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 […]
Black is beautiful’: Why Nigerians think their Guinness is better than Ireland’s
By Yemisi Aribisala Femi Oyebade, a Nigerian diasporan for more than 30 years and a Guinness beer connoisseur, assures me that there is a stark difference between Irish Guinness and Nigerian Guinness. Chalk and cheese won’t suffice in defining the distance between the two. Nigerian Guinness has weight in your mouth and is sumptuously smooth. […]
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 […]
Nigerian households respond to high cost of beverages, go into local production
A typical average Nigerian household consumes beverages (chocolate powdered drink) daily. However, the continuous increase in the price of goods and services, which is affecting all and sundry, is also affecting the beverage sector. Today, the sight of different brands of beverages greet you, as you visit the market, but the prices are no no-go […]
WTO Inaugurates $1.2m Facility In Nigeria To Boost Food Safety
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has inaugurated a $1.2m standards trade development facility in Nigeria to strengthen food safety, among others. The standards trade development facility is a global initiative that seeks to strengthen food safety, and animal and plant health capacity in developing countries by encouraging the use of good practices. While speaking during […]
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 […]
Tropical Heat unveils new eco-friendly look for spice family
Tropical Heat, a leading Kenyan spices and snacks manufacturer, has introduced a new look of its Spice Family range of herbs and spices, featuring a new environmentally friendly packaging. According to Tropical Heat, the new look “showcases a fresh ‘face’ for the brand while preserving its hallmark traits of authenticity, quality, and consistency.” A major […]
WOOLWORTHS FOODS! Sam Ngumeni succeeds Zyda Rylands as CEO
In a significant development within the Woolworths Group, Zyda Rylands, the longstanding CEO of Woolworths Foods, is set to retire at the close of August. Rylands will be marking the end of a remarkable 29-year tenure with the company, leaving behind a legacy of growth and innovation. Having joined Woolworths South Africa in 1996, Rylands […]
Global chocolate prices affected as two major African cocoa producers face financial crises
In a dire turn of events for the global cocoa industry, major cocoa processing plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have halted or reduced operations due to financial constraints in acquiring cocoa beans, potentially catapulting chocolate prices worldwide to unprecedented heights. This revelation comes amidst a backdrop of successive years of diminished cocoa harvests in […]
SUMMER CAMPAIGN! Starbucks customises coffee experience with ‘A.S.A.P’
Global coffee collosus, Starbucks, has kicked off its vibrant Summer A.S.A.P (As Summer as Possible) campaign in South Africa, celebrating the arrival of the second half of the country’s summer season. As part of this campaign, Starbucks treated its Gold Members to an early taste of summer with the limited edition Salted Caramel Cream Cold […]