How Lauvacs Empowered a Ghanaian Food Packaging Trader to Scale Efficiently
Client Background
Kwame Boateng, founder of Accra-based Boateng Food Packaging Solutions, has been a key supplier of disposable food containers to Ghana’s bustling hospitality sector since 2018. His clientele includes street food vendors, catering services, and mid-sized food processors across Greater Accra and Kumasi. With Ghana’s packaged food market growing at 7% annually, Kwame struggled to meet rising demand due to inconsistent supplier partnerships and inflated import costs.
Business Pain Points
Kwame faced three critical challenges:
- High Costs: European and Middle Eastern suppliers charged premium prices, squeezing his margins.
- Unreliable Lead Times: Delays of 8–10 weeks from order to delivery caused stockouts during peak seasons like Ramadan and Christmas.
- Quality Inconsistencies: Subpar foil containers from ad-hoc suppliers led to customer complaints about leakage and durability.
Why Lauvacs?
After evaluating six manufacturers via alibaba, Kwame chose Lauvacs for three reasons:
- Cost-Effective Pricing: Lauvacs’ aluminum foil containers were priced 30% lower than European alternatives due to streamlined production and direct factory pricing.
- Rapid Turnaround: Leveraging Lauvacs’ 15-day production cycle and consolidated shipping routes to Tema Port, Kwame reduced lead times to 3 weeks. Emergency orders during Ghana’s Independence Day rush (March 2024) were air-freighted in 10 days.
- Quality Assurance: ISO-certified 8011-grade aluminum with leak-proof rims met Ghana FDA standards, eliminating post-delivery defects.
Tangible Outcomes
Within six months of partnering with Lauvacs:
- Boateng Food Packaging Solutions expanded its client base by 40%, securing contracts with two major hotel chains in Takoradi.
- Profit margins increased by 22% due to reduced procurement costs.
- Kwame launched a new line of eco-friendly “Jollof Rice Pans” tailored for Ghana’s street food culture, using Lauvacs’ customizable container mould.
Client Testimonial
“Lauvacs isn’t just a supplier—they’re a growth partner. Their pricing lets me compete with imported brands, and their reliability keeps my warehouse stocked even during Homowo festival rushes.” – Kwame Boateng
