BIPC SET TO COMMENCE PRODUCTION OF CARBONATED DRINKS AFTER SUCCESSFUL FINAL TASTE TEST

The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), through its subsidiary, Food Basket Brewery Limited (FBBL), is set to commence the production of carbonated drinks following a successful final taste evaluation of its products.

The tasting exercise, held at the BIPC Board Room in Makurdi, provided an opportunity for stakeholders, brewery staff and members of the public to assess the quality, flavour and overall appeal of the beverages ahead of their commercial production.

Speaking during the exercise, the Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, CFA, urged participants to give honest and objective feedback, stressing that their evaluation would guide the company in commencing production immediately.

He encouraged participants to taste the products and freely express their opinions, emphasising that the exercise was aimed at ensuring that the drinks meet acceptable quality and consumer preference standards.

According to the GMD, BIPC had already commenced water production at the Zeva factory, marking another step in the company's efforts to expand its beverage production capacity.

The tasting exercise was conducted by brewers and other members of staff of Food Basket Brewery Limited, alongside participants drawn from different segments of the public including pulpils and selected bars across Makurdi metropolis to obtain wider consumer feedback on the products.