NASCON unveils new seasonings as Dangote deepens local production

NASCON Allied Industries Plc, the maker of Dangote Salt, has expanded its consumer food portfolio with the unveiling of three new seasoning products at the 2026 40th Lagos International Trade Fair.The products—Dangote Classic, Dangote Beef Seasoning and Dangote Chicken Seasoning—were introduced during the Dangote Group Special Day, held as part of the fair themed “Trade, Growth and Global Connection.” The launch was led by NASCON’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Aderemi Saka, alongside officials of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Saka described the introduction as an important milestone in NASCON’s transformation into a more diversified food company. “For over 50 years, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, also known as Dangote Salt, has been a leading salt refiner in Nigeria and a trusted name in Nigerian households,” she said.The launch also provided a platform for the Dangote Group to reaffirm its commitment to local manufacturing, industrial self-reliance and deeper intra-African trade. Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko-Dangote, said trade fairs were more than venues for buying and selling.LCCI President, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, described Dangote Industries as “a benchmark for industrial audacity in Nigeria,” citing its investments in cement, fertiliser, refining and consumer goods. He said Nigeria was gradually moving from macroeconomic stabilisation towards production-led prosperity.