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  • Nutricima unveils Olympic powdered milk, flavoured drink

    Nutricima unveils Olympic powdered milk, flavoured drink

    Nutricima Limited has unveiled two new variants under the Olympic brand of products.

    The firm now offers Olympic Powdered Milk and ready-to-drink Olympic Apple Flavoured bottled drink to join the popular Olympic Evaporated Milk which has always been in the market.

    The new rich and nutritious milk comes in 16g single serve sachet and 300g family pack, while the grab-and-go Olympic Apple Flavoured food drink is available in 500ml bottle, while the 160g evaporated milk now has the rebranded pack.

    According to the company, the Olympic Powdered milk and Olympic Apple Flavoured Drink offer nourishment, vitality and healthy choices to children, youths, adults, every home and family.

    Speaking at the occasion, its Managing Director, Mr. Suneel Vasudevan, said: “We commence today a new phase of our journey aimed at empowering consumers in Nigeria across West Africa with healthy choice in milk, one of the most important nutritious products known to man.

    “Olympic Milk is the first of our key brands. Market insight shows that Olympic Milk as an evaporated milk brand leads the economy segment of that market. We have now strengthened the brand as an added-value beverage that consumers can access in various formats,” he said.

    Its Head of Marketing,  Mrs. Wande Oluwasegunfunmi, said: “The new products under the Olympic milk portfolio have been improved to give our teeming consumers the highest level of value they can get for their money,” adding that, “the 500ml  ready to drink apple flavoured drink is made from the best quality European apples and is highly refreshing.

    Nutricima, the makers of Coast, Nunu, Olympic milk and other nutritious food drinks, said its choice of the award-winning Hip-hop Star is premised on the fact that his qualities perfectly portray the essential goodness offered by the brand including vitality, fitness and health which Olympic milk offers to youths, adults and families in Nigeria.The event was attended by Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji; Chairman, Nutricima Limited, Chief Kola Jamodu (OFR); Vice Chairman, PZ Cussons, Mr. Tunde Oyelola; Ex-officio of Nutritional Society of Nigeria, Dr. Bartholomew Brai including top executives of Nutricima Limited.

    Speaking after the unveiling, P-Square’s Peter Okoye, said: “Among thousands or perhaps millions of people in the entertainment industry, I feel honoured to be chosen as the brand ambassador. The deal means a lot not just to me but also to my fans. If a brand isn’t worth it I have nothing to do with such brand. The fact that I am ready to work with this brand is an indication of its top quality.”

     

     

     

     

  • Alcoholic drink launched

    An alcoholic drink, Bacardi Breezer, has been launched.

    It was unveiled at The Oriental Hotel, Lagos, where famous faces, including Sean Tizzle, Yemi Alade and Seyi Shay, were on the colourful carpet to celebrate its arrival.

    The Brand Manager, Olugbe-nga Lawrence, said: “We are thrilled that we can announce that Breezer has landed in Nigeria. Breezer is the perfect drink for all free spirited Nigerians who want to enjoy the colourful side of life.

    “Breezer is designed for free spirited Nigerians who enjoy the colourful side of life.  It is already enjoyed in over 150 countries and we are excited to launch it in Africa’s most colourful country.  Breezer lives life in colour – and we’re asking Nigerians to show us their passion for life, show us their true colours!”

    With three brand ambassadors, Sean Tizzle, Seyi Shay and Yemi Alade, the Breezer has been described after a taste of experience as a delicious drink which will be activated with some brand activities over the next few months.

    Breezer is available in a ready to drink 330ml bottle and is a refreshing blend of Bacardi Rum and fruit flavour in three delicious varieties – Orange, Pineapple and Watermelon RRP N170.

  • Eat, drink and make merry in Badagry

    Fun-filled weekend awaits travel lovers this weekend at Badagry as the TravelNextdoor has announce its excursion to the historic town this Saturday.

    TravelNextDoor, which has on its team former winner of the CNN African Journalist Award (Travel Category), Pelu Awofeso, has been taking tourists from within and abroad on excursions to the town famous for its history of slave trading, since 2010. It

    has built a reputation for that over the last few years.

    “We thought to share some highlights of what it means to be part of that 12 hours (8am-8pm) spent outdoors, enjoying the very best of nature, culture and history that Nigeria has to offer. To book a seat on the tour bus, interested tourists can get more details on the excursion by sending an email to travelnextdoor@yahoo.com or calling 0807 0999 670,” the organisers said.

  • Eviron Drink backs Uche Jombo’s Almost Perfect

    Eviron Drink backs Uche Jombo’s Almost Perfect

    Nollywood movie producer, Uche Jombo, has partnered Eviron Health Drink on a new movie project titled Almost Perfect.

    According to Miss Lilian Mmuoemenam, Brand Communications Manager, Eviron Drink, the partnership is borne out of the similarities between the two brands.

    “Uche Jombo is known for producing premium advocacy movies that address prominent issues affecting the physical and psychological wellbeing of individuals in the society. Similarly, Eviron health drink is concerned with promoting the need for Nigerians to imbibe the lifestyle of living healthy, whilst having fun,” she said.

    Almost Perfect is a story about a married woman, who is the breadwinner of the family. She wants her husband to get a job to support the family because she knows things will go on perfectly with him working. However, a major twist emerges when the husband eventually gets the job. It is a twist that threatens the foundation of the marriage. Will the marriage survive? That is one question Almost Perfect has the answer to.

    The movie, which was directed by Desmond Ellliot, features Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot, Ken Erics, Daniel .K. Daniel, Michelle Dede and Peggy Ovire.

    Producer of the movie, Uche Jombo, said: “Almost Perfect is a movie that addresses salient marital issues. The movie is a message to married people to be partners in every way in order to face the challenges of a marriage and not to leave the burden to only one person. Eviron health drink is a product that advocates a fun, healthy lifestyle so as to stay sound and productive and that is why they have partnered with us on this project. Almost perfect is for the whole family and for young people as well.”