The 7th edition of agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana 2025 a great success

(Accra / Heidelberg) agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana closed on a very positive note. Many exhibitors and visitors alike reported new and exciting business opportunities made between entrepreneurs from all over the world, as well as lively and cordial encounters.

Now in its 7th edition, Ghana's leading trade show & conference, agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana, returned to the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre AICC from 28 to 30 Octobre 2025.

Organised by fairtrade Messe, in partnership with ACE Group and Geovision, the event once again brought together global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of agribusiness, food processing, plastics and packaging in West Africa.

Highlights in 2025

The opening session brought together an impressive line-up of dignitaries and industry leaders: Frederik Landshöft, German Ambassador; Jürgen Heissel, Austrian Ambassador; Thando Dalamba, Counsellor at the South African High Commission; Rens Twijnstra, Head of Economic Affairs at the Embassy of the Netherlands; Gregor Schneider, Trade Counsellor at the Delegation of the EU to Ghana; Anthony Morrison, CEO of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana; Dr. Michael Blank, Delegate – Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana; Caroline A. Tsikata, 2nd Vice President - Institute of Packaging Ghana.  Their presence underscored the show's growing international relevance and its vital role in advancing Ghana's industrial potential.

Another key highlight was the launch of the Ghana–Netherlands Seed Partnership, presented by H.E. Jeroen Verheul, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ghana, marking an important step toward sustainable agricultural development.

Last but not least, the 7th Student Packaging Research & Innovation Challenge – Awards also drew a lot of attention, recognizing the creativity and potential of young talents shaping the future of Ghana's packaging industry.

· Exhibitors from 15 countries

Exhibitors from 15 countries presented technologies, products, and solutions tailored to the Ghanaian and West African markets. The exhibitors come from from China, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Kenya, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.

· High-level Conference Programme

A rich conference agenda brought together policymakers, technology leaders, and industry experts to discuss agribusiness development, food processing, sustainable packaging, and circular economy models.

Topics included Innovations in Food Preservation Technologies; Sustainable Packaging Solutions in agro processing; Digital Harvest: Smart solution for profitable horticulture from farm to market; Quality Assurance and Food Safety Standards on the processing floor; The Arise Foods Blueprint: Scaling cereal processing from local farms to national markets; Financing and Upscaling in agro processing; Beyond Disposable: Crafting a single-use plastic free future for food & beverages packaging; Closing the Loop: The role of recycling in reducing plastic waste in the food processing sector; GROW24; Beyond Loss: Transforming post-harvest waste into valuable products through circular food processing; Entrepreneurship in the agro processing space; Stand out through branding.

· Netherlands Pavilion

Twelve Dutch exhibitors once again showcased cutting-edge agri-tech innovations and sustainable solutions at the Netherlands Pavilion, supported by key institutional partners from the Netherlands.

· ITC Pavilion

The International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations (UN), under the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade (EAT) Programme supported 10 Nigerian and 10 Ivorian agrifood exporters. Nigeria exporters showcased products such as cassava, corn, onions, and rice, while Ivorian companies featured pineapple, corn, rice, and cassava manioc.

· South Africa Pavilion supported by Western Cape

The South Africa Pavilion – supported by the Western Cape Government – highlighted advanced food, beverage, and packaging technologies from leading South African innovators.

Tap into Ghana's booming agrofood & plastprintpack market

· Ghana's food & beverage technology imports increased from €59 million in 2017 to €80 million in 2024. (VDMA)

· Food & beverage ingredients: With a population exceeding 35 million in 2025 and projected to reach 80 million by 2050 (World Bank), Ghana represents a fast-growing consumer market.

· Food trade: Ghana imported food worth US$1.8 billion and exported food worth US$3.0 billion in 2023 (WTO).

· Ghana's imports of plastic raw materials increased by 7.3% annually, from 270 kt in 2018 to 411 kt in 2024. (EUROMAP)

· The country's plastic consumption is up from 263 kt in 2018 to 366 kt in 2024 (+5.7% annually) , expected to reach 467 kt by 2029. (EUROMAP)

· From €23 million in 2017 to €56 million in 2024, Ghana's imports of plastics technology show an annual increase of 13.6%. (VDMA)

· Ghana's imports of printing & paper technology made up for €14m in 2024. (VDMA)

· Ghana's packaging technology imports increased from €30m in 2017 to €49 million in 2024, an annual plus of 7.3%. (VDMA)

Join us at agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana in October 2027

With its combination of high-level conferences, international pavilions, and strong regional participation, agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana in October 2027 will once again be the industry's must-attend platform for networking, learning, and investment in West Africa.

For more information: www.agrofood-ghana.com | www.ppp-ghana.com

About the organiser

fairtrade - Valuable business contacts

Founded in 1991, fairtrade has long been one of the leading organisers of professional international agrofood & plastprintpack trade fairs in Africa and the Middle East.

Over the decades, more than 36,000 exhibitors and 1.5 million trade visitors have expressed their confidence in us. The company connects emerging markets with global technology leaders and facilitates valuable business contacts.

fairtrade is managed by its founder Martin März and his son Paul März, who joined the company in 2016, supported by a highly motivated team of professionals trained in cooperation with the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg.
Certified under ISO 9001:2015 and a member of UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, fairtrade stands for excellence, reliability, and innovation.

ACE GROUP

ACE Group has established itself as one of India's most successful exhibition organizers focusses on its principles of consistent performance to deliver businesses to the Indian companies. With an objective to meet the expectations of Exhibitors ACE Group has been organizing world-class exhibitions year after year.

The repertoire of their events includes international exhibitions and trade shows across various industries such as agriculture and technology, building and construction, ceramics, food and beverages, packaging, plastics, engineering, and health, pharmaceuticals, and the medical industry.