With a total investment of US$25M (approximately 15.2 billion FCFA), Togo Soja has 2 processing units that will be used to produce soybean oil and cakes. Currently, the unit’s capacity is 50,000 tons, but PIA is confident the plant can produce more.
Does adetikope have a soybean processing plant in Togo Soja?
Adetikope Industrial Platform is proud to officially announce the full operationality of Togo Soja, the local Soya processing plant located in the area ,” PIA announced. With a total investment of US$25M (approximately 15.2 billion FCFA), Togo Soja has 2 processing units that will be used to produce soybean oil and cakes.
Will soybean oil replace the import of edible oil in Togo?
The two factories, which are also equipped with refining units, will produce edible soybean oil, de-oiled cakes, lecithin, soybean pieces, roasted soybeans, and soybean flour. The PIA says that "the production of soybean oil will replace the import of edible oils in the country," and expects more than 350 jobs for Togolese citizens.
Why is soybean processing important in Togo?
According to PIA, soybean processing is expected to fuel international and sub-regional exports. In Togo, Soybean cultivation has become profitable not only for soybean farmers but also for other actors in the value chain.