At a plantation in Côte d’Ivoire, owner Mrs Asso Koffi – a supplier of cassava to Nestlé – discusses her crop with Pondo Kouamé, our head of agricultural services in the region
The edible, starchy cassava root, also known as manioc, is a staple food and an important crop in many African countries.
At Nestlé’s factory near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, cassava from local growers is delivered and production of Maggi bouillon cubes begins.
State-of-the-art production facilities assure food safety and quality and provide a safe and healthy work environment.
Kouadio, an employee at Nestlé’s Maggi factory near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Maggi bouillon cubes coming off the production line.
Promoting consumption of cassava and products like Maggi cubes, that are made from cassava, supports government and UN strategies to increase the quantity and quality of the crop.
At the Belleville market in south Abidjan, 90% of the stalls offer Maggi products for sale.
Mrs Maïmoune Touré, a trader in Abidjan’s popular Belleville market.
Cooking with Maggi cubes, Ivorian style!
Cassava is a staple food in Africa and many also depend on it for their livelihoods. In Côte d’Ivoire, the cassava we buy goes to our factory near the capital, Abidjan, where it is used to produce Maggi bouillon cubes, with added minerals and vitamins. Maggi cubes are widely used by local people to enrich and flavour recipes, including the cassava dishes that are an important part of the diet.