DelSoy: A female-led agribusiness revolutionizing health and wellness

DelSoy, a female-led business based in Cape Coast, is making waves in the beverage industry with its preservative-free soymilk drinks. With funding support from Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and the Mastercard Foundation , DelSoy as a company is emerging as one of the leaders dairy-free alternative nutrition, providing 100% preservative free natural soymilk. The business produces two delicious variants, Plain Soymilk Drink and Ginger Plus Soymilk Drink, offering health-conscious consumers a tasty and wholesome option without compromising on quality. By harnessing innovative production techniques and a commitment to quality, DelSoy has become a trusted name for those seeking lactose-free beverages.

Beyond its contribution to health and nutrition, DelSoy has created significant social impact by empowering women and youth in Cape Coast. As a female-led business, it serves as an inspiration for women entrepreneurs, providing employment and growth opportunities for other women in the community.

DelSoy employs a diverse team, including young individuals in various roles such as production, marketing, and distribution. This job creation is helping to tackle unemployment and offering valuable skills, particularly in the food and beverage sector, while promoting female leadership in business.

KIC’s mentorship and funding have been crucial to DelSoy’s growth and success. DelSoy emerged as one of the winners for the 2022 KIC AgriTech Challenge Pro competition. With KIC’s guidance, DelSoy has scaled its operations and expanded its reach, touching lives by offering healthy beverages to a wide range of consumers, including lactating mothers, children, and those with lactose intolerance.

Ama Eshun, co-founder of the company highlights the impact of the capacity building and training received through the KIC program: “ Through the KIC program and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, I have been able to grow this business that empowers me as a young entrepreneur.”

“Through DelSoy’s continued growth, the business is not only improving lives but also contributing to the local economy by fostering female entrepreneurship, creating jobs, and driving innovation in the wellness industry,” she adds.

KIC is committed to promoting youth entrepreneurship development.