Project 01 · Investment opportunity
K9 Bite Dog Food
A subsidiary of Verdure Africa that already produces dog food with local small industries. Driven by strong demand, we're building Ghana's first industrial-scale dog food factory — starting with a high-energy formula for domestic and working dogs.
Ghana is our production base, with planned exports to West African markets. We welcome partners and investors from across Africa and around the world.
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The problem
Pet owners, retailers and vets are underserved — demand for quality, affordable dog food far outstrips supply.
High dependence on expensive imports
Over 90% of dog food sold in Ghana and West Africa is imported. Import taxes, shipping and currency swings put quality food out of reach for most owners.
Rising pet ownership
Urbanisation is growing a middle class that treats pets as family — but clinics and shops struggle to stock affordable, trusted local brands.
No local production infrastructure
There are no large-scale dog food facilities or established pet food quality standards in the region. Most dogs are fed table scraps or inconsistent homemade blends.
Our solution
Locally produced, vet-approved dog food — a new standard for pet health and affordability in Africa.
Nutritionally balanced recipes
Developed with vets and animal nutritionists, tailored to West African conditions and common breeds.
Local ingredients
Maize, fish/bone meal, oil and vitamins — avoiding import duties and stabilising prices.
Modern manufacturing at scale
A 2-ton/hour automated line for consistent quality and hygiene, in 5kg and 25kg packs.
Market opportunity
African pet food market in 2025, growing at ~9.7% a year through 2029.
Ghana pet food market value in 2025 (Statista).
Of Ghanaian pet owners own dogs; 48% of households have pets.
Imported brands are priced 40–60% above what most Ghanaians can afford, poorly distributed outside major cities, and not formulated for local conditions.
Business model
B2B
Vet clinics, pet shops, agro-vet retailers, shelters, breeders, NGOs and distributors. Private label available.
B2C
Partner shops, clinics, pet events, WhatsApp & social stores, and supermarkets.
Export
ECOWAS markets — Togo, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia — under the AfCFTA framework.
Recurring revenue from vet and NGO loyalty programmes, subscription supply for breeders and shelters, and planned bulk refill stations.
Competitive advantage
- First mover — no industrial-scale producer exists in Ghana or most of West Africa
- Vet-approved, lab-tested formulations for local breeds and conditions
- Local sourcing that supports Ghanaian agriculture
- Distribution relationships with vet clinics, NGOs and agro retailers underway
- Successful 3-month pilot, funded by the founders
Project team
Samson Osei
Food Science & Marketing
Nana Sam-Brew
Food Technology & Industrialisation Expert
Hammond Korsah
Chemistry & Business Strategy
Dr. Ernest Amakye-Anim
Veterinary Doctor
Investment: US$2,000,000 for 20% equity
Open to African and international investors. Equity or hybrid financing will support equipment installation, early operations and expansion of the retail and distributor network, starting in Ghana with planned West African exports. The founders have already invested in product development and pilot testing.
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