Daily Archives: November 10, 2017

Nestle Nigeria commits to increasing use of local raw materials

Nestle Nigeria Plc, has reiterated its commitment to growing the economy by simplifying its ingredients list and using more local raw materials.

The firm has also set a goal to source only eggs from cage-free hens for all its food products globally by 2025.

Guinness Nigeria takes Smirnoff X1 on road tour to boost sales

Guinness Nigeria Plc, said it is resolved to boosting sales of its Smirnoff X1 brand by taking it on a nationwide road tour.

The company said that it has expanded its offerings by going into the local manufacture of spirits, adding that it recently launched additional brands such as Smirnoff X1 Intense Chocolate Vodka, and Gordon’s Dry Gin with Moringa Citrus Blend, while it has also started producing brands like McDowell’s, after obtaining distribution rights from Diageo’s United Spirits Limited.

Maltonic is back in the market after six years absence

Maltonic, a malt drink originally produced by Sona Breweries is back in the market after six years absence.

The brand first made its debut in 1986 as a drink fortified with vitamin C, the company said in a statement.

The drink went dormant in 2011 after the sale of Sona Breweries beer assets to Nigerian Breweries Plc. The ownership of Maltonic was transferred to Euro Global Foods and Distilleries Limited, a unit of Sona Group.