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Groital takes its name from the inspiring phrase, “Grow it All,” embodying our commitment to encourage young people to grow food and take ownership of sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2014 by a visionary young university graduate, Groital began as a humble pineapple farm with a pilot project on just half an acre of land.

From 2014 to 2016, we steadily expanded, growing our pineapple plantation to 5 acres and experimenting with a variety of crops, including radishes, lettuce, cabbages, tomatoes, chili peppers, and strawberries. This diverse experience laid the foundation for our resilience and innovation in agriculture.

By 2020, Groital had scaled its operations to 32 acres of pineapple and 6 acres of papaya. We adopted cutting-edge technologies such as digital moisture analyzers, drone technology, GIS for precision farm management, and solar irrigation systems to enhance our efficiency and sustainability.

However, 2020 brought significant challenges, including massive post-harvest losses, leading to the unfortunate loss of our 6-acre papaya plantation. This setback became a turning point for Groital. Determined to find a solution, we piloted drying our papayas and pineapples to curb post-harvest losses. The results were remarkable: post-harvest losses on our farms and neighboring farms dropped from 45% to less than 5%. Initially, we could dry only five pieces of pineapple per cycle. But by 2021, we had commercialized the process, achieving a daily capacity of drying 1,000 kg of fruits.

Fast forward to 2023, Groital scaled further, processing 12,000 kg of fresh fruits daily. We expanded our product portfolio from dried pineapple to include dried mango, dried coconut, dried papaya, and an exciting range of spiced dried fruits, such as pineapple with ginger, pineapple with chili, mango with chili, toasted coconut, and coconut with honey.

Our team has grown alongside our business. From a single employee in 2014, Groital now proudly employs 125 dedicated individuals in 2024.

As a company founded and led by young Ghanaians, we are excited about our future and remain steadfast in our mission to reduce unemployment among Ghana’s youth. Groital is committed to contributing to the national growth of Ghana and the broader West African region through sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.