Finwerd launches traineeship to invest in Africa’s next generation of beverage technologists

Finwerd, West Africa's leading flavour manufacturer, has introduced a new initiative called the Beverage Application Traineeship. This two-year program aims to cultivate young talents from West Africa into skilled beverage application technologists. The demand for these specialists is growing rapidly across Africa's flourishing flavour industry, but access to such roles is limited due to tough competition and the lack of adequate training opportunities.

The chosen trainees will be based at Finwerd's application laboratories in Lagos, collaborating with some of the most seasoned beverage technologists in the industry. In addition to their work, a significant portion of their training will occur at Finwerd's headquarters in the Netherlands. The total investment in each trainee, encompassing training and resources, exceeds US$150,000.

Finwerd's production facility in Lagos manufactures and supplies flavour systems to the African beverage industry. By producing flavours locally, the company can offer shorter lead times, reduced exposure to import delays, and decreased risk from currency fluctuations. Speaking on the matter, Mr. Steven Kabuito, Finwerd's Managing Director for Africa, emphasized the company's commitment to nurturing young African talent and developing the technical expertise that will shape the industry for years to come.

Candidates interested in applying for the traineeship can now do so on Finwerd's LinkedIn page until the end of October.