How To Start Food Supply Business in Nigeria

Are you good in cooking food? How delicious is or are the tastes of your foods? If you have the full confidence and you can boast of the tastes of your food any where,then the world is at your right hand.

Food supply is one of the fastest growing businesses in the Nigeria economy, that have enabled million smiles to the bank. The following are the secret that would lead you to a successful career:

Types Of Rice

Basmati Rice

Basmati rice is a form of rice cultivated mostly in North India for thousands of years; and presently Pakistan and some other of the world. Which most people are presently enjoying in most part of the world including Nigeria.

The basmati rice is available in white and brown in color and very sweet,when use for jollof rice and with a very unique or special smell (aroma);

containing 20% fiber than other rices and containing a very little carbohydrate.

Therefore, basmati rice is expensive; but it price vary,due to the market trends. Mainly available in Chinese restaurants,special events or other eateries. So,if you are going into it,for special booking then you are to determine the price and then negotiates with the party involve. 

The Benefit of Basmati Rice

The good news that you would like to know about this form of rice are:

Fried rice of basmati is very economical and the demand is high in some area in Lagos: Ikoyi,Victoria Island, Lekki eateries.

Basmati rice only contains 35 grams of carbohydrate; easily digestible or dissolve; very quick to prepared,and contains less than 1 gram of fiber per serving; far better than bread. 

Basmati rice contain: low fat,and the fat content are found in grains germ and are being removed during milling processing into white rice.

Protein level is about 3 grams per serving; but though contains all eight (8) essential amino acid and gluten free grain; with a lots vitamin and minerals.

Ofada Rice

Ofada rice is generic name used in describing a short grain robust rice locally produced and processed in Ogun state;south west of Nigeria. Which is well eaten by million of Nigerians. Brown or white ofada rice is consider far more better than normal White rice. 

Good News About Ofada Rice

The ofada rice is now in high demand by most Nigerians,both locally and abroad. Ofada rice is best enjoyed in white and stew form and is presently considered the best rice. You can make good money from supplying ofada rice or cook it for sales; visits company offices to approach people,talks to friends to connect you with people. 

According to Food Nutritionists, Ofada rice is very good for protecting people against Ischemic stroke,diabetes,obesity and insulin resistance. Ofada rice contain lots of fibers,Phytochemicals which reduce the high risk of cardiovascular diseases.

To enable you understand what am talking about:

Phytochemical is refer to as phytonutrients and these are chemicals found in fruits,vegetables,and plants that give them color,taste and smell serve as a protective,disease-fight compound with antioxidant and anticancer.

The National Cancer Institute, estimated that 1/3 of cancer deaths are diet related and that 80% of cancers have a nutritional component,which show that phytochemical have a strong potential impact in the life of man generally.

Stallion/Aroso Rice

Stallion rice is locally rice refer to as a Aroso rice,which is one the leading consuming and best rice in the world; in use in USA,UK,Thailand,Brazil including Nigeria.

You can use Stallion/Aroso rice in cooking any forms rice,mainly use in cooking whether fried,jollof or white and stew etc; with various brands in high quality: Royal stallion,Royal stallion platinum, stallion gold rice,Caprice,Caprice Gold,Tomato King,Tomato Asoro,African princess etc. These are various rice used,though these rice may be expensive but you can counts on it quality. 

The Profit potential

The foods supply business is a wealth creation,that will make you smile to your bank. Lets analyse the profit that this business will offer you.

A pack of fried,jollof rice is may be 600 per pack,with chicken or beef meat:

In a day you supply 20 packs will be:

20*600= 12,000; then in 5 working days will be 60,000 naira.

60,000*4=240,000.

Let assume your running  costs are:

kerosene                                     3,200

Tomatoes & Peppers                     1,500 

Groundnut Oil                               4,200

Transportation                              2,300

Other expenses                             1,200

Total                                                        (13,200).

          

When you subtract 13,200-240,000= 226,800. In just a month.

Getting Your Capital

To get your business started you need capital, but at the same time it is advisable to start your own business with the little cash in hand that is readily available. 

If possible talks to your friends and family rather than rushing to the bank for loan,although the may accept your request; but this may not be the best option at the very early stage of your business,due to the amount of interests rate that may be require to pay back the loan.

Be Good At What You Cook

The ability to cook delicious variety of foods and is being testified by everyone is a step forward that you are good at what you do. If you are privilege to have run  restaurant before,would be an added advantage to you. Try to invite others to see and taste your dishes. You can use your home as an address for business and if you can afford rent a shop.

Create A Strong Network 

Strong networking system is one of the best ways to create a strong customers base and to reach the desire people. 

Take time to visit event centers, organisations or companies, in forms some friends,create banners,use van that carry your business name and address etc. Promote your business online on  Facebook, through this million of people will get to know you.

Good Negotiation

As you take steps toward the starting of your business, understand the important of negotiation in your business,because this can make you run into loss,when you are suppose to gain. Start with high rates or amount so that when the other party evenly respond with what they can afford,the agreed rate may be favorable to you. Compares your price with other competitors and fixed your price.

Maintain A Good Cleaning Habits

Your being clean is another step to success. Most customers easily feel discourage the moment they notice that your appearance,environment and your utensils,or plates are not hygienic,its spark off their interest in you and especially the foods you served/supply. Keep your environment clean at all time.

Work With An Agreed Time 

It is important,you work with an agreeable time,most African are not time conscious, especially in business issues. Therefore,be sure you are timely conscious. Since,most workers may prefer to take their breakfast before their resuming duty. And if there is an arrangement for launch make sure you work with an appointed time. 

Finally,the Nigeria business environment is a growing business opportunities,therefore make use of this advantage and you will smiles to the bank.