Category: Food & Drink

Okonjo-Iweala Warns Of Global Food Crisis
June 9, 2022 No Responses

Okonjo-Iweala Warns Of Global Food Crisis

A food crisis kicked off by the Ukraine war could last for years without intervention, the head of the World Trade Organization has said. African countries could be hit especially hard by wheat and fertilizer shortages, WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala...
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FishNet Faults Proposed Release Of Genetically Improved Tilapia 
May 15, 2022 No Responses

FishNet Faults Proposed Release Of Genetically Improved Tilapia 

FishNet Alliance, a network of fishers in several African countries, at the weekend  cautioned against planned introduction of Genetically Improved Tilapia fish into Nigeria.  The coalition stated that the ‘artificial’ variety, if allowed in...
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Support Local Production In Areas Of Comparative Advantage, Erisco Foods MD Urges Govt
May 10, 2022 No Responses

Support Local Production In Areas Of Comparative Advantage, Erisco Foods MD Urges Govt

Government support to local production in areas of comparative advantage is the only sustainable solution to the nation’s economic challenges, Managing Director, Erisco Foods Limited, Mr Nnamdi Umeofia  has advised   Umeofia made the rema...
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Flour Mills Secures Approval To Acquire 76% Stake In Honeywell
April 30, 2022 No Responses

Flour Mills Secures Approval To Acquire 76% Stake In Honeywell

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has obtained the required regulatory approvals to acquire 71.69 per cent stake in Honeywell Flour Mills Plc (HFMP), formerly a portfolio company of Honeywell Group. The company made this known in a statement by...
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Genetically Modified Beans Safe For Consumption, FG Assures Nigerians  
April 29, 2022 No Responses

Genetically Modified Beans Safe For Consumption, FG Assures Nigerians  

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), on Thursday, assured Nigerians that recently-approved, genetically-modified beans is safe for both human consumption and the environment.  Dr Rufus Ebegbe, Director General of NBMA, gave the assurance at a work...
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Easter: Consumers Lament High Cost Of Foodstuffs
April 17, 2022 No Responses

Easter: Consumers Lament High Cost Of Foodstuffs

Some consumers have expressed concern over the continuous hike in prices of foodstuffs and other items in the country.  The citizens who spoke in a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kpirikpiri and Margaret Umahi International...
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Nestlé Nigeria Endorses Food Fortification, Supplementation To Combat Nutrient Deficiencies 
April 14, 2022 No Responses

Nestlé Nigeria Endorses Food Fortification, Supplementation To Combat Nutrient Deficiencies 

Nestlé Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to food fortification and supplementation as ways to combat micronutrients deficiencies in Nigerians.  The company restated this commitment in addressing nutrients deficiency at its annual Nestlé Media Traini...
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NAFDAC Alerts On Recall Of Continental Mills Buttermilk Pancake, Waffle Mix
April 11, 2022 No Responses

NAFDAC Alerts On Recall Of Continental Mills Buttermilk Pancake, Waffle Mix

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the general public that Continental Mills is recalling a single lot of Great Value Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix, due to a potential foreign material contamination. ...
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Food Prices Hit Record High
April 9, 2022 No Responses

Food Prices Hit Record High

UN food agency on Friday said World food prices jumped nearly 13 per cent in March to a new record high as the war in Ukraine caused turmoil in markets for staple grains and edible oils.  The Food and Agriculture...
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GTCO 2022 Food And Drink Festival Begins April 30
March 15, 2022 No Responses

GTCO 2022 Food And Drink Festival Begins April 30

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc), is set to continue its long-running showpiece event– The Food and Drink Festival. For the 5th Edition, this headlining event will hold from Saturday, April 30 to Monday, May 02, 2022, at the...
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Nestlé Nigeria Unveils NESCAFÉ MALTY
February 18, 2022 No Responses

Nestlé Nigeria Unveils NESCAFÉ MALTY

Nestlé Nigeria has introduced NESCAFÉ MALTY, a new blend of coffee and maltin the NESCAFÉ 3in1 coffee options. Speaking at the launch of the new NESCAFÉ Malty 3in1 in Lagos, the Managing Directorand CEO of Nestlé Nigeria PLC, Mr  Wassim...
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Expert Recommends Rabbit Meat Consumption As Prevention For Uric Acid
July 25, 2021 No Responses

Expert Recommends Rabbit Meat Consumption As Prevention For Uric Acid

Rabbit meat consumption has been recommended for persons between the age of 40 and above to prevent high rate of uric acid.  Dr Huzaifa Abdullahi, a veterinary Doctor with the Bauchi State Area Veterinary Clinic, gave the recommendation in an intervi...
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Enugu Residents Turn To Potatoes As Yam Prices Skyrocket
July 11, 2021 No Responses

Enugu Residents Turn To Potatoes As Yam Prices Skyrocket

Some residents in Enugu have shifted patronage to sweet potatoes as alternative staple food as price of yam continues to soar, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.  A correspondent of NAN, who visited major markets in Enugu metropolis on...
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Nigeria Inaugurates 15-Member Taskforce On Food Security
June 26, 2021 No Responses

Nigeria Inaugurates 15-Member Taskforce On Food Security

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) through the National Programme for Food Security on Friday inaugurated a 15- member Edo State Cadre Harmonies (CH) taskforce on food and nutrition security in Benin.The Acting Permanent Secretar...
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