Food manufacturing companies in Nigeria are integral to the survival of Nigerians. In that, these food manufacturing companies cater to a vast percentage of food/edible items consumed by Nigerians.
The food industry in Nigeria is dominated by these manufacturing companies that produce and purchase food items, under the best quality standard.
This article will analyze some of the Top Food Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria.
Functions of food manufacturing companies in Nigeria
Food manufacturing companies are essential. They perform three primary functions which include:
- Producing and ‘manufacturing’ food of the highest quality
- Ensuring the safety of food built.
- Make sure customers have satisfaction.
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List of top food manufacturing companies in Nigeria
Nestle Nigeria
With revenue of close to 250 billion Naira yearly, Nestle Nigeria has been touted as among Nigeria’s biggest companies. The company is known for a lot of food products like Milo, Corn Flakes, Nescafe and Maggi.
Its main factory is located in Ogun state, and the company has made a massive stride in the food industry since its inauguration in 1961.
Unilever Nigeria
Unilever has emerged in successive years as Nigeria’s most valued company. Established in 1923, Unilever has grabbed a considerable market share in Nigeria’s food industry, with the production of brands like ‘Blue Band’, Lipton and Knorr.
The Nigerian public well patronizes the company’s products.
Flour Mill Nigeria
Flour Mill Nigeria has always led the Nigerian flour market since its inception in 1960. It is the maker of ‘golden penny noodles, flour, pasta etc.
It also operates a one billion Naira factory in Apapa. It has factories spread across the country.
Chi Limited
When one hears Chi in Nigeria, the person’s mind goes to Chivita juice. It has operated in Nigeria since 1980, and Coca-Cola Nigeria now owns it.
The company is known to employ over 60,000 people. Some popular brands produced by Chi Limited include Hollandia yogurt and Capri Sonne.
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De United Foods Industries Limited
De united Foods industry is a top Food Manufacturing company in Nigeria. It began with its flagship product ‘Indomie’ in 1996, but now it dominates the noodles market with Indomie and Minimee noodles.
Its factory is located in Ogun state, and it produces food items like Indomie and Minimee noodles, Power oil etc.
UAC Foods Limited
UAC is the leading producer of snacks and small chops in Nigeria. The company started the very first sausage roll in Nigeria known as ‘Gala’ in 1952, and it has brought satisfaction to the young and old alike.
Dansa Foods Limited
Dansa began operations in 1994 and has emerged as a very viable Food Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria. The company is known for its quality beverage, yogurt and drinks, including Dansa juice.
Deli Ltd
Deli is known for its tasty biscuits and has been in the food industry for close to two decades. Their cookies have become favorites of children. Cookies like Igloo, Cabin, and Orange biscuits have flooded the market due to their quality.
Beloxxi Industries Limited
They make cream crackers, which are biscuits. It was established in 1994. Its headquarters are in Lagos. They also manufacture cookies. Beloxxi biscuits are loved and enjoyed by both young and old because of their unique taste and low sugar content. Beloxxi is tasty, delicious, and so crunchy and can’t be compared with any other.
Dangote Group
Dangote Group is a multi-billion dollar conglomerate that has dabbled in a variety of industries, including food and non-food goods. It is the largest company in West Africa, founded by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.
Flour, salt, pasta, and sugar are all produced by the Dangote Group. The corporation is a strong force because it is one of the top producers of the commodities listed.
Honeywell Group
Honeywell is one of Nigeria’s most well-known food manufacturing brands. It is a multinational corporation with a presence in Nigeria. Dr. Oba Otudeko started it in 1972. Its main products include flour, wheat, noodles, and pasta. Its major offices are in Lagos State, Nigeria.
HONEYLAND FOODS LIMITED
Honeyland Foods Ltd. is a food production firm that was founded in 1996. Its headquarters are located in Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria. It is best known for producing natural juices.
Envoy Oil
Envoy was established in March 1998 and being a conglomerate is well-known for producing and selling basic culinary oils such as vegetable oil, palm oil, soyabean oil, and so on. Its headquarters are in Onitsha, Nigeria’s Anambra state.