Our Story

Capitalising on Nigeria's
Tomato Abundance

Simkay Foods Limited was built on a clear, dedicated vision: to become a globally recognised brand for natural tomato products, starting in the heart of Kaduna State.

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Our Vision

To capitalise on sustained interests in the agricultural sector of the African economy and become a globally recognised brand for natural tomato products.

Our Mission

To bridge key identified gaps in the tomato value chain in Nigeria, boosting the productivity of the agricultural sub-sector while uplifting farming communities.

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Where We Operate

Headquartered in Kaduna State with operations across North-West Nigeria. Expanding to Jos (Plateau State) and South-Eastern Nigeria.

Our Leadership

5 Cumulative Years of Expertise

Simkay is managed by a team of highly qualified experts, with vital competencies spanning every dimension of agro-processing.

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Operations Management

~10 yrs experience

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Financial Management

~8 yrs experience

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Procurement & Informal Sector

~9 yrs experience

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Administration & Project Management

~12 yrs experience

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

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Farmer First

We put farming communities at the centre of our business model. By offtaking produce directly at competitive rates, we eliminate exploitative middlemen and protect farmer livelihoods.

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Innovation

From our improved dehydration technique to the vertical sack farming method we teach, innovation is the engine of everything Simkay does.

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Nigerian Heritage

Our operations are rooted in Kaduna, expanding to Jos and beyond. We are committed to building a globally recognised brand that starts from — and gives back to — Nigeria.

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Uncompromising Quality

Every batch of Simkay Tomato Powder is 100% natural, with no additives or preservatives. Our hygiene-centred processing is non-negotiable.

Our Journey

Milestones

Founding
Simkay Foods Limited established in Kaduna State, NW Nigeria, with a clear vision to address post-harvest waste and off-season shortages in tomatoes.
Product
Development and refinement of Simkay Tomato Powder — an improved dehydration process achieving over 95% nutrient retention with zero additives.
Farmers
Launch of direct offtake programme. Competitive pricing model cuts out exploitative middlemen and guarantees fair income for smallholder farmers.
Training
Introduction of Vertical Sack Farming training. 200+ farmers trained with preference to women and youth, improving yield while optimising land usage.
Expansion
Projecting growth to include tomato farming communities in Jos (Plateau State) and tomato-producing states in South-Eastern Nigeria.