Dennis Aidelodje (centre), Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager, Rite Foods Limited, receives the National Sustainability Awards 2026 for Best Food Processing Carbonated Drink Formulation and Clean Energy Company of the Year from representatives of the National Sustainability Achievements Awards during the presentation ceremony in Lagos.
Abayomi Susan
Rite Foods Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading food and beverage manufacturers, has been honoured with the prestigious National Sustainability Achievement Award 2026 in recognition of its unwavering commitment to sustainable manufacturing, product innovation, environmental stewardship, and responsible corporate governance.
The company earned the distinction following recommendations by the Awards Technical Committee, which recognised Rite Foods in the categories of Best Food Processing Carbonated Drink Formulation and Clean Energy Company of the Year 2026, underscoring its consistent drive towards operational excellence and environmentally responsible business practices.
Organised by ESG Impact Consulting Limited, the National Sustainability Achievement Awards celebrate organisations that have demonstrated measurable commitment to sustainability by successfully integrating economic growth with environmental protection and positive social impact. According to the organisers, recipients are assessed using key performance indicators that include sustainability impact, environmental responsibility, innovation, and contributions to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For Rite Foods, the latest recognition reflects years of deliberate investment in world-class manufacturing infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, energy-efficient production systems, premium product quality, and sustainable operational processes. The company has continued to embed sustainability across its entire value chain, ensuring that responsible resource management, innovation, environmental consciousness, and stakeholder value remain central to its business strategy.
Renowned as one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous food and beverage companies, Rite Foods has consistently raised the benchmark for excellence through its portfolio of premium-quality products, consumer-driven innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and a corporate culture founded on integrity, quality, and long-term sustainable growth.
Reacting to the award, the Managing Director of Rite Foods Limited, Seleem Adegunwa, described the recognition as a significant affirmation of the company’s enduring commitment to delivering value to consumers while safeguarding the environment and contributing meaningfully to national development.
He noted that the honour would further motivate the company to sustain its leadership in responsible manufacturing and innovation.
“This recognition inspires us to continue raising the bar in responsible manufacturing, innovation, and sustainable business practices. At Rite Foods, sustainability is not simply an initiative; it is a guiding principle that shapes our operations, our investments, and our vision for the future,” Adegunwa said.
He further reaffirmed the company’s resolve to deepen investments in cleaner technologies, improve resource efficiency, strengthen operational excellence, promote environmental sustainability, and expand community-focused initiatives designed to create enduring value for future generations.
The latest accolade further reinforces Rite Foods Limited’s standing as a forward-looking Nigerian manufacturer committed to innovation, quality, environmental responsibility, and sustainable value creation. It also highlights the company’s growing influence in shaping the future of sustainable food and beverage manufacturing across Africa’s largest economy.
The recognition adds to an expanding portfolio of prestigious honours earned by the proudly Nigerian company. Rite Foods was recently named Best Foods and Beverage Brand at the Global Brands Awards organised by the United Kingdom-based Global Brands Magazine, further validating its reputation for excellence and innovation.
The award also follows the recognition of the company’s Managing Director, Seleem Adegunwa, as Industrialist of the Year 2025 by Vanguard Media Limited, in acknowledgement of his visionary leadership, entrepreneurial excellence, and remarkable contributions to the growth and transformation of Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
