International Breweries Plc, the Nigerian subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has announced the appointment of Mr Richard Rivett-Carnac to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.
In a statement, the company said that Mr Rivett-Carnac is the Mergers and Acquisitions/Treasury Director for AB InBev Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a Chartered Accountant and was an investment Banker with Barclays Capital U.K. He also worked with KPMG ABMiller group in 2009.
A team of scientists from Nigeria and Britain studying the effects of consumption of hibiscus tea on cardiovascular health has found significant increase in ‘flow-mediated dilation’ of the brachial artery after participants consumed hibiscus tea after a meal. Flow-mediated dilation refers to the widening of an artery when blood flow increases in that artery, considered a gold standard to measure vascular endothelial function.
The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has said that demand-side pressure on its products was the reason for the closure of its Enugu production plant.
The beverage giant, who is the sole bottler of Coca-Cola products in the country, announced in January that it was closing production at the Enugu plant and would re-purpose the facility as a material handling and logistic hub for the South East region.
The management of JOTNA Nigeria Limited has appointed Emmanuel Agu as its new Group Marketing Director.
Agu, a former Portfolio Manager-Mainstream Lager, Nigerian Breweries Plc joined JOTNA in December, 2018.
In his new role, he is charged with the responsibility to form and lead a new Marketing team of JOTNA Nigeria Limited made up of TLCC (The La Casera Company – Carbonated Soft Drinks and Water), Prima Corporation Limited ( Preforms and Caps ), EngeePet Manufacturing Company Nigeria Limited ( Pet Resins ) and Gilon Distribution Limited.
CWAY Foods and Beverages Nigeria Limited, the company best known for its fruit-based milk drinks said it has entered the energy drinks market with the launch of MACA energy drink.
According to the company, MACA energy drink is caffeine-free with, MACA extracts.
The company added that its primary target market are busy professionals, athletes, students of higher institutions, travelers, fun lovers, and more, as it helps to boost physical and mental activities.
Suntory Beverage and Food Nigeria Limited (SBFN) has appointed Anjan Patole as its new Managing Director. His appointment became effective on 15th December, 2018, as he took over from Gauthier Leveque.
Prior to joining SBFN, Anjan was the chief executive officer at Sameer Agriculture and Livestock Limited, Nairobi, manufacturers of FMCG brands in dairy products, ice-cream and water since 2014, where he oversaw seven East African countries.
The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), bottlers of Coca-Cola brand has announced plans to complete its production of eco-friendly bottles which started in 2008 and also boost its production capacity across various operations this year.
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), South Africa-based Coke bottler said it has obtained the necessary regulatory approval to acquire the assets of Fairy Bottling Zambia Limited, a maker of Super Maheu (fermented maize beverage), Aqua Savana and other soft drinks trademarks.
Guinness Nigeria Plc has announced the resignation of Mr. Paul Gallagher from the Board of Directors of Guinness Nigeria Plc. The company said that Mr. Gallagher’s resignation as a Non-Executive Director of Guinness Nigeria is effective from 29 January 2019.
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, makers of Peak milk, presented a new mobility bus with wheelchair access to the Nigeria Para-powerlifting Federation on Tuesday, February 5, at the company’s headquarters in Lagos thus fulfilling its promise to the Para-powerlifters.
