Posts per category

Beer

• Nigerian Breweries bolsters safety around facilities to protect staff against Corona Virus
• EABL to increase stake in Tanzania’s Serengeti Breweries
• Nigerian Breweries unveils Series 7 and 8 of Commercial Paper Programme
• Peterside resigns from Nigerian Breweries Board
• Champion Breweries post strong profit growth in full year, driven by surge in sales
• Nigerian Breweries marks International Women’s Day; calls for gender balance
• Nigerian Breweries fetes trade partners at 2020 Distributors Award
• Nigerian Breweries ends year with lower profits
• Heineken reports strong growth in 2019
• Beta Glass ends year with higher sales and profit

Coffee & Tea

• Nestle Nigeria appoints Juliet Ehimuan to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director
• Nestle Nigeria ends fiscal 2019 with higher revenue and profit
• Cadbury Nigeria posts higher sales and profits in full year
• Drinking tea regularly lowers risk of cardiovascular disease – new study
• Nestle SA to invest 2bn Swiss francs in recycled plastics
• Nestlé Nigeria fetes suppliers at 2019 Suppliers’ Day
• Mambilla Beverages launches Highland Tea in Lagos
• Nwuneli quits Nestle’s Board
• Nestle Nigeria sees modest growth in nine months
• NECA urges Federal Government to foster dialogue to ease doing business in Nigeria

CSR

• FrieslandCampina WAMCO Supports 100,000 Families in Fight against COVID-19
• Wine and spirits producers launch campaign against underage and irresponsible drinking
• Coca-Cola Nigeria donates $100,000 for MEDIC
• Yemi Osinbajo commends International Breweries Foundation’s Kickstart programme
• Abuja Teacher, again wins the 2019 Maltina Teacher of the Year Award
• FBRA appoints Executive Secretary to deepen commitment towards a sustainable recycling economy
• Nigerian Breweries reiterates commitment to education development
• Beer Sectoral Group, FRSC launch “Kick Against Drink and Drive” campaign
• NBC delivers multi-million euros education and water projects to Kano State as part of CSR initiative
• Ecobank Nigeria gets commendations from Lagos State, corporate organisations on environmental initiatives

Dairy

• FrieslandCampina WAMCO Supports 100,000 Families in Fight against COVID-19
• Cadbury Nigeria appoints Nigel Parsons as a Non-Executive Director
• PZ Cussons Nigeria set to exit dairy business with proposed sale of Nutricima to FrieslandCampina WAMCO
• Nestle Nigeria appoints Juliet Ehimuan to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director
• Nestle Nigeria ends fiscal 2019 with higher revenue and profit
• CBN grants forex waivers to five dairy companies to import milk; restrictions remain in place for others
• Cadbury’s Oreo cookie makes Guinness World Records
• Cadbury Nigeria posts higher sales and profits in full year
• Nestle SA to invest 2bn Swiss francs in recycled plastics
• Hollandia Yoghurt appoints Yemi Alade as brand ambassador to mark 15 Years Anniversary

Energy drinks

• Flavourings Company, Symrise set to open new facility in Nigeria
• Coca-Cola gets approval to sell its Energy drinks
• Nigerians spent N208bn on Alcohol in 2016, says NBS
• Monster Beverage weighs venturing into alcohol, soft drinks business
• Food & Beverage Exhibition set for June 18th – 20th in Lagos
• Coca-Cola introduces first Energy drink under its brand name
• Zambia pulls Viagra spiked energy drink from store shelves amid safety concerns
• CWAY enters the energy drinks market with launch of MACA Energy drink
• Anjan Patole takes over as MD at Suntory Nigeria
• FIIRO develops technology to commercially extract Thaumatin, a natural sweetener

Events

• Nigerian Breweries fetes trade partners at 2020 Distributors Award
• Nestlé Nigeria fetes suppliers at 2019 Suppliers’ Day
• Int’l Breweries set to launch new reality TV show, “The People’s Hero”
• Food & Beverage Exhibition set for June 18th – 20th in Lagos
• Arla Dano Celebrates World Milk Day 2019 with call for improved milk consumption
• Promasidor marks Children’s Day in Grand Style at One Love Family Fest
• Stakeholders canvass more investment in dairy production
• Smoov Chapman marks Mother’s Day with big Celebration
• Nigerian Breweries Toasts Trade Partners at Annual Distributors Award
• Nigerian Breweries plans to raise prices on beer as impact of excise duty hits earnings

Feature

• Cream Liqueur sees growth with new players, more flavours
• Modular building technology firm sees growth opportunities in various sectors as economy recovers

Fruit Juices

• CHI Limited introduces Chi Exotic and Chivita Ice Tea in Cans
• PepsiCo gets South African regulatory approval to acquire Pioneer Foods
• CHI launches new Chivita Lychee fruit juice
• Lagos State, FBRA, Green Janitors Partner to Rid Badagry of Plastic Waste through Pick-a-Plastic Campaign
• FBRA appoints Executive Secretary to deepen commitment towards a sustainable recycling economy
• 5Alive unveils new packaging for Citrus Burst and Berry Blast variants
• Lagos Cocktail Week returns
• Circular Economy: Stakeholders urge Effective Plastic Waste Management
• Symrise opens new Lab in Nigeria
• Employer’s Union appeal to government to engage private sector in talks on forex ban on food import

Interviews

• Guinness Nigeria outlines strategy for growth
• Suntory Nigeria seeks to boost sales with new product launches, expanding distribution
• ‘You give her gonorrhea and you get HIV back’
• The New La Casera Apple Drink reigns supreme in the Apple CSD Market, says Roland Ebelt, MD, The La Casera Company
• Why Nigerians Consume bitters?
• MD of drinks.ng, Lanre Akinlagun talks about the state of the alcoholic beverage industry in Nigeria

New Products

• Danish beer giant Carlsberg unveils ‘world’s first’ paper beer bottle
• Danish spirits firm, Spivi launches SMA SHOTS in Nigeria
• Symrise opens new Lab in Nigeria
• Flavourings Company, Symrise set to open new facility in Nigeria
• Cream Liqueur sees growth with new players, more flavours
• Tolaram Group enters the fruit juice market with the launch of ‘GoodLife Magik’ fruit drink
• Best Global Brands launches new cream liqueur
• Nestlé Opens Research & Development Innovation Challenge in Nigeria
• New fruit juice “Frudi” from GX Foods unveiled
• Coca-Cola Nigeria unveils Limca Cola

News

• FrieslandCampina WAMCO Supports 100,000 Families in Fight against COVID-19
• Nigerian Breweries bolsters safety around facilities to protect staff against Corona Virus
• EABL to increase stake in Tanzania’s Serengeti Breweries
• Nigerian Breweries unveils Series 7 and 8 of Commercial Paper Programme
• Peterside resigns from Nigerian Breweries Board
• Cadbury Nigeria appoints Nigel Parsons as a Non-Executive Director
• La Casera launches three new variants of its Bold soft drink
• CHI Limited introduces Chi Exotic and Chivita Ice Tea in Cans
• PZ Cussons Nigeria set to exit dairy business with proposed sale of Nutricima to FrieslandCampina WAMCO
• Champion Breweries post strong profit growth in full year, driven by surge in sales

Operations

• NBC gets global Water Stewardship recognition
• Circular Economy: Stakeholders urge Effective Plastic Waste Management
• Flavourings Company, Symrise set to open new facility in Nigeria
• Modular building technology firm sees growth opportunities in various sectors as economy recovers
• NBC pledges commitment to economic growth at unveiling of sustainability report
• Firm threatens Nigerian Breweries with legal action over alleged intellectual property use
• Promasidor Reaffirms Commitment to Employees Safety, Compliance to Regulations
• Kaduna indigenes seek redress over toxic fumes, unfair labour practices at Nigerian Breweries
• Recycling firm calls on FG to improve enabling environment to attract FDI
• Recycling firm invests $8m in Ogun facility

Packaging

• Beta Glass ends year with higher sales and profit
• Nestle SA to invest 2bn Swiss francs in recycled plastics
• Beta Glass management pays courtesy visit to Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
• FBRA donates boats, equipment to Lagos State Government
• Beta Glass maintains growth momentum in nine months with strong boost from Qtr3
• Danish beer giant Carlsberg unveils ‘world’s first’ paper beer bottle
• AB InBev to replace paper labels with direct print on bottles
• SON to set new standard for plastic recycling
• FBRA appoints Executive Secretary to deepen commitment towards a sustainable recycling economy
• Coca-Cola produces first recycled plastic obtained from waste in the ocean

Ready-to-drink

• CHI Limited introduces Chi Exotic and Chivita Ice Tea in Cans
• PepsiCo gets South African regulatory approval to acquire Pioneer Foods
• Guinness Nigeria post further profit decline amid stiff competition, impact of excise duty increase
• Nestle SA to invest 2bn Swiss francs in recycled plastics
• Lagos State, FBRA, Green Janitors Partner to Rid Badagry of Plastic Waste through Pick-a-Plastic Campaign
• Guinness Nigeria posts Q1 loss amid challenges, impact of excise duty increase
• NECA urges Federal Government to foster dialogue to ease doing business in Nigeria
• FBRA appoints Executive Secretary to deepen commitment towards a sustainable recycling economy
• NLRC unseals Nestlé’s head office after firm agrees to pay disputed lottery fees
• Lagos Cocktail Week returns

Segment

• FrieslandCampina WAMCO Supports 100,000 Families in Fight against COVID-19
• Nigerian Breweries bolsters safety around facilities to protect staff against Corona Virus
• EABL to increase stake in Tanzania’s Serengeti Breweries
• Nigerian Breweries unveils Series 7 and 8 of Commercial Paper Programme
• Peterside resigns from Nigerian Breweries Board
• Cadbury Nigeria appoints Nigel Parsons as a Non-Executive Director
• La Casera launches three new variants of its Bold soft drink
• CHI Limited introduces Chi Exotic and Chivita Ice Tea in Cans
• PZ Cussons Nigeria set to exit dairy business with proposed sale of Nutricima to FrieslandCampina WAMCO
• Champion Breweries post strong profit growth in full year, driven by surge in sales

Soft drinks

• La Casera launches three new variants of its Bold soft drink
• CHI Limited introduces Chi Exotic and Chivita Ice Tea in Cans
• Champion Breweries post strong profit growth in full year, driven by surge in sales
• Nigerian Senate wades into Rites Foods, 7-Seven Up controversy
• PepsiCo reports higher sales for 2019
• PepsiCo gets South African regulatory approval to acquire Pioneer Foods
• Beta Glass ends year with higher sales and profit
• Coca-Cola ends year on a high
• NBC names Matthieu Seguin as Managing Director
• Coca-Cola Nigeria donates $100,000 for MEDIC

Water

• Nestle SA to invest 2bn Swiss francs in recycled plastics
• Lagos Water Regulatory Commission cautions table water producers on guidelines
• Lagos State, FBRA, Green Janitors Partner to Rid Badagry of Plastic Waste through Pick-a-Plastic Campaign
• FBRA donates boats, equipment to Lagos State Government
• FG exempts milk, table water, others from VAT increase
• NBC gets global Water Stewardship recognition
• Coca-Cola HBC buys Italian mineral water and sparkling beverage firm, Lurisia
• Circular Economy: Stakeholders urge Effective Plastic Waste Management
• Microplastics are in our water, but no proof they’re harmful – WHO
• Employer’s Union appeal to government to engage private sector in talks on forex ban on food import

Wines & Spirits

• Beta Glass ends year with higher sales and profit
• Guinness Nigeria post further profit decline amid stiff competition, impact of excise duty increase
• Diageo half-year sales rise 4.2%
• Wine and spirits producers launch campaign against underage and irresponsible drinking
• Guinness Nigeria unveil new football campaign, re-signs football great Rio Ferdinand as brand Ambassador
• IDL holds annual distributors award, relaunches Teezers Cocktail
• Monument Distillers appoints Godwin Oche as CEO
• Stakeholders harp on need to harness cassava value chain
• Beta Glass maintains growth momentum in nine months with strong boost from Qtr3
• Pernod Ricard unveils Seagrams Imperial Blue Whisky in Nigeria