Nakong · Upper East Region · GhanaShea. Stewardship. Shared prosperity.

Our future

Built in phases.
Designed to endure.

Shea is a long term investment. Our plan allows the plantation, processing capability and community foundations to develop responsibly.

01Under way

The foundation

Establish the plantation.

Grow and care for the seedlings, develop cultivation knowledge and build the foundations for future harvests.

The starting point is the 20 acre project in Nakong, supported by technical knowledge and seedling assistance from the Global Shea Alliance.

02In development

Local capacity

Develop processing and prepare for export.

Progress the factory plans and worker accommodation, alongside the infrastructure and operating arrangements the site needs.

The first commercial direction is semi processed shea ingredients for manufacturers, initially targeting Western Europe. Processing plans, supply arrangements and buyer qualification need to develop together.

03Future phase

More value locally

Create Azumacole’s own products.

Develop a range of shea products for African markets as the business builds capability.

This phase depends on established processing, product development, the relevant approvals and a sound commercial foundation.

04Longer term

A place to connect

Consider guest accommodation.

Introduce guest houses later, as the project and the surrounding opportunity mature.

Guest accommodation is a longer term ambition. Worker housing sits within the factory development plans and serves a separate purpose.

Responsible growth

Progress with
strong foundations.

Each phase will depend on plant establishment, infrastructure, approvals, financing and commercial readiness. The company will publish progress as milestones are reached.

Our ambition is steady development that strengthens the business and its contribution to Nakong over time.

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A shared vision.
A lasting partnership.

For ingredient buyers, technical partners and organisations that share our commitment to people and place.

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