currently employs 12 full-time staff and works directly with a growing network of local farmers and suppliers to ensure consistent production and raw material sourcing. The team’s focus is on building scalable, locally driven food processing infrastructure while increasing market access for Ghanaian agricultural producers.

Primary Use of Funds

The capital raised will be used to expand cassava processing capacity, improve packaging infrastructure, increase raw material sourcing from local farmers, and scale distribution operations across major regions in Ghana. Funds will also support the acquisition of additional processing equipment, hiring of operational staff, and expansion into new retail and wholesale markets. These improvements are projected to increase production capacity by over 120% within 12 months.

Financial Highlights

Kente Farms generates revenue through wholesale distribution of cassava flour and starch products to retailers, food vendors, and small-scale manufacturers across Ghana. The business currently averages approximately ₵85,000 in monthly revenue, with revenue growing by over 40% in the past 12 months due to increased demand for locally processed agricultural products. Current gross margins average between 28–35%, supported by direct sourcing partnerships with over 80 smallholder farmers in the Eastern Region. Key financial highlights include: Consistent month-on-month revenue growth Recurring wholesale purchase agreements with retail distributors Expansion from 25 to 80 supplier farmers within 18 months Increasing demand from regional markets outside Accra The additional capital will be used to scale processing operations, improve packaging efficiency, and expand distribution capacity, with projected production growth of 120% within the next year.