Grandma Foods, a flagship brand of Virginland Environmental Services Ltd, is a trusted leader in the processing and packaging premium home foods and spices. With a reputation for excellence, we proudly export high-quality agro-commodities, including organic cashew nuts, the best alligator pepper in Nigeria, authentic kaun potash, and many more, to clients across the globe. Our dedication to hygiene and quality assurance is evident in our certifications: NAFDAC-approved products, FDA-endorsed facilities, and HACCP certification. These credentials reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering safe, natural, and top-tier products. With over 21 years of industry expertise, we specialize in overcoming complex challenges with innovative solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our accolades include the prestigious Nigerian Business Excellence Award in 2021, reinforcing our status as a globally recognized brand.
Udo Stephanie Akwara is a distinguished professional, renowned for her extensive experience in marketing and international trade. An innovator. A super hardworking woman. A goal getter. She proudly represents her cultural heritage in her professional pursuits.
Udo Stephanie Akwara is a remarkable individual, a philanthropist, who has made significant contributions to marketing, international trade and women's empowerment. Her journey of excellence got exposed in becoming the CEO of Virginland Environmental Services Limited, with trade name ‘Grandma Foods’, a testament to her diligence and hard work. Grandma Foods is into processing and packaging of home foods and spices. A business award winner in Nigeria in 2021.
Udo’s academic foundation in marketing is rooted in her degree from Abia State University, showcasing her commitment to excellence in her field. She further solidifies her dedication through her professional graduate membership in the Nigeria Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management (NIPSM), ensuring high standards in procurement and supply management.
Beyond her local engagements, she is a prominent member of the Organization of International Women in Trade (OWIIT), highlighting her advocacy for women's success in the global business arena.
As the Chief Executive Officer of Grandma Foods, Udo has steered the company to prominence in her distinctive products with unique packaging that earned international certifications of FDA and HACCP. She is in active exports to United States of America, Germany, United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil. With over fifteen years of experience, her insights into international trade dynamics are invaluable.
Her global perspective is enriched by extensive business travels to numerous countries, broadening her horizons and contributing to her success.
Above all, Udo embodies a philosophy of perfection and excellence in all her endeavors. Her unwavering commitment to delivering top-quality products and services reflects her dedication to achieving excellence in every aspect of her professional life.
To deliver premium, hygienic, and certified home foods, spices, and agro-commodities globally, ensuring quality, sustainability, and excellence in every product we offer.
Our vision is to become a global leader in agro-processing, recognized for delivering premium quality, sustainable practices, and innovative, natural food solutions that enrich lives worldwide.
