As part of activities commemorating World Food Safety Day, Maggi has engaged stakeholders across its value chain in a series of activities aimed at promoting greater understanding of food quality and safety standards.
The initiative brought together suppliers, distributors, consumers, journalists and digital content creators, providing participants with firsthand insights into the processes and partnerships involved in delivering MAGGI products to consumers.
According to the company, the engagements were designed to reinforce the shared responsibility required to maintain food quality and safety from sourcing to consumption.
During the programme, suppliers were taken through MAGGI’s quality requirements and manufacturing standards, while distributors received guidance on best practices in product handling, storage and warehousing to preserve product quality throughout the distribution chain. Consumers also interacted with experts to learn more about the ingredients, production processes and quality assurance measures behind MAGGI products.
A major highlight of the initiative was a guided tour of Nestlé Nigeria’s Agbara Factory, where journalists and digital content creators observed the production process of MAGGI seasoning cubes. Participants followed the journey of locally sourced soya beans from procurement through fermentation and processing to the finished product stage.
The factory tour also demonstrated how traditional African food preparation methods have influenced modern food manufacturing processes. Participants were introduced to fermentation techniques used in MAGGI production, which draw inspiration from traditional seasonings such as iru, dawadawa and ogiri.
Stakeholders were further exposed to the quality assurance and food safety systems integrated into every stage of production, including ingredient sourcing, testing, manufacturing, packaging and distribution.
Speaking during the event, Category Manager, Culinary, Nestlé Nigeria, Funmi Osineye, said quality and food safety remain collective responsibilities shared by all actors within the value chain.
“MAGGI reaches millions of consumers through a value chain that includes farmers, suppliers, distributors, retailers and consumers. We continuously engage stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, build understanding and provide greater visibility into the journey behind our products,” she said.
Osineye added that creating opportunities for dialogue and transparency helps stakeholders appreciate the expertise, ingredients and processes that contribute to the quality consumers expect from MAGGI products.
Also speaking, Factory Manager, Nestlé Nigeria Agbara Factory, Talla Fall, said quality and food safety are embedded in every stage of the company’s operations.
“From sourcing ingredients and testing raw materials to manufacturing and packaging, our teams work diligently every day to uphold the high standards consumers expect from MAGGI. These engagements allow us to demonstrate the rigorous processes behind every product,” he said.
The programme also featured an interactive cooking session during which participants explored the practical use of MAGGI products in meal preparation and discussed issues relating to taste, nutrition, quality and responsible product use.
Nestlé Nigeria said the initiative reflects its commitment to transparency, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of quality products that support consumers in preparing nutritious meals.
