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Ernst & Young Awards

Felicia Twumasi receiving the Ernst & Young AwardIn November 2014, the CEO of Homefoods was nominated as Finalist at Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, West Africa. The award ceremony was held in EKO Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.

Some of her mates from Harvard Business School, Boston USA attended the ceremony to support and celebrate with her.

“Felicia, we are proud of you for your achievement. Being the ONLY African Woman in class during our years in HBS, we are not surprised of this achievement”. -Abiola, Charles and Annie.

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A visit from our Netherlands Customers

A visit from our Netherlands Customers (Asia Express) to our Accra Office on 15th November 2019.

Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business

Felicia Twumasi established Homefoods in 1995. The idea for a business had been brewing since she was at convent school. Initially, the company focused exclusively on the export of red palm oil, securing substantial market share through a partner in the UK under the Blue Bay label, but today it also produces a range spices and seasonings, sauces and local Ghanaian favourites such as gari. Jeanette Clark spoke to Felicia about putting a supply chain in place, export vs local markets and the grind to grow the company’s customer base.

VISIT FROM OUR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS

Homefoods was priveledged to host our European customers (Fresh Tropical) at our Accra Office-Odorkor.