Nestlé Professional has continued its project to foster economic growth among food vendors in Nigeria at the Business of Food workshop in Ilorin.
The company at the Business of Food workshop in Ilorin trained over 300 participants including food vendors, chefs, canteen and restaurant operators as well as culinary school students on how to improve their food businesses.
The training covered various aspects of the food industry, including culinary techniques, menu planning, customer engagement, and good hygiene practices.
Participants were able to gain valuable insights from seasoned professionals who shared their expertise and best practices. Head of Nestlé Professional business in Nigeria,Mrs. Funmi Osineye, said “This workshop is aligned with our vision to foster economic growth in local communities. Our aim is to equip local food vendors with the essential knowledge and skills to grow and sustain their businesses.”
One of the highlights of the workshop was the live cooking master class by popular OAP – Olushola Folake Mutiat on the fundamentals of Wanke, a popular West African dish made from a combination of rice and beans, using Maggi Chicken and Maggi Star seasoning. There was also a cooking competition where the teams – ‘Chicken’ and ‘Star’ – tried to outdo each other in their task to make the best jollof rice dish.
The President of the Association of Caterers and Restaurant Owners in Ilorin, Mrs. Olayinka Atoyebi, thanked Nestlé Professional for the initiative and the opportunity for the members of the association to learn new skills for improving their businesses and livelihoods.
