L-R:Yomi Otubela, President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) and Founder/CEO, Lagooz Schools; Temilade Adu, Corporate Communications Manager, Rite Foods Limited; Tolulope Medebem, President, Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN); and Goddie Ofose, Editor-in-Chief/Publisher, The Industry Newspaper, at The Industry’s Top 50 Companies of Impact 2026 award ceremony.
By Peace Udugba
Rite Foods Limited, a leading indigenous food and beverage company in Nigeria, has been recognised among the Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact 2026 at the Industry Newspaper Awards.
The recognition celebrates organisations making significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic and social development through innovation, sustainability, job creation and measurable impact.
Rite Foods was recognised for its contributions to the food and beverage industry through investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure, technology, product innovation and sustainable business practices.
The company’s selection also reflects its contributions to local value creation, employment, community development, environmental sustainability and the growth of Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Rite Foods has built a 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 continuous product development, the company has introduced new flavours and packaging solutions to meet changing consumer preferences while maintaining its focus on quality and accessibility.
According to Goddie Ofose, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of Industry Newspaper, the award recognises organisations contributing meaningfully to the transformation of Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Ofose said Rite Foods distinguished itself through its commitment to innovation, sustainability, environmental preservation and community development.
He particularly highlighted the company’s environmental initiatives, including its Waste-Is-Naira (W.I.N.) programme and Riteonthebeach project, which focus on plastic waste recovery and environmental awareness.
He noted that the initiatives demonstrate how corporate sustainability programmes can extend beyond business operations to address environmental challenges in communities.
Rite Foods’ energy strategy was also cited as an important component of its sustainability efforts. According to Ofose, 95 per cent of the company’s energy consumption comes from cleaner sources, including natural gas and solar power, while diesel accounts for about five per cent.
He said the approach has helped the company reduce its environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency.
Ofose also commended Rite Foods’ corporate social responsibility initiatives in education, healthcare and economic empowerment, noting their contribution to community development across Nigeria.
Commenting on the recognition, Ekuma Eze, Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods Limited, said the honour reflects the company’s commitment to creating value beyond its commercial operations.
Eze said the recognition reflects the impact Rite Foods is creating in areas including innovation, human capital development, community engagement, sustainability and support for initiatives that contribute to national development.
He added that innovation remains central to the company’s strategy, noting that investments in product development and manufacturing capabilities have enabled Rite Foods to respond to evolving consumer needs while strengthening its position in Nigeria’s competitive FMCG sector.
“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,” Eze said.
The latest award adds to a growing list of recognitions received by Rite Foods for its performance, leadership, innovation and sustainability efforts.
The company said the recognitions reinforce its commitment to building a proudly Nigerian business to global standards while continuing to invest in innovation, sustainability, people, communities and the future of Nigeria’s consumer economy.
