Freddy Hirsch Expands Operations to Meet Growing Demand for Local Ingredients, Flavors in Africa

Freddy Hirsch Nigeria has announced that it is expanding its production and application facilities in Nigeria.

The company in a statement said the expansion would include the installation of additional blenders and packaging lines, which would enable Freddy Hirsch to meet the growing demand for its products in Nigeria and West Africa.

The Managing Director of Freddy Hirsch West Africa, Kojo Brifo, 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. This expansion will allow us to better serve our customers and meet their growing demand for our products,” Brifo.

The statement further explained 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.

The statement remarked that the expansion would 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.

According to Brifo, “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. Our continuous growth is a testament to our ability to meet the performance requirements of our customer’s demands. 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 statement remarked that the expansion of Freddy Hirsch Nigeria is a sign of the growing strength of the food and flavors industry in Nigeria and Africa, adding that it is estimated to be worth $100b and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.

According to the statement, “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.”