Rite Foods’ innovation, green energy drive earns top 50 impact recognition

By Reporter

Rite Foods Limited, an indigenous food and beverage company, has been recognised among the Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact 2026 at the Industry Newspaper Awards.

The recognition honours companies making measurable contributions to Nigeria’s economic and social development through innovation, sustainability, employment generation and community-focused initiatives.

Rite Foods was recognised for its investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure, technology, product development and sustainable business practices, as well as its contribution to local value creation and the growth of Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.

The Editor-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of Industry Newspaper, Goddie Ofose, said the award also reflects the company’s activities in employment creation, community development, environmental sustainability and product innovation.

According to him, the Top 50 Companies of Impact recognition is designed to celebrate organisations whose operations generate tangible economic, social and environmental value.

Ofose said Rite Foods stood out for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, environmental preservation and community development.

“The Top 50 Companies of Impact recognition is designed to celebrate organisations whose activities demonstrate tangible economic, social, and environmental value. Rite Foods distinguished itself through its commitment to innovation, sustainability, environmental preservation, and community development.”

He particularly cited the company’s Waste-Is-Naira (W.I.N.) programme and Riteonthebeach project, which are focused on plastic waste recovery, environmental cleanliness and public awareness.

Over the years, Rite Foods has expanded its portfolio of consumer brands, including Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, Bigi Premium Drinking Water, Sosa Fruit Drinks, Fearless Energy Drink, Rite Spicy Beef Sausage, Bigi Beef Sausage and Bigi Flex Sausage.

Through continued investment in product development, the company has introduced new flavours and packaging formats aimed at responding to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its emphasis on quality and affordability.

Ofose said the initiatives demonstrate how corporate sustainability programmes can extend beyond the factory environment to tackle environmental challenges affecting communities.

Rite Foods’ energy strategy was also highlighted as part of its sustainability efforts.

The Editor-in-Chief said about 95 per cent of the company’s energy consumption comes from cleaner energy sources, including natural gas and solar power, while diesel accounts for about five per cent.

He said the energy mix has helped the company reduce its environmental footprint while supporting operational efficiency.

Beyond environmental sustainability, Ofose also commended Rite Foods’ corporate social responsibility initiatives in education, healthcare and economic empowerment, saying they have contributed to community development across Nigeria.

Commenting on the award, the Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Rite Foods Limited, Ekuma Eze, said the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to creating value beyond its commercial activities.

“This honour is a reflection of the impact we are creating across multiple areas from innovation and human capital development to community engagement, sustainability and support for initiatives that contribute to national development.”

Eze said innovation remains central to Rite Foods’ business strategy, adding that investments in product development and manufacturing capabilities have strengthened the company’s ability to respond to changing consumer preferences and compete in Nigeria’s evolving FMCG market.

“For us, innovation is not simply about introducing new products. It is about understanding consumers, investing in people and technology, improving our processes, and creating products and solutions that deliver value. This recognition reinforces our commitment to doing more,” he said.

The latest recognition adds to a growing list of awards and industry commendations received by Rite Foods for its performance, innovation, leadership and sustainability initiatives.

The company said the recognitions reinforce its ambition to build a proudly Nigerian business operating to global standards while deepening investments in innovation, sustainability, human capital, communities and the future of Nigeria’s consumer economy.