Nestlé Professional, the subsidiary of Nestlé Nigeria on Saturday empowered local street food vendors in Sokoto State with skills to boost their businesses.
That was done through the Business of Food workshop, which the company said was in its eighth edition. The Business Manager for Nestlé Professional in Nigeria, Mrs Funmi Osineye, said the empowerment programme has equipped over 1,900 food businesses across seven states with essential skills to navigate the economic woes in the country.
The workshop had in attendance, canteens and grill operators, ‘Maishais’, and bukas, which the organisers said play an essential role in serving low-income communities in Nigeria.
She said “We are thrilled to bring this Business of Food workshop to Sokoto because we recognise that the business of food extends beyond preparing delicious meals. It involves a focus on nutrition, pricing, presentation, taste, and hygiene.
“Our goal is to support food vendors of all sizes by providing them with the knowledge and tools derived from our global insights and local experience. We are confident this will foster lasting change and growth within the local food vendor community, as witnessed in previous locations.”
She stated that the empowerment programme aimed to help them improve their businesses through networking, upskilling, and training on crucial aspects of the food industry, including culinary techniques, menu planning, customer engagement, and, most importantly, good hygiene practices.