Edible Oil Plant Soybean Oil Plant in Togo

Will Togo increase its soybean production by 2028?
(Togo First) – Togo seeks to ramp up its soybean output to 500,000 t per year by 2028. The target is set in a five-year strategic plan recently validated in Lomé. By boosting its production, the country hopes to consolidate its position as the leading exporter of organic soybeans to Europe.
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.
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.
Is soybean indigenous to Togo?
Soybean is not indigenous to Togo. It was introduced to the country in the 1980s by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) to provide protein-based food supplement to reduce malnutrition. Testing the different types of beans is important to selecting the varieties best matched to Togo’s soil and climate.