Felicia Twumasi, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Homefoods Processing and Cannery Ltd., is an icon in Ghana’s agro-processing industry. What she started as a small-scale food packaging venture has transformed into a well-established brand that supplies quality African food products to local and international markets, making her one of Ghana’s most remarkable female entrepreneurs.
Twumasi founds Homefoods
Established in 1995, Homefoods originated from Twumasi’s desire to enhance the value of locally sourced agricultural produce while maintaining the authentic taste of African cuisine. The businesswoman launched her business with a modest capital of $500. Starting by packaging natural food ingredients in her kitchen with one employee, the company has since evolved into a household name across Ghana and beyond.
Homefoods specialises in producing and exporting processed and packaged food products, including spices, shito, tomato paste, palm oil, shea butter, and other African staples. The company strongly emphasises quality control, food safety, and international packaging standards, ensuring its products remain competitive on the global stage.
A key pillar of HomeFoods’ success is its inclusive sourcing model. The company partners with over 5,000 smallholder farmers across Ghana and the West African sub-region. These farmers are integrated into the supply chain through training and support programs, ensuring a consistent and sustainable supply of raw materials. This approach guarantees product quality and fosters rural development and economic empowerment, particularly for women in agriculture.
“Success is failure turned inside out! Failures as disruptors always have opportunities if you have the entrepreneurial spirit.”-Felicia Twumasi, CEO of Homefoods Processing and Cannery Ltd.
Since its inception, Homefoods has attracted numerous strategic partnerships and financial support. The company has received funding from the Ghana EXIM Bank to enhance its export capacity and has benefited from development finance programmes to strengthen regional agribusinesses. These investments have played a crucial role in enabling the company to access new markets in Europe, North America, and Asia.
HomeFoods generates multi-million-dollar revenues currently and is recognised as a leading advocate for promoting African food products globally.
The company’s growth is further evidenced by its export activities, which have expanded from initial shipments to over forty full container loads yearly. The company has achieved substantial growth, sustainability, and a positive social impact.
In 2025, Felicia Twumasi was honoured with the Top Future of Food & Beverage Visionary of the Year award at the 2nd Future of Food & Beverages Manufacturing Awards, Ghana. This prestigious accolade, presented by the Governance & Business Boardroom, recognises her exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to the food industry.
The company was also recognised as the Best Food Processing Company of the Year, highlighting Felicia Twumasi’s dedication to quality and innovation in agro-processing.
