Mirepa Investment Advisors has completed an investment in Uniik Foods through its SME private equity vehicle, Mirepa Capital SME Fund I.
The transaction will support the company’s next phase of growth by modernising production infrastructure, expanding manufacturing capacity, and strengthening both domestic distribution and international export operations.
Headquartered in Accra, Uniik Foods specialises in shelf-stable, organic African food products, including palm nut paste, fufu mix, and garden eggplant.
These staples target local consumers as well as diaspora communities seeking authentic West African cuisine.
The company plans to scale its presence across Ghana while accelerating expansion into the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.
Strategic Objectives of the Investment
The funding will enable Uniik Foods to:
- Upgrade and expand manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand.
- Strengthen supply chain and distribution networks in Ghana.
- Accelerate export market development to serve the African diaspora in key international markets.
- Enhance product quality, traceability, and scalability while maintaining focus on organic and authentic formulations.
This investment aligns with Mirepa’s strategy of backing scalable, export-oriented Ghanaian businesses that contribute to job creation, local value addition, and regional economic development.
Philip Danquah, Chief Investment Officer of Mirepa Investment Advisors, commented:
“Mirepa is proud to partner with a local management team that has demonstrated the ability to build a scalable, indigenous business serving both domestic consumers and diaspora communities with products that resonate deeply on a cultural level. This investment underscores our commitment to backing high-growth SMEs that drive local production, create jobs, and generate export revenues for Ghana and the wider region.”
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Joseph Amankwah, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Uniik Foods, added:
“This partnership with Mirepa significantly accelerates our ability to invest in modern production infrastructure and expand our reach across multiple markets. Our mission is to make authentic African food products readily accessible to our communities wherever they are in the world, and this investment brings us materially closer to delivering on that promise.”
Market Opportunity and Developmental Impact
Uniik Foods operates at the intersection of two strong trends: rising demand for convenient, shelf-stable African staples among urban consumers in Ghana, and growing nostalgia-driven demand from the African diaspora in Europe, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. By focusing on high-quality, organic products with strong cultural resonance, the company is well-positioned to capture value in both local and international markets.
The investment is expected to generate positive developmental outcomes, including job creation, support for smallholder farmers in the supply chain, and increased export revenues for Ghana.
Future Outlook
Mirepa Investment Advisors’ investment in Uniik Foods through the Mirepa Capital SME Fund I provides critical growth capital to modernise production, expand capacity, and strengthen export capabilities.
By targeting authentic, shelf-stable African food products for both domestic and diaspora markets, the partnership supports scalable business growth while contributing to job creation and local value addition in Ghana.
This transaction highlights the increasing attractiveness of export-oriented, culturally relevant agribusinesses in West Africa.
For the most current information on Uniik Foods’ expansion or Mirepa’s portfolio, refer to official announcements from either organisation.
Food processing Overview
Food processing Africa jobs are roles in agro-processing, manufacturing, packaging, quality control, and supply chain across the continent’s growing agribusiness sector.
Agriculture in Africa remains a major economic driver, employing a large share of the population and covering crops, livestock, fisheries, and value-added processing.
The African Development Bank’s agriculture programmes finance irrigation, agro-processing zones, and value chains to boost food security and rural incomes.
Agricultural industries include fertiliser production, seed companies, food processing, storage, logistics, and export agribusiness.
‘Agroagriculture’ broadly refers to farming and agribusiness activities focused on production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products.
