Symrise, a global provider of flavors, fragrances, cosmetics, and nutritional additives, has opened its newly updated application laboratories in Lagos, Nigeria. According to Symrise Nigeria, the company's decision is based on the fact that Nigeria is vital to their growth and serves as a launchpad for greater value delivery to their regional customers.
Speaking about the company’s activities in Nigeria, Lilian Regnier - President, Symrise Europe, Africa, Middle East said, “Symrise Nigeria has operated in the country for over 30 years. We have invested in building, maintaining, and running our operations in the country. Nigeria represents a pathway to growth for us in the Central, East, and West African regions and we feel confident that the economic trajectory of the country will serve as a net positive to global manufacturers and organisations who believe in the country’s future.”
Responding to the evolving market dynamics and industry demands, Symrise Nigeria’s state-of-the-art application labs open numerous market opportunities for Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Sofiane Berrahmoune, Symrise Vice President for the region in the Taste, Nutrition & Health Division, affirmed that, “This new facility enables us to serve the market, and also to understand the market better and to serve it more effectively.” Iyabode Ogunwole, Key Account Manager, Symrise Nigeria, added that the company, “works with local partners for both blending and flavours to reach SMEs and develop the market.” The upgraded facility is strategically poised to cater to the diverse needs of the industry, offering tailored solutions that empower different sized manufacturers to thrive in a competitive market environment.
It indicates that Symrise Nigeria will continue to grow and expand in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a clear goal, Symrise Nigeria wants to keep leading the way in innovation, creating value, and building partnerships that help both parties and move the industry forward.
Source: Symrise
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