Reeyor Food and Beverage Processing Machines and Gelgoog Intelligent Technology Company Limited partnered with IITA’s Plateforme d'incubation d'entreprises (BIP) to launch the showroom of agricultural processing machines on 11 November, at IITA Headquarters. The partnership aims to involve IITA in the co-construction of the machines and create awareness for processors on their usefulness in Nigeria and sub-Saharan African. In addition, the event showcased different categories of processing machines, including fruit and vegetable processing, nut processing, pasta processing, food packaging, cone machines, and central kitchen. The Training Manager, Bolanle Olorode, moderated the event.
The Deputy Director General, Partnerships for Delivery, Kenton Dashiell, appreciated Reeyor for partnering with the Institute in providing solutions to agricultural challenges. “Partnering with private organizations is the way forward in providing solutions to agricultural challenges,” he stated.
Representing IITA-BIP CEO Frederick Schreurs, Victoria Ayeni, Assistant CEO-BIP, introduced the attendees to IITA-BIP. She stated that as part of the partnership signed with Reeyor, the Agriserve Unit of IITA-BIP will work more with Reeyor because they focus on smallholder farmers and youth agripreneurs.
The President, Reeyor Food and Beverage Processing Machines, Dr Julius Famoriyo, guaranteed the quality and durability of the machines for quality control of food. He excitedly applauded the experts in the Mechanization Unit for their initiative and for making the parts available.
The Managing Director, Reeyor Food and Beverage Processing Machines, Jackson Osuh, said that the company was established to manufacture processing machines for smallholder farmers to curb the challenges of food processing and preservation of farm produce. Also, to ensure quality assurance of food products at the international level of delivery. Furthermore, he assured the attendees that the spare parts were available; likewise, the technical and post-sales services of the machines will be provided by the experts.
Harvest Plus Cassava Breeder Elizabeth Parkes said that the cultivation of agricultural produce is ongoing, and the value chain has to be looked at from farm to table, as this will lead to income generation for the farmers. She also suggested that the showroom be located outside IITA for easy access.
National Coffee and Tea Association of Nigeria (NACOFTAN) Oyo State Chairman, Alhaji Imam Salihu, commended IITA and Reeyor’s efforts to provide the machines for farmers and food processors.
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