THE Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) has Bournvita, a food drink from the stable of Cadbury Nigeria Plc. The certificate of endorsement was formally presented to the management of the company at a ceremony held at the Golden Royale Hotel, Enugu.

Government officials, nutrition practitioners, academia, trade partners, members of the press and the general public, attended the event.

While presenting the endorsement certificate, President of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Prof. Ngozi Nnam said: “The decision to endorse Cadbury Bournvita was taken after a multi-step process including independent laboratory tests of the brand claims that lasted several months. Cadbury Bournvita is clearly a food drink that is rich in energy and essential micronutrients.”

In his response, the Managing Director of Cadbury Nigeria, Emil Moskofian said: “Cadbury Nigeria is proud to have its flagship brand, Bournvita re-endorsed by the highest collection of nutrition experts in Nigeria. We dedicate this endorsement to the loyal consumers who have chosen Cadbury Bournvita and made it the leading food drink in Nigeria.  We also thank our trade partners who have helped to ensure that Bournvita is consistently available in every city, town and village of Nigeria over the past five decades.”

Also, speaking at the ceremony, Marketing Director, Cadbury Nigeria, Dele Anifowoshe, said, “after a clear and thorough certification process, this endorsement of Cadbury Bournvita puts the brand ahead of its contemporaries as pacesetters in the food beverage market. I am pleased to note that Cadbury Bournvita is the only food drink in Nigeria endorsed by the Nutrition Society of Nigeria. Having pioneered the fortification of food drinks in Nigeria in 1994, it is very satisfying to obtain this verification by the experts as we evidently stand tall when it comes to nutritional contents, rich cocoa taste and non-stop vitality.”