HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd is the Ghanaian subsidiary of Switzerland-based HPW AG, established in 2011 at Adeiso in the Eastern Region of Ghana, about 70 kilometres from Accra. The company has grown into Africa's largest producer of premium dried fruits, specialising in dried mango, pineapple and coconut for export to demanding international markets. HPW Fresh & Dry operates one of the most modern fruit processing facilities on the continent, processing over 42,000 tonnes of fresh fruit annually. The company employs around 2,000 people, making it one of the largest private employers in the Eastern Region, with a workforce drawn largely from surrounding communities. Key aspects of the business include: Drying and processing of mango, pineapple, coconut and other tropical fruitsValue-added fruit products including infused, organic and Fairtrade-certified linesCold chain and logistics management for fresh and processed exportsContract farming and out-grower schemes supporting smallholder farmersQuality assurance, food safety and international certification standards The company is deeply committed to sustainability and ethical trade. It holds Fairtrade certification for a significant share of its supply chain, ensuring that smallholder farmers receive fair prices and social premiums for their produce. HPW operates with a strong environmental ethos, investing in solar energy, water efficiency and waste reduction across its operations. HPW's products are exported to Europe, the Middle East and beyond, supplying leading retailers and food manufacturers with consistently high-quality dried fruit. Through its out-grower network, the company has transformed the livelihoods of thousands of smallholder farmers in the Eastern Region, providing training, inputs and guaranteed markets. Combining Swiss engineering discipline with Ghanaian agricultural abundance, HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd stands as a flagship example of successful agro-processing investment in West Africa. The facility operates to internationally recognised food safety and quality standards, including organic and Fairtrade certifications, with rigorous traceability from farm to final product. HPW's exports reach major retailers and food manufacturers in Europe, the Middle East and beyond, and its commitment to innovation has seen the company develop new product lines and processing techniques that add value to Ghanaian fruit. The business also plays a significant role in women's employment and community development in the Eastern Region, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible and forward-looking employer.