Thai Union Group Launches US$14 million cold storage facility for Ghana’s Pioneer Food Cannery

GHANA – Thai Union Group has launched a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at its Pioneer Food Cannery (PFC) plant in Tema, Ghana. 

This new facility, boasting a capacity of 8,000 metric tons, ensures consistent temperature control for Atlantic tuna throughout the year. 

It comprises four storage halls and is now fully operational.

The Group has committed US$14 million to this project, aiming to secure consistent year-round production by integrating and optimizing its supply chain. 

Johnny Ladouce, Plant Director for PFC, highlighted the significant benefits of the new cold store: “This facility allows us to reduce traffic and CO2 emissions while ensuring continuous production, irrespective of fish supply fluctuations.”

Thai Union’s President and CEO, Thiraphong Chansiri, emphasized the importance of the PFC factory for the Group’s operations in Europe and the U.S. 

“Our PFC factory is crucial for our brands across these regions. This investment bolsters our supply security and strengthens our competitive edge in serving our customers,” Chansiri said.

Chansiri also revealed future plans for the factory, including the development of the SeaChange® 2030 sustainability initiative. 

This plan aims to minimize landfill waste, reduce water discharge, and curb food loss.

With the new cold storage system, Thai Union can now eliminate the need for rented storage spaces scattered across Tema. 

This consolidation not only cuts rental costs but also decreases the number of truck trips required for transporting raw materials. 

Moreover, it allows for complete control over product quality from storage to shipment, further boosting the factory’s competitiveness.

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