Nestlé Central & West Africa Ltd (Nestlé CWA) is the regional operating company of Nestlé S.A. — the world’s largest food and beverage company — serving Ghana and the wider Central and West Africa region. The regional headquarters is based in Accra, Ghana, and it oversees Nestlé’s business activities across multiple markets in Central and West Africa.

As part of the global Nestlé Group, whose mission is to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future, Nestlé CWA operates under the same core purpose and values of nutrition, health, and wellness. The company focuses on providing quality, science-based nutrition and food products that meet the needs of consumers at all stages of life.

In Ghana, Nestlé’s presence dates back to 1957, and the company has since grown into a major food manufacturing and distribution hub in the region. Its Tema factory, established in the early 1970s, manufactures a range of popular brands — including milk products (such as IDEAL), Milo, CERELAC, and Nescafé 3-in-1 — not only for the Ghanaian market but also for export across Central and West Africa.

Nestlé CWA’s operations contribute significantly to local employment, value addition, and supply chain development in Ghana and beyond. The company engages with suppliers, distributors, and communities to ensure that quality nutrition is accessible while supporting economic development in the region.