African Companies
Directory of verified foodstuff and beverage companies in Africa
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Vanilla Moon
location_on Kampala
"Vanilla Moon" is the brand name for vanilla produced and processed under a joint venture with farmer associations and international partners in the western Ugandan district of Kasese. The Kasese Smallholder Income and Investment Program: Working Together to Increase Smallholder Incomes in Kasese The Kasese Smallholder Income and Investment Program (KSIIP) is a unique collaborative effort between a Catholic charitable foundation based in the Netherlands (CORDAID), a Dutch horticultural products trading firm (Highlow Supermarkt B.V.), two specialist horticultural consulting firms (US-based Fintrac Inc. and its Ugandan affiliate Agribusiness Management Associates Ltd.), and seven Kasese-based smallholder grower associations. With start-up grant and loan funding provided by CORAID, more than 80 percent of program costs are funded through income generating activities of the program itself in a unique business model being applied to a development program. Through the introduction and expansion of high-value crop production in Kasese District, the program seeks to more than quadruple the incomes of more than 2,000 farm families. KSIIP is providing direct farm-level production, postharvest, and marketing assistance to more than 2,000 farmers through partnerships with seven smallholder associations. It is likely that additional smallholder association partners will be added over the five years that KSIIP is scheduled to operate. Initial crops being supported are vanilla, passion fruit, and hot peppers (all for export) as well as production of local market vegetables. The variety of crops is expected to expand as new markets are identified. Over the first five years, KSIIP is expected to directly generate an additional US$6.7 million in additional high-value exports for Uganda. Kasese Kasese District is located in western Uganda and borders the Congo. Dominated by the Rwenzori mountains ("Mountains of the Moon"), it is a region of unequalled beauty and wildlife diversity. A large portion of Kasese's 2,724 square kilometers is comrpised of Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the premier game parks in east Africa. The total population of Kasese District is estimated at 450,000, with about 50,000 living in the town of Kasese. Over 85 percent of the population is comprised of peasant farmers engaged primarily in subsistence farming for food supply with minimal sales of cash crops. Kasese is one of poorest regions in Uganda, having received less development assistance than other areas closer to the capital of Kampala.
Banjul Breweries Ltd.
location_on Banjul
Banjul Breweries Ltd. is one of the leading producers of lager beer and other alchoholic and non alchoholic drinks in the Gambia. The company started production in 1977. The Brewery, which has a capacity of almost 50.000 hl, has presently an output of 35.000 hl, which is largely depending on the tourist industry. The majority of the company shares are held by the German owners, (Brauhaase Int. Management GmbH and DAH, both Hamburg), while the balance is held by the Gambian Government. Special efforts are being made to produce softdrinks utilizing local raw materials like Sorel, Mango etc. At present the Brewery employs approximately 110 Gambian staff and two expatriates. Development of human resources is playing an important role in the company's strategy and besides regular training-on-the-spot by European experts, indiginous staff is also sent overseas for further education and training.
Antelope Milling Co. Ltd
location_on Luanshya
Antelope Milling is situated in the town of Luanshya in the Copperbelt province of Zambia. Since our inception in 1953, we have been one of the leading producers and suppliers of quality maize meal and stockfeed having an output capacity of 12 metric tonnes per hour. The high quality of our products is a result of continuous development and testing. Our maize meal brands are breakfast meal, roller meal and maize grits. In our company, quality, reliability and efficiency characterise all our activities. Quality assurance within Antelope Milling meets all the relevant requirements of ISO 9002.
Funwe Farm
location_on Blantyre
We are one of the largest farmers of maize, sorghum, peas, cassava, chillies, ginger, groundnuts, paprika, sunflowers, sweet potato and turmeric all grown on our own farm. Some agroforestry species such as tefrosia and glyricidia, and some fruit species such as mangoes, also grow well on our farm. Funwe Hill is a prominent landmark near the south end of Lake Malawi in the Rift Valley. It is part of a small chain of thickly-wooded granite hills. Funwe Farm was created at the foot of Funwe Hill in 1975 by Press Agriculture, a subsidiary of Press Corporation, the largest company in Malawi. It is 8 km from the nearest main road, with no electric power or telephone in the area. Press Agriculture built the access road, various buildings and dams on the farm. It mainly grew tobacco, for which Funwe's low altitude (600 m above sea level) and low rainfall (700-900 mm per year, during a short rainy season from December to March) are not ideal. By the early '90s Press Agriculture was reducing its number of farms, and sold Funwe to a private individual. He sold it to the current owners on 1 July 2001 in virtually derelict condition. With their long-term social investment aims in mind, the owners concentrated for the first couple of years on renovating the infrastructure and employing professional staff. The 8-km access road was rebuilt (see above) using labour-intensive methods in order to provide employment, and the five staff houses, two offices and two storage sheds were refurbished. Two new boreholes were drilled and one existing borehole refurbished – the latter supplies good quality drinking water for the staff using a solar-powered electric pump. To improve water conservation, two existing earth dams were repaired and two new ones dug.; fifty wells were dug by hand and lined with precast concrete rings, in order to provide small-scale irrigation for dry-season crops using foot-powered treadle pumps (as seen above). The whole farm was mapped using a hand-held GPS unit, to demarcate the arable areas from the woodlands. The arable land was subdivided into three equal zones, to permit a three-year crop rotation cycle. Each zone comprises about 100 hectares of usable land divided into 250 numbered 0.4-hectare plots. Soil samples were taken – most of the farm is dry upland sandy loam soil overlying granite, with a few areas of dambo (river valleys) with richer soil higher in clay and organic content. As the staff number grew and the infrastructure was improved, agricultural activity began to expand. Initially the company Funwe Farm Ltd carried out most of the farming using its own labour, but year-by-year it has done less and the Funwe Farmers Group has done more. FFL tries out new crops and informs FFG of the economics of production and sale for each; then FFG decides whether to grow that crop. To date about 20 crops have been grown, of which maize for seed, sorghum for seed and pigeon peas for seed have proved profitable, while cassava, chillies, ginger, groundnuts, paprika, sunflowers, sweet potato and turmeric have all grown but not yet been profitable. Some agroforestry species such as tefrosia and glyricidia, and some fruit species such as mangoes, grow well. Vegetables and bananas do not grow well due to the extreme heat of the dry season. In livestock FFL has become a sub-contractor to the Shire Highlands Milk Producers Association, specifically to breed heifers from indigenous mothers and imported fathers. The cross-bred offspring inherit disease resistance through their mothers and higher milk yields through their fathers. The herd also eats agricultural waste products and provides manure for the fields. Looking to the future, FFL and FFG intend to specialise in high-quality seed multiplication. The farm has processing and packing machinery and good storage facilities.
Friesland Foods WAMCO Nigeria PLC
location_on Lagos
Friesland Foods is a multinational company that develops, produces and sells a wide range of branded dairy products and fruit-based drinks for the consumer market, professional users and food producers. Royal Friesland Foods operates at 100 locations with a total of 18,000 staff. Many of its products, which include cheese, milk powder, condensed and ready-to-drink milk, coffee enrichers, whey derivates, baby and children's foods and butter, are sold worldwide.Friesland Foods is active in Europe, Africa, South America, the Middle East and South East Asia. The company's activities are carried out by Frico Cheese, Friesland Dairy & Drinks Western Europe, Friesland Dairy & Drinks Central Europe, Friesland Consumer Products, WAMCO Nigeria, Friesland Asia Pacific, Frisian Flag Indonesia, Friesland Madibic Foods Service, Borculo Domo Ingredients, Kievit and Friesland Coberco Butter Products. They are supported by a number of corporate departments. Friesland Foods WAMCO Nigeria PLC formerly known as West Africa Milk Company Nigeria PLC, has been a necessary part of most Nigerian homes since 1954 through its flagship brand Peak Milk. The company was incorporated in April 1973 as West Africa Milk Company Nigeria PLC (WAMCO) and commenced operations in 1975. Friesland Foods WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a multinational manufacturing company: it is an affiliate of Royal Friesland Foods of The Netherlands, one of the world's largest dairy companies. Its headquarters is in the Ikeja industrial area of Lagos State and operates an extensive distribution network across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The company has continued to play a leading role in the production, processing, packaging, marketing and distribution of various milk products in Nigeria. With an annual turnover of over N30 billion and a dominant market share driven by her Key brands, Peak and Three Crowns, It is the first manufacturer of evaporated milk and the market leader in the introduction of fortified based milk products in Nigeria. It is currently ISO 9001:2000 certified and the first dairy company in Nigeria to be HACCP certified. Friesland Foods WAMCO Nigeria PLC is also deeply committed to improving the lives and welfare of its customers and communities across the country. Over the years, the company has proven itself an excellent corporate citizen by supporting schools, charities and communities across Nigeria. In its effort to meet identified social needs and contribute to the welfare and development of Nigeria, Friesland Foods WAMCO Nigeria PLC, launched its Corporate Citizenship projects in October 2004. The projects were; Water Project, School Adoption and Tertiary Endowments. The company has since commissioned 13 boreholes, equipped 6 public secondary schools with books and computers to facilitate their learning and given endowments to 6 tertiary institutions to support research. These benefits have been spread across the 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria. In addition to our Corporate Citizenship Projects, WAMCO supports sixteen charities spread out across Nigeria. By donating cash and product gifts to these charities, WAMCO has contributed in ameliorating the difficulties of the less privileged in Nigeria. The company will maintain its No. 1 position as the nation's leading milk manufacturing company by investing in its people, capacity expansion projects and by being an excellent corporate citizen. Some of the past and present directors of the company include; Chief O.I Akinkugbe, Chief Hope Harriman, Mallam Adamu Ciroma, Gen. T.Y. Danjuma, Chief Philip Asiodu, Amb. I.C Olisemeka and Amb. Shehu Malami.
UAC of Nigeria Plc
location_on Lagos
UAE of Nigeria Plc (UACN) has, for over a century, remained a foremost private enterprise and leader in the food industry. In addition to the food industry, UAC's operations also span logistics and warehousing, real estate and automobile sectors. UAC has a rich legacy of good performance, with the company posting impressive financial results that have continued to yield dividends for its shareholders. The Company has re-aligned its food business architecture to unlock the values inherent in the various operations and achieve superior performance. In line with the initiative, the food business is now operated by the following units: UAC franchising, UAC restaurants, UAC dairies and UAC foods. UAC FRANCHISING takes charge of Marketing, sub-franchising, brand standards, intellectual property development, brand performance analysis, menu engineering, development projects/training roll out, Central Kitchen Unit recipes, supplier accreditation and approval as these relate to all the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands. UAC RESTAURANTS operates all the restaurant brands – Mr Bigg's, Nando's, Chicken Inn, Creamy Inn, Pizza Inn, Dial-A-Delivery and Village Kitchen. The Business Unit also undertakes site profitability, crew motivation, operational strategy, repairs and maintenance of stores and procurement of general items. UAC FOODS is responsible for the manufacturing of Snacks and CKU management at multiple locations and supply to the restaurants chain while uac DAIRIES manages the Ice cream business and new initiatives in the dairy-related categories. The strategy for the food business also targets the conversion of existing restaurant locations to "Food Courts" – where a combination of the food brands are served - not only to enhance revenue growth but respond fast enough to the changing landscape, industry, competition and business in the QSR sector. The Company's business portfolio includes the following profitable Companies: UACN Property Development Company Plc (UPDC), the first Company in the real sector to be quoted on the stock exchange; Warm Spring Waters Nigeria Limited, producer of "GOSSY" Spring Water. The bottling plant is located in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The Company has majority stakes in Grand Cereals and Oil Mills Limited (GCOML); Spring Waters Nigeria Limited (SWAN) and Opticom Leasing Company Limited. UAC interests also include shareholdings in CAP PLC, UAC Registrars Limited and GM Nigeria Limited as a joint venture with General Motors Corporation of Detroit USA (30% equity), the world's largest automobile manufacturer. Following the new pensions reforms in the country, UAC has registered Unico CPFA Limited, as a subsidiary of the Company.
Artee Group
location_on Lagos
Artee Group has ventured and succeeded in three major areas namely, manufacturing, wholesale trading/distribution and retailing completing the cycle of producing quality products and delivering them to the customers. Our brands and operations include Supermarket & Department Stores Park 'n' Shop, founded in 1988, has become a household name in modern shopping. Its strength lies in its spread and excellent commitment to quality service & delivery. Today there are nine outlets strategically located in different parts of the country. We are aggressively building new and larger locations, remodeling and enlarging existing locations and offering an expanded line of merchandise and services, Artee Industries looks forward to continued growth. Food Processing Cakes 'n' Bakes, the Food Processing Division of Artee Group is a recognized name specially known for its Freshly Baked Products, different varieties of Bread, Cakes and Pastries which are of international standard. Our highly skilled Chefs, Bakers and Patissieres have continued to exhibit high innovative skills to the delight of our customers. Furniture/Light Fittings Millennia Interiors is another highly creative and innovative division of the Artee Group. This division produces first class home and office furniture of various designs and specifications in its factory located in Nigeria and also imports designer furniture. The division also offers elegance and style in the form of Lighting and furnishing accessories of internationally known brands to suite the office and home needs of it's customers. Trading Artee Group are Manufacturers' Representative/Importers for many renowned names in USA, Europe and the U.K. With many companies, we are their sole selling agents in west Africa and for other companies, we are the dealers in Nigeria. A few brands to say are Philips, Moulinex, GE Appliances, Canon Photo & Video, Olympus, REMIA. Distribution Most of the over 25,000 product lines stocked and sold are imported by our Import and Wholesale Division which distributes the products to our various outlets and also sells to other customers from our warehouses which are strategically located around the country for quick response to orders. Our warehouses range from 40,000 sq ft to 200,000 square feet, with the state of the art equipments which includes lifters, trolleys, conveyers, Today, Artee Group's Distribution Division has a fleet of 30 full-time drivers travelling over 12.5 million miles per year. They utilize 20 dry van trailers and 10 refrigerated trailers. In a typical week, at least 70 trucks leave our warehouses, delivering. 100 to 1000 tonnes of product. We are now getting into the the latest wireless based Vehicle tracking system and the Maintenance Control and Management System for effective distribution. The productivity is expected to increase when the new ERP's distribution module is going to be implemented. Mineral Water Processing In the manufacturing arena, Artee Industries is into Forward integration, From Pet to Water, Juices and then to juices. The brand 'Cascade' has taken a major market share in Mineral Water. "Cascade" natural mineral water is the solution to contamination-free drinking water. "Cascade" has been drawn from a deep spring and processed through a 14-stage world class filtration system and further ozonised to give you 100% pure and healthy water. "Cascade" water processing plant is run by the most efficient professionals, who are expert with vast experience in this field. 1 Manufacture of PET Bottles and Pre Forms 2 Production of Shopping Bags and Bags for Water. 3 Manufacture of PVC Pipes and Compounds 4 Agriculture - fish farming, poultry, fruit farming. 5 Imports and Exports 6 Bottling of international brand of juices and drinks. Franchisee / Business Development Division Artee Industries with a strong distribution and import background and of course an unparalleled retail experience, has intended to share its knowledge, technology and experience with young entrepreneurs within Nigeria, who have a quest to do business, but do not have a path. This program would help them do business under our umbrella, We have consciously selected this strategy to reach a majority of the people. The Artee group, which has positioned itself for the challenges of this millennium has a team of highly qualified and experienced personnel who are well versed in the areas of Finance, Planning, Sales/Marketing and Management . The total work force runs into about 600 out of which 15 are top executives, 28 senior managers, 43 middle level managers and 51 junior managers. The staff have a culture of effective relationship which is an enduring phenomenon which provides great opportunity for productive and result-oriented interactions and growth. We have achieved success and are poised for aggressive growth over the next few years. We have built a dedicated, well-qualified and committed team to which we owe our success. Our people are the most valuable asset in our Organisation who can be depended upon to achieve and fulfill our objectives.
Tgi Group
location_on Lagos
The company was established with prior objective of providing maintenance, overhaul and dry docking services to Fishing Trawlers, Supply Boats, Ferries and ocean going Tug Boats. We also construct and repair Barges for the oil industry and offshore construction companies.
SABEANAT NIGERIA LTD.
location_on Lagos
SABEANAT NIGERIA LIMITED is a leading supplier of quality milk powder and dairy products to organizations both in private and public sectors in Nigeria. It is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated in Nigeria in 1992 and is a wholly indigenously managed company and has now grown to be a key player in the marketing of milk powder and dairy products in Nigeria.
Parambot Breweries Ltd
location_on Kampala
Parambot Breweries is known for producing the best spirits of Royal Vodka Africa No 1 and Royal Whisky (Peoples` Choice). We are the leading company that produces products that cannot cause hangover or headeche. Our products have sweet aroma and are smooth and gentle on the throat. We are situated at 7 miles along Gayaza Road.
Kinyara Sugar Works Ltd
location_on Kampala
Kinyara Sugar Works Ltd is the leading grower of sugarcane in Uganda and one of the largest producer of sugar in East Africa. The Kinyara Sugar Works Limited Factory now produces over 64,000 tonnes of sugar per year from around 670,000 tonnes of sugar cane. The sugar produced meets Ugandan quality standards and is therefore suitable for direct consumption without further treatment or refining. The sugar product is called Plantation White or Mill White sugar.The Kinyara Sugar Works factory employs approximately 560 permanent workers who operate the factory on a continuous 24 hour, 7 day operation for over 10 months of the year. Annual out-of-crop maintenance is carried out within a 6 - 8 week period in October/November each year. During the operating season the Factory shuts down for planned maintenance regularly to carry out essential routine maintenance and parts renewal. To ensure continuous running, the factory operates a three rotating shift pattern of work with shift teams being supported by day staff and senior management. The Factory is divided into two sections, Engineering and Production.
AHDM Trading P.L.C.
location_on Nazareth
AHDM Trading was founded in 2002 by Ato Ahmed and Ato Demerew. Since then we became the leading exporter for Agro Products in Ethiopia. Our Headquarters is in Nazareth the business capital of Ethiopia, recently we have increased our working capital to Birr 20,000,000.00 (twenty MILLLION Birr). Our Assets include the largest store in Nazareth with 7,000 msq. Also we are major shareholders in various farms and Agro-Industries.
