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Ivory Coast asks FrieslandCampina for help
The Ministry of Agriculture in Ivory Coast has approached FrieslandCampina to help with setting up its own dairy production in the country. This is what Roger Adou, director for West Africa of FrieslandCampina said to a number of African media. The Dutch company also sees other opportunities in the country.
The point is that Ivory Coast can now only meet 18% of the need for dairy with its own production. That's because it's not dairy country. Because dairy is a source of highly concentrated foods, the country still wants to increase its own dairy production, just like Nigeria is doing. In the case of Côte d'Ivoire it will be slow. That is why a lot of import production is needed.
FrieslandCampina can play a role in this, the company says. In 2014, it took over Olam's operations in Ivory Coast. This gives it a factory and a strong brand, plus the opportunity to grow further.
FrieslandCampina's regional head office has also been located in Abidjan, the capital of the Ivory Coast for some time.
According to Adou, FrieslandCampina now obtains 10% of its turnover from Africa. By 2030, that percentage should have doubled. The population is growing rapidly in Africa, but for most countries self-sufficiency in dairy production is not feasible, FrieslandCampina believes. Only a single country, such as Uganda, can provide for its own needs. In most other cases, import is the only alternative.
Klaas van der Horst
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