Adams Kitchen, one of Ghana’s fastest-growing local food brands, has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art food processing and packaging facility at John Agyekum Kufuor Estate at Pokukrom in the Atwima Nwabiagya South of the Ashanti Region.
The new facility, named the “Adams Kitchen and Food Factory”, is set to become the central hub for large-scale food production and distribution to support the company’s 11 existing branches, with additional outlets planned as part of its expansion strategy.
At the commissioning ceremony, CEO Adams Alex Sparfford explained that the factory was established in response to growing demand and the need to streamline operations.
“Cooking in small kitchens can no longer meet the pressure of our orders,” he told guests. “We needed a powerful system that ensures hygiene, speed, and consistency—and this factory provides exactly that.”
With locations including Abuakwa, Apatrapa, Pokukrom, Nyankyereniase, Atwima Koforidua, Santasi Roundabout, AAMUSTED, Tanoso, Tafo 4 Miles, and KNUST Ayeduase Gate, Adams Kitchen has become a household name in the Ashanti Region, known for its local Ghanaian meals.
But Sparfford says the vision goes beyond food delivery. In a bid to tackle the shortage of skilled chefs, the company is launching a “chef-sourced” recipe model, inviting chefs and food entrepreneurs to submit their own dishes for production and retail through the factory.
“Many hotels and restaurants are struggling due to a deficiency of trained chefs. We are giving them a solution—submit your recipe, we produce, and you retail. It saves energy, labour, and cost,” he explained.
Pro Vice Chancellor
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Prof. Isaac Boateng has lauded the entrepreneurial journey of an alumnus who converted a humble food joint into a successful food brand now working as a modern factory.
“What we see today is an alumnus who graduated with all the training we gave him. He started as a food joint, and today, we are happy to witness this remarkable growth,” he told the audience, which included local officials, entrepreneurs, and students.
However, the academic leader also used the occasion to issue a stern reminder about work ethic and discipline in Ghana’s job market.
“Our attitude as workers needs to change. Many times, people go to work and don’t put in much effort. Some even steal from their employers,” he said. “When the business collapses, all those employees lose their jobs, and that adds to the unemployment rate in this country.”
The Pro Vice-Chancellor stressed that maintaining business mandates integrity, hard work, and a sense of ownership among employees—qualities that are often lacking in many workplaces.
For his part, the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwadaso, Eric Asibey, encouraged young people to take inspiration from the growth of Adams Kitchen and view self-employment as a doable pathway to economic empowerment.
He also stressed the significance of dedication and service in any role, noting that success often begins with the right attitude.
Asibey further underlined the volume of supporting Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy, adding that the establishment of such factories should align with national efforts to boost productivity and economic growth.
Future
Beyond its culinary operations, Adams Kitchen is gearing up to invest in agriculture by establishing a dedicated farm to supply fresh, locally grown vegetables for its food production needs.
CEO Adams Alex Sparfford emphasised that this move toward vertical integration is aimed at boosting local employment, with the potential to create jobs for hundreds of Ghanaian farmers. He also noted that the initiative aligns with and supports the government’s broader agricultural development agenda.
“The government says we should go into farming. We are ready. Our model is to grow, source, cook, and deliver—all while creating local employment.”
However, the CEO also called for government support, particularly in infrastructure.
“The road leading here is in a terrible state, and I can’t build roads with my own capital. If the government won’t build factories themselves, then they should at least support entrepreneurs who are doing it.”
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com/Joseph Marfo
