Glanbia joins PZ Cussons in Nigeria venture

FOOD giant Glanbia is to build a $20 million plant in Nigeria in a joint venture with another international group, PZ Cussons.

The plant, which will further process powdered milk sourced primarily from Ireland, will supply evaporated milk and milk powder to the Nigerian market.

It will be capable of handling 35,000 tonnes of milk products per annum and will be commissioned in early 2005.