Freddy Hirsch Nigeria, a leading supplier of spices, ingredients, and flavors to the food, dairy, confectionary, and related industries today announced that it is expanding its production and application facilities in Nigeria.
The expansion will include the installation of additional blenders and packaging lines, which will enable Freddy Hirsch to meet the growing demand for its products in Nigeria and West Africa.
Kojo Brifo, Managing Director of Freddy Hirsch West Africa, said that the expansion is a direct response to the increasing demand for local ingredients and flavors from customers in Nigeria and the region.
“We are committed to providing our customers with the products and services they need to succeed,” said Brifo.
“This expansion will allow us to better serve our customers and meet their growing demand for our products.”
In addition to the expansion of its production facilities, Freddy Hirsch is also expanding its product portfolio to include stabilizer and texture systems, bakery, and sweet flavoring ingredients. This expansion will further strengthen Freddy Hirsch’s position as a leading supplier of ingredients and flavors to the food and beverage industry in Nigeria and West Africa.
“Our product expansion is the end result of continuous research and development to provide unparalleled value to the food industry in Nigeria and across West Africa, from food producers to consumers”, said Brifo.
“Our continuous growth is a testament to our ability to meet the performance requirements of our customer’s demands,” said Brifo.
“Our mission is to deliver ingredients locally in a world-class manner, and this expansion will make us more effective and well-prepared to meet future market needs.”
The expansion of Freddy Hirsch Nigeria is a sign of the growing strength of the food and flavors industry in Nigeria and Africa, estimated to be worth $100b and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. This growth is driven by Africa’s booming population numbers, increased disposable incomes, and changing dietary tastes and habits.
The food and flavors industry is a large and growing market. It is estimated to be worth $1.1 trillion globally and $100 billion in Africa. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% in Africa and 6.2% globally in the next five years, and Freddy Hirsch is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.
