Global food and beverage leader PepsiCo, in partnership with global logistics powerhouse DP World, has announced a $20 million investment in a new snack manufacturing facility in Nigeria, reinforcing confidence in the region’s rapidly expanding food and beverage market.
he investment forms part of PepsiCo’s long-term strategy to localise production, strengthen supply chains, and meet growing consumer demand across West Africa. By expanding local manufacturing capacity, the project is expected to improve product availability, create new opportunities for regional suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners and reinforce Nigeria’s status as a manufacturing and export hub for West Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
DP World brings logistics expertise to the project, helping to streamline raw material sourcing and product distribution. The partnership highlights the importance of strong logistics and infrastructure in supporting large-scale food manufacturing and FMCG growth across the region.
Industry analysts note that investments of this scale signal growing confidence in West Africa’s consumer market, driven by population growth, urbanisation, rising middle-class spending, and evolving retail channels. For international brands, local production also offers greater flexibility, cost efficiency, and faster routes to market.
Developments such as this underline why Food and Beverage West Africa (FAB West Africa) remains the region’s leading platform for industry professionals looking to enter or scale within the West African market.
For companies looking to capitalise on West Africa’s food and beverage growth story, participating at FAB West Africa offers unrivalled market access, networking, and commercial opportunities across the entire value chain.
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