date:Sep 27, 2012
Swiss food company Nestl has opened CHF15m ($15.96m) factory in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the companys first factory in the country.
This move is a part of the company's long-term plan to manufacture products that are better suited to the local tastes and nutritional needs.
The factory, located Kinshasa, produces micronutrient-fortified Maggi culinary products such as bouillon cubes and tablets.
The individually wrapped Maggi bouillons and tablets belong to the company's popular