AgroEmpire

AgroEmpire Limited is a Ghanaian agribusiness focused on creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, particularly for youth and women, through climate-smart agriculture. The company's operations include automated snail farming, vegetable production (tomato and pepper), and the sale of processed, ready-to-eat snail products. AgroEmpire utilizes innovative techniques such as building greenhouses for snail farming, which provides a sustainable protein alternative with a low carbon footprint by feeding the snails on food waste.

The company was founded by Dennis Asiedu Ababio and Paulina Addy. AgroEmpire has received support and mentorship through incubation programs run by the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This support has been instrumental in transforming the business from an idea into a functioning enterprise. In 2023, AgroEmpire was a winner of the KIC AgriTech Challenge Pro, securing USD 50,000 in seed funding. More recently, in August 2025, the company was named one of 20 winners in the Tullow AgriVentures Programme, receiving an additional US$10,000 in seed funding.

AgroEmpire's business model includes direct sales of its products and providing training to other farmers. The company has created direct employment for over 30 young people and supports others indirectly through its supply chain, which includes raw material suppliers and retail partners. By focusing on a circular economy and regenerative farming, the company aims to enhance food security and promote environmentally beneficial agricultural practices in Ghana.

Keywords: snail farming, agribusiness, sustainable agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, ready-to-eat products, food processing, youth employment, agricultural training, circular economy, greenhouse farming, vegetable production, Ghanaian agriculture, agritech, sustainable protein, value chain development, farmer training, Kosmos Innovation Center, social impact, food security, West Africa agriculture