…Marks international Chefs day 2025
Nestlé Professional has reiterated its commitment to promote healthy eating and nutrition education among children in Nigeria in line with Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK), the company’s global flagship programme aimed at helping 50 million children lead healthier lives by 2030.
“When children learn to grow and eat our locally available foods, they not only develop healthier habits but also build a lifelong appreciation for nutritious eating,” Halimat Adenoid, deputy director, department of Agriculture and Food Systems, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, stated.
Adenoid taught the children how to plant and care for local fruits and vegetables that thrive in Nigeria. “Catching them young is key to achieving food security,” stated Adenoid, who also exposed the children to a practical gardening session.
The initiative was held by Nestlé Professional, in collaboration with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) and the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria (APCN), recently joined chefs around the world to celebrate International Chefs Day 2025 under the theme ‘Food Explorers.’
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Ibraheem Awelenje, business manager, Nestlé Professional, stated that the initiative was held in alignment with the brand’s believe that nutrition, creativity, and sustainability go hand in hand in shaping a healthier future.
“For us, International Chefs Day provides the opportunity to not only celebrate those who curate special meals but also to engage children and nurture the next generation of chefs who are conscious about making healthier meals,” Awelenje stated.
According to him, Nestlé Professional and the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria have worked together since 2014, to promote healthy living across Nigeria, “Through the partnership, Nestlé continues to inspire children to make informed food choices that support their wellbeing, empower their families, and strengthen their communities, one healthy meal at a time.”
Cyril Agbachom, team lead, Association of Professional Chéfs, Nigeria (APCN), stated that the initiative was geared towards inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for good and healthy food’.
“We are thrilled to connect with these young food explorers. Teaching school children about healthy diets in an engaging, hands-on way helps them understand the value of nutritious ingredients while having fun in the kitchen.”
