Brand Spur Volume 1 - Maiden Edition | Page 44

Noodles Market Consumers Want More Value For Money… Prior to the entry of Instant noodles into the Nigeria culinary landscape, noodles was not seen to be a regular meal for Nigerians. It was perceived as an Asian diet and only eaten at Chinese Restaurants. But since 1988 when De United Foods Industries Limited (now Dufil Prima foods) first marketed its Indomie Noodles, imported from Indonesia, in Nigeria, noodles has become a major menu for millions of Nigerians and a brand in most homes. By 2006, four noodles companies were already operational in the Nigerian market. Today, over 16 noodles companies are now competing for market share in the market. Read more… 47