With the soaring world price of cocoa, there is need for improvement in the quality of the produce in Nigeria, in order to meet the world standard.

The Group Managing Director, Johnvents Group, John Alamu, who gave the advice, said the move is necessary, noting that the firm has been working on improving the quality of Nigeria cocoa and other produce overtime for their acceptability in the world market.

Alamu revealed that efforts to improve the produce led to the acquisition of Premium Cocoa Products in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria’s oldest cocoa processing plant with a 30,000 metric tonnes capacity.

According to him, from its bold beginnings in 2016, Johnvents Group has grown into a transnational agribusiness and manufacturing powerhouse, championing sustainable development across the agricultural value chain in Africa and beyond.

The Johnvents Group boss further explained that the goal of improving Nigeria’s farm produce led the group to further diversify with the acquisition of Noble-Eagle Industries Limited, a fast-growing FMCG manufacturing company, in 2023.

Alamu said edible oils, cereals, animal feeds, seasoning cubes, and bottled water are produced from its lines with added scale to the group’s manufacturing capabilities, meeting the evolving needs of consumers and distributors across West Africa.

He said: “Johnvents Group is not only creating value from farm to table; it is shaping a new story for African enterprise, defined by scale, innovation, and impact. With each investment, the firm is deepening its roots across the continent while expanding its reach globally.

“It becomes clear that Africa’s agribusiness future lies not just in raw exports but in transformation, traceability, and long-term value creation. Johnvents is advancing its mission of nourishing Africa and the world through sustainable practices, inclusive growth, and a fully integrated approach that leaves no part of the value chain behind.”