The government is committed to supporting the beverage industry

By Morkporkpor Anku, GNA

Accra, March 24, GNA
– Mr. Robert Ahomka-Lindsay, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, said
the government is committed to supporting small and medium-sized beverage companies
with incentives to boost their operations.

He said such
incentives include zero rights on all beverage manufacturing equipment,
subsidy rate for investments and a deductible on raw materials for
manufacturers having had difficulty acquiring them as part of One District One
Factory Initiative.

Mr. Ahomka-Lindsay,
Third Ghana Beverage Awards, said these small and medium-sized beverage companies
contributed significantly to the development of the country.

Prices, organized
by the Global Media Alliance, seeks to celebrate, honor and inspire
beverage industry in Ghana.

He is destined to
producers, industry stakeholders and consumers.

The third edition was
on the theme: "Drink Ghana, Inspire Excellence in Ghana Drinks"
Industry."

Kasapreko Company
Storm Energy Drink Limited, product of the year with Bitters
of the year at Alomo Bitters and the manufacturer of the year (Kasapreko).

Guinness was tried
the year 's beer while Blue Skies won the year' s fruit juice.

"They can do a lot
for Ghana by offering wealth and employment opportunities locally and internationally.
It all starts with a first step, "added Ahomka-Lindsey.

Jameson took the
the international spirit of the year, while the liqueur of the year was Kpoo Keke,
the spirit of the year went to Castle Bridge, with the ciders / RTD of the year
Orijin beer.

Vitamilk was tried
the cocoa / chocolate / milk product of the year.

The rest was water
of the Year – BelAqua, CSR Company of the Year – Twellium Industries, and the
International Beer of the Year – Heineken.

GNA