Rite Foods Limited, a beverage company, has been recognised among the Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact for 2026 at this year’s Industry Newspaper Awards.
The recognition celebrates organisations making significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic and social development through innovation, sustainability, job creation, and measurable impact. Rite Foods was recognised for its role in advancing the food and beverage industry through investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure, technology, product innovation, and sustainable business practices.
The company’s selection also reflects its contribution to local value creation, employment, community development, environmental sustainability, and the broader growth of Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
According to Editor-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of Industry Newspaper, Goddie Ofose, the award recognises organisations that are contributing meaningfully to the transformation of Nigeria’s economic landscape.
“The Top 50 Companies of Impact recognition is designed to celebrate organisations whose activities demonstrate tangible economic, social, and environmental value. Rite Foods distinguished itself through its commitment to innovation, sustainability, environmental preservation, and community development.”
Ofose specifically highlighted the company’s environmental initiatives, including its Waste-Is-Naira (W.I.N.) programme and Riteonthebeach project, which focus on plastic waste recovery and environmental awareness.
Commenting, Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods Limited, Ekuma Eze, said the recognition reflects the company’s broader commitment to creating value beyond its commercial operations.
He said, “This honour is a reflection of the impact we are creating across multiple areas from innovation and human capital development to community engagement, sustainability and support for initiatives that contribute to national development.”