Nestlé reaffirms its commitment to Angola with a new CHF 16 million
facility in Luanda
Nestlé Angola
Ltd, a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, today officially inaugurated the new
factory premises of TOFA PRODUTOS ALIMENTARES E DE CONFEITARIA LIMITADA, first
Nestlé factory in Angola. The inauguration took place in presence of the
Minister of Mines and Geology, Mr. Joaquim David, the Swiss Ambassador, Mr
Giancarlo Fenini, and representatives from Estada Angola and Star Motors,
partners in this venture.
Paul
Bulcke, the Nestlé Group’s Chief Executive Officer, who attended the
inauguration said, “Nestlé has been present in Africa for many generations,
bringing value to society at large by offering nutritious products, creating
local employment, , sourcing locally and helping in the development of the
communities. By opening our new facility in Angola we will be closer to our
Angolan consumers and can better adapt the products to their needs and
preferences.”
The
factory includes a warehouse, workshops, production and common areas. In a
first instance, NIDO milk powder will be packaged and at a later stage,
beverages such as NESCAFÉ will be produced.
Speaking
at the inauguration Wilbart de Wit, Country Manager of Nestlé in Angola
elaborated, “Nestlé operations in Angola will reflect in the creation of 50
employments by the end of the first year of operations. This facility will help
us encourage use of local talent, adding value for consumers, society and
Nestlé.”
He
further added: “With this capital investment, we will be able to meet the fast
rising demand for Nestlé products in Angola. We will also have the flexibility
to adapt our products based on the micro-nutrient deficiencies prevailing in
the country. In the future we will be looking at exporting to nearby countries”
Elaborating
on Nestlé’s presence in Angola, Mr Bulcke said, “Angola is important for
Nestlé, as it is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa with an
increasing middle class. Nestlé sees a lot of opportunity to be part of the
growth journey of Angola. We offer high-quality food products that provide
nutritional value at an affordable cost and appropriate format.”
Nestlé’s has a long
history in Angola dating back to 1955 when its first products were sold. In
1972, Nestlé Produtos Alimentares SARL was established and in 2006 Nestlé
Angola Limited was incorporated. Nestlé Angola has steadily increased its
product portfolio in the country launching NESTUM and MAGGI cubes this year.
Nestlé
Angola currently, sells products such as NIDO®(Leading Brand), MOÇA ®,
CERELAC®, NESTUM®, NAN®, NESCAFE®, NESQUIK®, RICOFFY®, MAGGI®, and CPW cereals
(CHOCAPIC®, ESTRELITAS®, NESQUIK®)
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