The new plant is an extension of the brand’s existing Agbara facility and will expand production of the brand’s Milo ready-to-drink (RTD) range Nestlé Nigeria has opened a new beverage…

The new plant is an extension of the brand’s existing Agbara facility and will expand production of the brand’s Milo ready-to-drink (RTD) range

Nestlé Nigeria has opened a new beverage production plant in Ogun state, Nigeria, following an NGN 4.1 billion ($11.4 million) investment.

The new plant is an extension of the brand’s existing Agbara facility and will expand production of the brand’s Milo ready-to-drink (RTD) range, as demand for the product has risen in the country.

Milo RTD is a chocolate and malt drink which can be consumed hot or cold.

The product was first released in Nigeria in October 2017, and has proved a popular option with consumers.

The facility will produce 180ml cartons of the drink, and Nestlé says the new plant will have an annual production capacity of approximately 8,000 tonnes and will create up to 100 new jobs.