Nigerians spent a total of N208bn on alcohol in 2016, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
A breakdown of the nation’s consumption pattern shows that the South-South zone consumed the most alcohol in the country, with N74.4bn spent on alcohol. This covers the states of Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross Rivers.
The Association of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employers (AFBTE) said that its full year income in 2018 grew by 22.3% to N102m from N83.4m in 2017.
The trade union organization which represents the interest of companies in the food, beverage and tobacco industries said that the sector was beset by influx of imported finished products, which negatively impacted the patronage of locally made goods and thus affected the organisation’s profit margin.
Nigerbev Limited, makers of Best spirits brands in Nigeria have introduced a new premium cream liqueur in the market – Best Honey Cream Liqueur.
According to the company, “Best alcohol premium beverage aims to satisfy the taste buds of our esteemed customers and consistent with our pledge to provide Best products and exciting choices at all times, we have recently introduced a new variant called Best Honey Cream Liqueur made from soothing and comforting honey flavor which can be served chilled or with ice,” a statement from the company read.
