Erik Emborg, a Danish merchant and industrialist, is credited with establishing Fan Milk PLC in Nigeria in 1961. He did not invent the concept of milk itself, but he founded the company that produces Fan Milk products.
The Genesis of Fan Milk
Fan Milk started with a recombination plant in Ibadan, a distribution center in Lagos, and a small team of less than 30 employees. This operation focused on producing fresh milk using imported milk powder.
Key Aspects of Fan Milk's Foundation:
- Founder: Erik Emborg.
- Year Established: 1961.
- Location: Nigeria.
- Initial Setup: Recombination plant in Ibadan and distribution center in Lagos.
- Initial Product: Fresh milk made from imported milk powder.
Fan Milk has since grown from its modest beginning to a prominent dairy brand in Nigeria and beyond.
