It has been revealed that the President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has spent about N15bn on a food intervention program with beneficiaries across Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the food intervention programme which was launched in Kano on Saturday is being spearheaded by his foundation, Aliko Dangote Foundation. The intervention […]
BoI launches programme to tackle food insecurity
The Bank of Industry has launched a palliative food program to cushion the effect of economic challenges Nigerians are facing. Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, who launched the program at the BoI’s head office in Lagos, recently, said the move came on the heels of the current administration’s effort to support […]
Police bust fake drink factory in Lagos, arrest four
The Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, announced that its operatives busted a fake drink factory in the Agege area of the state and arrested four suspects connected to the illegal factory. This comes as the police stated they had initiated an investigation into the alleged production and distribution of counterfeit drinks by the suspects. […]
Nigeria inaugurates second largest tomato processing factory
Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, has officially unveiled a 20 billion Naira (US$14.2) tomato farm, as well as the second largest processing facility in Nigeria. Representing the president, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, graced the unveiling event, assuring Nigerians of the government’s commitment to ensuring food security in the country. Plans […]
2024! AFMASS set to host businesses at prestigious Food Expo
AFMASS Food Expo Eastern Africa 2024 has announced its return to the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 12-14, 2024 for the prestigious Food Expo event. This prestigious event, now in its 8th edition, stands as a beacon for innovation, networking, and growth within the food manufacturing, retail, and HORECA (Hotel/Restaurant/Café) sectors. The […]
Nestlé partners Cargill, ETG to enhance sustainability in cocoa supply chains
Nestle, the owner of Kitkat chocolate brand and Milo drink, has launched two sustainability projects in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in collaboration with its suppliers, Cargill and ETG. These initiatives, set to span over five years, are designed to reduce and remove carbon emissions across Nestlé’s extensive cocoa supply supply chains. Nestle claims that the […]
Tattase TV Recognised as Top Nominee for Tourism 100 Club
Tattase TV, the premier pan-African food and drink channel, is delighted to announce its recognition as one of the top nominees for the prestigious Tourism 100 Club. The Tourism 100 Club, known for honouring excellence and innovation recently released the list of nominees for its upcoming induction ceremony on April 19, 2024, which comprised the […]
Nigerian baby food brand, Moppet Foods gets U.S., SON food safety certification
A Nigerian natural baby food, Moppet, has received the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and United States’ Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) certifications. This is contained in a statement issued in Lagos by the Founder of Moppet Foods, Mrs Roberta Oyedokun. Oyedokun said that the achievement had set a new standard for food safety in […]
Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
There are more than 8 billion people in the world. And about a quarter of them are fasting from sunup to sundown. Every day. For an entire month. It’s Ramadan, and it’s the holiest month of the Muslim calendar. In 2024, it runs from March 10 to April 19. But what if you’re not a […]
Coleus Packaging invests US$2.11M in crown manufacturing line
Leading metal crown manufacturer, Coleus Packaging, is set to ramp up production in 2024, with plans to manufacture between seven and eight billion metal crown closures for bottling companies, breweries, and beverage industry players across South Africa and the continent. This expansion comes following Coleus Packaging’s investment of R40 million (US$2.11M) in a state-of-the-art metal […]