Nigeria: Agribusiness and food industry opportunities to consider in 2024 Published by Staff Writer on 30 January 2024 We spotlight eight promising opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness and food sector worth considering in 2024.
From fish to tomato paste: Replacing Africa’s imported food with local production Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 December 2022 We examine the continent’s import substitution prospects and challenges from the perspective of investors and entrepreneurs on the ground.
Vertical integration important for profitable agribusiness in Africa, says investor Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 May 2022 To be successful, companies often need to get involved in everything from farming to distribution and retail.
From fries to tomato paste to rice: 7 CEOs who’ve spotted gaps in Africa’s food industry Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2021 A selection of seven businesspeople who are capitalising on opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness and food industry.
Producing tomato paste in Nigeria: Tomato Jos’ seven-year journey Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 October 2021 Nigerian agro-processing company Tomato Jos last month officially launched its tomato paste factory, almost seven years after it first started growing tomatoes in the country.
Nigeria: From cassava to private schools – nine business opportunities Published by Staff Writer on 26 July 2021 From processing cassava to a private school chain, How we made it in Africa highlights nine business opportunities in Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country with over 200 million people.
Five business opportunities in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 14 November 2020 From agriculture to real estate, we highlight five business opportunities in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy with a population of over 200 million.
Profit-making idea: Maintenance support for agricultural equipment in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 21 June 2020 The maintenance and servicing of agricultural equipment (especially tractors) remain a concern for farmers in Nigeria.
Figuring out how to produce tomato paste in Nigeria: The story of Tomato Jos Published by Jeanette Clark on 16 June 2020 American-born entrepreneur Mira Mehta is building a tomato farming and agro-processing business in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Tomato paste could prove a tasty investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2015 The domestic production of tomato paste in Nigeria could potentially be an attractive opportunity, according to a recent briefing note by Ecobank.
Start-up snapshot: Producing high-quality tomato paste in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 January 2015 “Our mission is to provide locally-produced food products to Nigerian consumers in a way that is profitable and sustainable.”
