Hopefully, before mid year 2017 I plan to float my small Agro processing business but I have my little struggles and its somewhat depressing.
I have this Idea on partnering with new processors, I cant spill until i hear from Other processors to know if what i have in mind is a challenge to them as well.

I know Finances are a constraint to starting but how about getting

1. Equipments...Is this a challenge as well?
2. Having the right Packaging company that accepts MOQ of 1000
3. Starting From Home- is this acceptable by Nafdac

If you currently process food, Can you share how you Started and overcame challenges.

Hi, I just started mine. U could email me @deborahfeyidada@gmail.com

zinnos:
Hi, I just started mine. U could email me @deborahfeyidada@gmail.com

Please can you give me more info on the cost of your packaging and the minimum quantity. my email.is: kevwemanuel@gmail.com

Agro Processing is a good business and you must have passion for it to succeed,the challenges are so many, from getting the right equipment fabricator to packaging however it all depends on what you're proccessing.The biggest challenge is POWER and PACKAGING.
Most of the packaging company will not do anything less than 20,000,Nafdac will not approve anything manufacture from your home.
Check nafdac website to know their request.Am into same business in the last 18month and packaging hurdles.
Good luck

zinnos:
Hi, I just started mine. U could email me @deborahfeyidada@gmail.com

I sure will, but can you share tips so we all can learn here.

noblehse:
Agro Processing is a good business and you must have passion for it to succeed,the challenges are so many, from getting the right equipment fabricator to packaging however it all depends on what you're proccessing.The biggest challenge is POWER and PACKAGING.
Most of the packaging company will not do anything less than 20,000,Nafdac will not approve anything manufacture from your home.
Check nafdac website to know their request.Am into same business in the last 18month and packaging hurdles.
Good luck

Wao thanks for sharing...So in other words one needs to get a space outside of the home?
Is there no company who would accept under 2000 MOQ how can one handle this. Does this also apply to plastic packaging containers?

tfx2012:


Wao thanks for sharing...So in other words one needs to get a space outside of the home?
Is there no company who would accept under 2000 MOQ how can one handle this. Does this also apply to plastic packaging containers?

I believe you can get plastic container for under 2000 MOQ,as for my own packaging need and to compete with any of the products out there I will need Laminated BOPP materials with Gravure printing finishing which is very expensive.I tell you most of the processed food quality you see out there are not first class, they are all using packaging to sell their products
If you're using your home for production it has to be well demarcated from leaving area,which means it's not possible.
When I first invited nafdac to check my place it was rejected,your best bet is get a consultant to process it for you
Cheers

noblehse:


I believe you can get plastic container for under 2000 MOQ,as for my own packaging need and to compete with any of the products out there I will need Laminated BOPP materials with Gravure printing finishing which is very expensive.I tell you most of the processed food quality you see out there are not first class, they are all using packaging to sell their products
If you're using your home for production it has to be well demarcated from leaving area,which means it's not possible.
When I first invited nafdac to check my place it was rejected,your best bet is get a consultant to process it for you
Cheers

Thank you once again... on the flip side what do you think about getting packaging and print done in China?
Can you point me to companies in lagos that handle label print?...I stay in Abuja, seems like we are still in the 70s and yet to catch up on things. Also can you give info on we're to get these plastic containers.
Like you said packaging right now is everything...and one should get it right from the word GO!

tfx2012:


Thank you once again... on the flip side what do you think about getting packaging and print done in China?
Can you point me to companies in lagos that handle label print?...I stay in Abuja, seems like we are still in the 70s and yet to catch up on things. Also can you give info on we're to get these plastic containers.
Like you said packaging right now is everything...and one should get it right from the word GO!

Yes you can get it done in China, loads of company doing better work and finishing than Nigerian company's but the problem is TRUST.
You can't trust this Chinese to deliver what you agreed on. I discuss few months ago with one of them and every day they keep changing the agreed MOQ from initial 15,000 to 300,000. Total cost almost a million Naira with black market exchange rate.
Almost all the Printing company can do quality label print anywhere in Nigeria,you have them plenty in Shomolu Lagos,also you can get your containers from Ojota in Lagos,all depends on quantity required
I still hope and plan to get my packaging from China if I can get referral from any satisfied customer
If you're ready I can link you up with my label printer .Get intouch on idnoble26@hotmail.com
Cheers

noblehse:


Yes you can get it done in China, loads of company doing better work and finishing than Nigerian company's but the problem is TRUST.
You can't trust this Chinese to deliver what you agreed on. I discuss few months ago with one of them and every day they keep changing the agreed MOQ from initial 15,000 to 300,000. Total cost almost a million Naira with black market exchange rate.
Almost all the Printing company can do quality label print anywhere in Nigeria,you have them plenty in Shomolu Lagos,also you can get your containers from Ojota in Lagos,all depends on quantity required
I still hope and plan to get my packaging from China if I can get referral from any satisfied customer
If you're ready I can link you up with my label printer .Get intouch on idnoble26@hotmail.com
Cheers

Thank you so much for taking time to talk about this. I would get in touch as soon as I am ready.
Best regards

Please those who are already into Agro processing should please drop some hints and tips for us aspiring agricpreneurs.
I also intend floating mine this year, apart from capital challenges im also stuck at getting the right packaging material.
Please I need all the help that I need, I believe the sky is big enough for us to fly.

olutoyiin:
Please those who are already into Agro processing should please drop some hints and tips for us aspiring agricpreneurs.
I also intend floating mine this year, apart from capital challenges im also stuck at getting the right packaging material.
Please I need all the help that I need, I believe the sky is big enough for us to fly.

True. I hope people share to help support new startups and save them financial cost of trial and error

noblehse:


Yes you can get it done in China, loads of company doing better work and finishing than Nigerian company's but the problem is TRUST.
You can't trust this Chinese to deliver what you agreed on. I discuss few months ago with one of them and every day they keep changing the agreed MOQ from initial 15,000 to 300,000. Total cost almost a million Naira with black market exchange rate.
Almost all the Printing company can do quality label print anywhere in Nigeria,you have them plenty in Shomolu Lagos,also you can get your containers from Ojota in Lagos,all depends on quantity required
I still hope and plan to get my packaging from China if I can get referral from any satisfied customer
If you're ready I can link you up with my label printer .Get intouch on idnoble26@hotmail.com
Cheers

Do you know of any glass manufacturing company in Nigeria? Looking at a product that may require glass jars. What are my options?

anienge001:


Do you know of any glass manufacturing company in Nigeria? Looking at a product that may require glass jars. What are my options?

Check out Glassforce ltd,Aba. and Beta Glass Plc Agbara,this are the two I can remember for now,Depends on what you're packing.

I know of Glassforce too but then for those jars like the ball jars consider recycled Bama Jars from Onitsha from enquiry cost under NGN 10(verify) and get a company to make new covers for you.

noblehse:


Check out Glassforce ltd,Aba. and Beta Glass Plc Agbara,this are the two I can remember for now,Depends on what you're packing.