FoodCo Nigeria Limited, a diversified consumer goods company with interests in retail, quick service restaurants, manufacturing and entertainment, has formally opened a retail shop in Lekki, Lagos.
According to the owners of the brand, FoodCo which has been in existence since1982 has come to Lagos to complement other retail shops but it is offering consumers quality products at affordable prices.
FoodCo currently operates the largest supermarket chain in South-West Nigeria, outside Lagos and it is ranked among the Top 10 supermarket brands in the country by National Consumer Brands.
Speaking on the new store, Ade Sun-Basorun, Chief Executive Officer Designate of the company, stated that the decision to extend to Lagos was taken in response to the yearnings of Lagos consumers for convenient, premium, shopping and entertainment experience at affordable price.
While revealing the theme of the Lagos outlet launch as “Lagos Life, Ibadan Price, he stated that the Lekki outlet will continue Food’s rich tradition of providing a modern shopping experience combining excellent customer service, top quality products, continuous innovation and affordable pricing to meet the lifestyle needs of the contemporary shopper. According to him, the Lekki outlet will provide an opportunity for Lagosians to savour FoodCo’s unique proposition which thrives on affordability for premium experience.
He said: “The new FoodCo Lekki outlet marks the next phase in our evolution as we bring our model lifestyle malls incorporating a modern shopping centre, restaurant and premium entertainment to customers in Lekki, Lagos. In over 37 years of existence, our customers have come to trust the FoodCo brand as a reliable neighbourhood partner whether it is in satisfying their grocery and other consumer retail needs or as a responsible stakeholder invested in the growth of our host communities as well as forging meaningful relationships with suppliers and other business partners.
During the opening ceremony last weekend, the firm gave out free shopping vouchers.
He continued: “The new FoodCo Lekki outlet is a one-stop-shop where customers can get a wide variety of top-quality products at competitive prices, freshly prepared intercontinental and traditional dishes as well as enjoy premium gaming all under one roof. Additionally, the outlet will stock our award winning Sunfresh Bread alongside other tasty pastries and delicious cakes produced under the strictest hygienic standards in our ultramodern bakery. There’ll also be our delicious Sunfresh Ice Cream and a butchery to cater to various category of consumer needs.
“In over three decades, FoodCo has built a strong legacy as a family-friendly brand which has made it the preferred brand in the consumer goods space in South-West Nigeria. We are excited at the prospect of bringing our unique proposition to Lagos and look forward to exciting times ahead with our Lagos stakeholder groups,” he added.
Daniel Obi
