A STUDY ON THE NIGERIAN FOOD INDUSTRY AND THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES ON THE SMALL-SCALE FOOD ENTERPRISES

摘要: Industrial processing of foods assists the nation to maintain a steady supply food products. This study assessed some factors influencing growth Nigerian industry with view identify technological changes within small-scale enterprises and their impact in last ten years. Information on was compiled from secondary source while survey conducted SouthWest Nigeria using structured questionnaire interviews. Results showed that number manufacturing companies (FMCs) increased over years largest FMCs established 1980s. The range products produced is still small, several producing similar More than 50% country are located SouthWest, Lagos State as major host. About 91% listed private 7.3% publicly quoted. Indigenous entrepreneurs wholly own 56.9% FMCs. Percent local...