GARCINIA Kola is a product of the kola tree. It is one of Nigeria’s cash crops and has a socio-economic significance in the Nigeria society. Nigeria is a principal producer of kola nuts producing about 150,000 tons annually, this can significantly impact global supply if well harnessed and channeled to the appropriate markets.
Kola trees are natives of central and West Africa and are distinguished primarily by the medicinal and stimulant properties of their nuts, barks and leaves. Its is highly medicinal, its been found to help improve voice, treat stomach Ulcers and highly effective in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
INDUSTRY AND ECONOMIC VALUE
Bitter {Garcinia} Kola is one of the varieties of kola that can be found in the Nigeria which are mostly found in the southern parts of the country and some of their uses are stated below:
* They are used in the preparation of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry.
* They are used in the production of Cola soft drinks
* They are used in the production of energy drinks
The product is usually available in the market between March to November of the year. In Nigeria, bitter kola can be sourced from the southern part of the country. Nigeria is one of the highest producers of bitter Kola in Africa
NETUNE ATLANTIC, has a chain supply structure, to ensure our Customers need in the supply of this product is met adequately and timely.