Adeola Balogun, the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Limlim Foods Production Company Ltd, is experienced and dedicated in the African agricultural food processing industry. With a background as a Chartered Accountant, she is committed to driving innovation and transformative change in the industry to enhance food security. Adeola is dedicated to reducing post-harvest losses in Nigeria by working closely with key stakeholders and promoting sustainable agricultural food processing businesses, as well as offering valuable guidance to prospective players in the sector.
Limlim Foods Production Company is a leading company in Nigeria, known for its innovative work in transforming locally sourced ingredients into high-quality freeze-dried fruit snacks and vegetable powders. The company has accomplished notable milestones, such as the successful production of freeze-dried egg powder and a wide variety of ready-to-drink pepper soup products. At Limlim Foods, we prioritize maintaining the highest standards in our operations. We utilize advanced freeze-drying techniques to ensure that our products maintain their quality and nutritional integrity. The facility has obtained approvals from both NAFDAC and FDA, demonstrating a commitment to international standards and ongoing improvements in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.
Adeola Balogun has had a long and successful career in leading financial institutions in Nigeria. Her impressive experience includes significant responsibilities at Unilever and Cadbury, where she held positions such as Treasurer, Management Accountant, and oversaw Commercial Finance and Supply Chain Finance. She successfully managed operations in four West African factories, highlighting her diverse skill set. Adeola's dedication to entrepreneurship and personal growth is evident in her involvement in esteemed programs and networks. She has participated in notable initiatives such as PBN, AWEC, Founders Institute, AWE, AWP, and has been recognized as an Alumni of Fate Foundation ScaleUp Agribusiness class of 2022. Additionally, she is a Cascador fellow, a program specifically designed for mid-stage entrepreneurs in Africa.
Adeola's contributions have been recognized with the prestigious She-00 Award, which acknowledges outstanding achievements in the business sphere. Adeola Balogun has been recognized by Business Day as one of the top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs in Nigeria. Additionally, the Lagos State Government has acknowledged her achievements. She is a distinguished member of industry associations including WIMBIZ, COLEACD, SUN Business Network, NACCIMA, and NASME. Her dedication to excellence establishes her as a prominent figure shaping the future of agribusiness in Nigeria.
Informations de Matchmaking
First Name
Adeola
Last Name
Balogun
Company
Limlin Foods
Participant
agrofood & plastprintpack Conference
Baking Supplies/ Food Ingredients and Extraction Technology
Session brief: Companies in the Agribusiness sector produce basic products, semi-products and final products for export, specialized processors and B2C/ B2B markets. Their products are targeting valueadding, retail, catering and export supplies. Efficient and consistent production of mass market products demand for stable processes, seasonal and supply balancing, high percentages of ingredients from staple produce and the opportunity to build strong brands serving the national taste. With humidity variations, peak demand seasons and challenging food distribution chains, every product needs to fulfill quality, shelf-life and cost equations for different consumer strata. Baking and wet food processors are using a variety of functional ingredients in order to meet sensory, texture, process control, stability and import substitution demands. At the same time, the domestic production of those ingredients offers a possibility to distinct oneself in the milling products market, generate value from a higher grade of extraction, capitalize on economies of scale and supply export demands. Extraction and recombination broaden the customer base into industrial, biotechnology, medical/ dietary and feed clients. Selected qualities are the baseline for the production of formula meals, instant products, geriatric recipes, tube feeding, dietary preparations, probiotic supplements and hypo-allergen product families. Those advanced processes need elevated levels of technology, documentation, preventive consumer protection and genuity defence. On the next level of baking, storing & dosing, suitable machines with reliable 24/7 operationability, dough handling & maturing storage, distribution crates and cutting equipment is needed. For general food processing businesses including wet processing, the aspects of receiving quality checks, mixing, heating and aseptic packing have to be covered. These goals applied under a holistic brand building underscore the relevance of the panel session where experts come together to share their perspective. Panels on these complex topics highlight the importance of the Nigerian AgroFood-PlastPrintPack conference.
Session objectives: This panel session will provide insights in best practices, innovative solutions and market trends for sourcing optimal base, added and functional ingredients, and technologies to mill, extract & process those from local commodities. I. Extraction, purity verification, marketing of ingredients. II. Process modelling, substitution, production optimization. III. Seasonal recipes and pricing for the same product based on harvest seasons. IV. Ingredient formulation for different consumer groups, reflecting price V. Public health recommendations, prime diets and demographic trends. VI. Nutrition autonomy, import substitution and brand building of national products.
Session format: I. Introduction: Topic 5min and panelists will be introduced and given each 3 minutes to share their thoughts on the theme. II. Moderated panel discussion: This is a 40-minute conversation between panelists and moderators, drawing on panelists' knowledge and experience in baking and food ingredients. III. The panelists will be asked various questions and given time to answer and discuss. IV. Audience participation: The moderator will guide questions and comments for 10 minutes. V. Wrap up and highlight critical takeaways — 10 minutes
