Through the Business of Food workshop in Sokoto, Nestlé Professional, the Out of Home business division of Nestlé Nigeria, and a top supplier of food solutions, maintained its initiative to assist food sellers in Nigeria in strengthening their local economies.
In its eighth iteration, this empowerment initiative has enhanced and furnished more than 1,900 food enterprises throughout seven states with vital competencies and insights to augment their operations and augment their earnings.
As one of the industries that are developing the fastest to meet the demands of Nigerian consumers, canteens, grillers, Maishais, and bukas are vital to the low-income communities in Nigeria. These food sellers frequently lack the resources they need to succeed, even though they are crucial for supplying busy metropolitan regions with daily nutrition.
By providing networking opportunities, upskilling opportunities, and training on critical parts of the food industry such as menu planning, customer engagement, culinary methods, and most crucially, proper hygiene procedures, the empowerment programme seeks to assist participants in improving their companies.
As the business news Nigeria holds, Mrs. Funmi Osineye, the Business Manager for Nestlé Professional in Nigeria, had this to say: “We are thrilled to bring this Business of Food workshop to Sokoto because we recognize that the business of food extends beyond preparing delicious meals. It involves a focus on nutrition, pricing, presentation, taste, and hygiene. Our goal is to support food vendors of all sizes by providing them with the knowledge and tools derived from our global insights and local experience. We are confident this will foster lasting change and growth within the local food vendor community, as witnessed in previous locations.”
Continuing, a standout feature of the half-day training session was Chef Faridah’s workshop on how to prepare Masa and Miyan Duka, a dish that perfectly captures the spirit of northern Nigerian culinary traditions and provides a flavour of history, community, and custom. In addition, there was a fun cooking competition where the teams “Chicken” and “Star” tried to make the tastiest spaghetti dish.
Participants were reassured by Mrs. Osineye that Nestlé Professional is still dedicated to fostering the expansion and prosperity of food vendors in Nigeria. She stated: “We aim to make more possible by uplifting the local food industry, promoting entrepreneurship, and creating a positive impact in communities.”
