Dear nairalanders,

I am desperately in need of advice from those who have operated or presently running foodstuff business. Since the advent of 'Next Level', things have not been that rosy hence the need for another stream of income. I settled for the idea of raw food business like rice, beans, tapioca, yams etc because I observe food is a key element in man's hierarchy of need.

However I am open to advice on how best to go about it since I am starting on a small scale. I will like to know how profitable it is, what I need to start, where to source for these foodstuff in Lagos at a cheap rate and some pitfalls to watch out for.

Thanks in advance.