Nestlé Professional empowers food vendors, chefs, others to foster economic growth
Over 300 participants including food vendors, chefs, canteen and restaurant operators as well as culinary school students have been empowered by Nestlé Professionals, with the aim to foster economic growth among food vendors in Nigeria.
The latest being the training the participants at the Business of Food workshop in Ilorin.
The training covered various aspects of the food industry, including culinary techniques, menu planning, customer engagement, and good hygiene practices.
Attendees were able to gain valuable insights from seasoned professionals who shared their expertise and best practices.
Mrs. Funmi Osineye, head of Nestlé Professional business in Nigeria 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. We believe that in addition to the practical skills, local entrepreneurs need a supportive environment where they can thrive.
“We therefore designed the workshop to include networking opportunities where participants can exchange ideas, share their experiences, and build valuable connections within the industry. We are confident that the training today will equip the food vendors, chefs, canteen and restaurants operators as well as the culinary school students to excel in the
business of food.”
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.
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