Minister of Labour commends Nutrifoods for operating 24-hour shift system

Accra, Dec. 21, — Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has commended Nutrifoods Ghana Limited for operating a 24-hour shift system in line with the Government’s 24-hour economy policy.

He also praised the company for its contribution to job creation and economic growth, as well as its strong safety record, noting that Nutrifoods had recorded more than 14 years without lost time due to accidents.

The Minister made the remarks during a working visit to Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, a joint venture between Olam and Sanyo and a major player in Ghana’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, particularly in the culinary and snacks categories.

Nutrifoods produces household brands including Tasty Tom, NutriSnax, Royal King Cracker and Perk.

With nearly 15 years of operations in Ghana, the company has developed a portfolio of homegrown brands tailored to the tastes and preferences of Ghanaian consumers.

Dr Pelpuo toured the company’s manufacturing facility in the Tema Industrial Area, which produces Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix and is recognised as the largest tomato-based processing and canning facility in West Africa.

He commended the company’s commitment to high-quality production and expressed satisfaction that its brands were developed and manufactured locally.

“I am impressed that the company is well established here and the products are made here by Ghanaians,” he said.

Dr Pelpuo described his interaction with management and staff as encouraging, adding that he observed a healthy labour relations climate with compliance in occupational safety and health standards as well as labour laws.

He reiterated that Government considered the private sector a critical partner in addressing unemployment and was committed to supporting efforts to build a robust and competitive private sector.

Mr Jay Anjaria, Managing Director and Business Head of Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, said the company employed nearly 2,000 people and continued to invest in developing local intellectual and technical capacity in line with international manufacturing standards.

He noted that Nutrifoods Ghana had been recognised as a Top Employer in Ghana and Africa for five consecutive years by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting its strong human resource practices, focus on employee development and inclusive work culture.

The Minister was accompanied by directors and other staff of the Ministry during the visit.

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