Togo’s Chom Factory Opens Production Unit in Dakar

Agriculture

Tuesday, 11 November 2025 11:51

Togo’s Chom Factory Opens Production Unit in Dakar

Togolese SME Chom Factory inaugurated a new production site in Dakar, Senegal, marking its first regional expansion.
The company invested 25 million CFA francs ($41,000), financed by founders, Senegalese partners, and the diaspora, with technical support from UNDP Togo.
Chom Factory aims to reach 500 retail points by end-2026 and expand into Benin, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire.

Togolese small and medium-sized enterprise Chom Factory, founded by Kossiwa Midjresso-Amouzou, has opened a new production facility in Dakar, Senegal, as part of its regional expansion strategy. The company specializes in processing cereals, tubers, and fruits into nutritious biscuits and snacks.

“We chose Senegal for its economic dynamism, stability, and mature entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Midjresso-Amouzou. She added that Senegal’s young population and rising demand for local products create favorable conditions for innovation in the food industry and for proximity-based consumption.

The Dakar unit represents a key milestone for Chom Factory’s growth plan. The investment of about CFA25 million was financed through the company’s own funds, contributions from Senegalese associates, and support from the Togolese diaspora. The project also received technical backing from UNDP Togo, under its women’s entrepreneurship initiative aligned with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.

Chom Factory is adapting its products to Senegalese tastes by incorporating locally sourced ingredients such as millet, hibiscus (bissap), and baobab powder. “Establishing local production allows us to meet consumer expectations quickly and maintain control over product quality,” Midjresso-Amouzou said.

The Senegalese site relies on partnerships with local actors including BIOSENE and Club Thiossane, enabling a monthly production capacity of five tons. The company plans to distribute its products across 500 retail outlets by the end of 2026, with future expansion targeted at Benin, Burkina Faso, and Côte d’Ivoire.

This article was initially published in French by Ayi Renaud Dossavi

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum

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