Palm Oil Producers Introduces Digitalization To Help Curb Fake Oil On The Market

President of Artisanal Palm Oil Millers and Outgrowers Association, Paul Amaning has reiterated that his outfit in collaboration with Food And Drugs Authority (FDA) has made a giant effort by introducing digital technology into the palm oil industry to curb the menace of Sudan IV Dye.

Speaking on Plan B Fm’s Ebanoosen hosted by Bohyeba Afriyie, Mr. Paul stated that as part of measures in dealing with fake palm oil on Ghanaian markets the introduction of digitalization and traceability would help in removing this fake method out of the system in the country.

Paul Amaning opined that the introduction of a digital technology into the palm oil space would also ensure authentic and healthy palm oil product for the global market.

He revealed that the training activities are taking place in Boadua, Kade, Asuom, New Abirem, Akokoaso,Juaben, Twifo Prado, and Twifo Heman.

He also said that the Food And Drugs Authority and Artisanal Palm Oil Millers and Outgrowers Association have developed an app for both App Store and Play Store to enable consumers track the source of palm oil and its producers before purchase or consumption—all in an effort in getting rid of Sudan IV Dye palm oil.

He added that, the palm oil industry is going to adopt this digital approach to help in making sure all its producers produce pure and hygienic palm oil to help Ghana meet the world market specification. Oh

He revealed that the Artisanal palm millers and Outgrowers Association of Ghana in collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has started a two-week digital training programme on May 23, 2022, for oil palm processing producers to enable them attain high-quality oil palm production in the country.

He concluded that all this is an effort expected to enhance market access for workers in the palm oil value chain in producing districts, would also ensure that finished products meet both local and international market standards.