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The project is among the first private-sector agreements resulting from a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the embassy of Denmark, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and the 24 Hour Economy Secretariat. The formal signing took place at the Danish embassy in Accra on 4 March.
The project brings together JSO Waste and the Danish companies Insectum ApS and Michael Bundgaard Holding ApS to establish the first Insectum facility in Africa. Located in Accra, the facility will convert organic waste into protein ingredients for animal feed and organic fertiliser.
The project represents an initial investment of €2.5 million. Once operational, the site will be capable of processing 8,000 tonnes of organic waste annually, supporting improved waste management and local agricultural production.
“At Insectum we are very excited about forming our first franchise partnership in Africa, and we are particularly proud of doing so with JSO and Michael Bundgaard Holding, companies with whom collaboration has come naturally from the start,” said David Munk‑Bogballe, managing director of Insectum ApS, in a press release. “Insectum's patented technology and franchise setup constitute a strong platform for accelerating impact and creating value.”
“We see the scale of Ghana’s waste challenge every day as we handle increasing volumes of waste. This initiative aligns perfectly with JSO’s way of seeing waste as a valuable resource. By upcycling nutrients from organic waste into high‑quality protein ingredients for fish and poultry farmers, as well as organic fertiliser that improves soil health and yields for crop farmers, this project will unlock exciting potential in Ghana’s food system,” added William Stanley‑Owusu, CEO of JSO Group of Companies.
Financing arrangements will be finalised with support from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark and commercial lenders. Implementation will begin following completion of final agreements.
