As the food service businesses continue to grapple with a major industry gap – disconnect between fish supply and expectation, a farm-to-market fish farming firm, Roshe Agro has promised to continue offering not just fish, but graded, fresh, farmed, and traceable products delivered with confidence.

This was disclosed during the Food x Culture Workshop, in Lagos, which brought together influential voices across hospitality, food service, agriculture, and culture sectors. The event explored the evolving relationship between farmed fish sourcing and changing consumer expectations in Nigeria, positioning fresh, locally farmed seafood as a critical lever for business growth and national food security.

In her keynote address, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Audu, underscored the increasing importance of aquaculture in strengthening food security, improving nutrition, and driving economic growth within the state, while reinforcing the alignment between public sector priorities and private sector innovation in building a more sustainable, traceable, and quality-driven food ecosystem.

The workshop highlighted the need for food service businesses to intentionally create value across their entire chain, from sourcing to final customer experience.

This theme was explored through the discussions by Senior Partner (Real Sector) at Andersen Consulting, Mrs. Olarinmoye Abayomi and Founder of HealthKraft Africa, Dr. Olawale Ogunlana, who focused on kitchen optimisation, menu engineering, customer experience, and the growing role of clean, healthy and traceable farmed protein in shaping premium dining offerings.

The Founder of Roshe Agro, Dada ‘Foluso, used the platform to spotlight its vertically integrated approach to aquaculture, farming tilapia and catfish since 2022, in the natural waters of the Lagos Lagoon in Epe, and backed by a strong commitment to quality, traceability, and consistency.

The company leverages aquaSense+ digital farm management ecosystem app to ensure reliable production, strong food safety standards, and a short, transparent supply chain that delivers quality from farm to table.

Beyond inspiration and learning, the organisers said the workshop was designed as a gateway to deeper collaboration and long-term value creation within the Hospitality, Restaurant, and Catering (HORECA) ecosystem.

Participants left with practical menu ideas, fresh fish samples to test in their kitchens, and a renewed understanding of how sourcing decisions directly influence brand perception, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

As Roshe Agro continues to expand its footprint through cage-culture farming and cold-chain distribution, ‘Foluso said the firm remains committed to supporting Nigeria’s hospitality industry with premium, farmed fresh fish that meets the high standards of quality, consistency, and sustainability.