Ekumfi, Asebu fruit growers hail Ato Forson and government for abolishing 20% export tax

The associations also expressed confidence that, with continued government support, Ghana can emerge as the leading natural fruit beverage manufacturing hub in the West African sub-region, leveraging its abundant tropical fruit resources and expanding exports to regional and international markets.

They further indicated that strengthening local fruit processing would significantly advance Ghana's import substitution agenda, with the long-term potential to save the country more than US$200 million annually in imports of fruit juices and related beverage products while retaining greater value within the local economy.

The associations reaffirmed their commitment to partnering with Government to expand fruit production, improve quality standards and position Ghana as West Africa's premier producer and exporter of natural fruit beverages, ensuring that the country's investments in pineapples, papaya, oranges, lemons, passion fruits, ginger and coconut translate into sustainable jobs, higher exports and inclusive economic growth.