Ady’s Agro Processing Limited
Ady's Agro Processing Limited is an agro-processing business located in Lagos, Nigeria, that strives to provide families with healthy cooking ingredients, seasoning blends, and spices to create nutritious and flavorful meals. Our products, including Palm oil, single spices, and mixed seasoning blends, are manufactured with utmost hygiene and packaging standards in Nigeria and are available globally to African cuisine enthusiasts. Our extensive experience in personal grocery shopping and home-delivery service for busy executives exposed us to the unhealthy food practices, food adulteration, and post-harvest losses in Nigeria's traditional open markets. The impact of COVID-19 and the knowledge of the nutritional needs of Nigerian consumers prompted us to establish Ady's Agro Processing Limited, where we could leverage our local knowledge of the Nigerian palate and focus on sourcing raw materials directly from local farmers. Our ultimate goal is to become Nigeria's biggest consumer brand by providing healthy and cost-effective cooking ingredients to families. We also prioritize packaging, which not only enhances the product's aesthetic appeal but also protects it from contaminants in open markets. It is worth noting that Nigeria's packaging industry has grown by over 40% in the last seven years. As a developing business, being a catalyst for change means being proactive in creating positive social and environmental impacts beyond selling healthy food products. It entails using our business as a force for good to address pressing issues such as sustainability, health inequality, and food waste. To achieve this, we advocate for policy changes that support sustainable agriculture, food access, and healthy eating. We also support sourcing raw materials from sustainable and organic local farmers, which promotes our local economy and sustainable agriculture practices, contributes to the growth of small-scale agriculture, and reduces the environmental impact of our business. As a small business, we implement composting, food donation, and repurposing strategies that significantly reduce our waste footprint. Additionally, we work towards reducing health inequality by making our products accessible and affordable for all, partnering with local communities, offering discounts, single-use sachet products, and participating in food assistance programs. To deliver on our values, we have implemented quality control measures, supply chain and production management, sales and marketing, and customer service delivery systems. Our unique approach focuses on using natural, high-quality ingredients in our seasoning blends and offering unique flavor combinations that cater to specific dietary preferences or restrictions, such as vegan or gluten-free diets. We also emphasize the health benefits of our seasoning blends, which enhance the flavor of healthy foods and promote overall wellness.
Headquarter Country
Nigeria
Geographies served
Nigeria
Issue areas addressed
Food & Agriculture Livelihoods
Communities served
Children Elderly Farmers, pastoralists and fishers
SDGs focus
SDG 2 - Zero Hunger SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being