Golden Penny, a brand deeply rooted in human connection, care, and warmth, once again brought its signature touch of love and togetherness to life this time in the heart of Uwani, Enugu.

True to its tradition of creating joyful, family-oriented experiences, Golden Penny hosted a vibrant Food Fest that lit up the city with laughter, delicious food, and heartfelt moments.
Just as it has done with previous events like the Children’s Fun Fest, Semovita Soup Festival and earlier editions of the Food Fest, the brand continues to go beyond nourishing meals by nurturing community spirit.

The Uwani, edition was nothing short of a celebration. Hundreds of residents, families, students, and food lovers turned up to immerse themselves in the Golden Penny experience a day filled with flavor, fun, and shared memories.

From exciting games to tasty culinary delights, the event served as a reminder that food isn’t just sustenance it’s love, joy, and connection.
According to the company, the event was to deepen its regional presence, particularly in the Southeast.

Devlin Hainsworth, Managing Director, Golden Penny Foods, highlighted that the recent food fest showcased the brand’s commitment to delivering nourishing and innovative products that truly meet consumer expectations.

“The Golden Penny Foods festival is a celebration of our wide range of superior quality and nourishing food products produced as an innovative response to the consumers’ need for tasty nutrition.” He described the turnout as “applaudable,” noting that it reflects the brand’s “established trust over the years between the Golden Penny brand and our consumers, a journey marked by the organisation’s unwavering commitment to delivering excellence across various generations.”

Illyas Kazeem, Marketing Director, explained that the food festival builds on earlier efforts such as the Semovita Soup Festival, noting, “We started this journey two years ago with the Semovita Soup Festival across some regions, and this is a step further, bringing it to a full food fest. You can see the wide variety we have here, from pasta to noodles, cereals, oil, and many more. “The goal is to let consumers experience our brand directly and get acquainted with our endless brands of tasty nutrition.”

Golden Penny Foods further emphasized that the festival was carefully crafted to foster deeper connections with consumers. This was achieved through engaging activities such as product sampling, interactive experience centres, and cooking education sessions all highlighting the versatility and appeal of their diverse product lines.
Associate Marketing Director, Pasta and Noodles, Foluke Makinde, emphasised the strategic importance of the region, remarking, “The South East is a very important part of the country, and as a company, it is a strategic focus for us to win here and win strongly.”

She noted that the brand wants consumers to associate food with enjoyment and not just sustenance.
“We want people to know that food can be fun, and that nutrition can be enjoyable. Beyond just the products, we are giving people a full brand experience. They are not just tasting pasta or noodles but learning new ways to enjoy them and leaving with new memories.”

Golden Penny noted that it gathered consumer insights that will shape future product development and marketing strategies from the event.
Oluwatooni Odewole, Associate Director for New Product Development, NTW & RS, said the feedback mechanism is central to the brand’s innovation drive.

“Feedback is a major part of how we ensure that our products are directly responding to our consumers’ nutritional needs. From social media to in-person surveys and direct interactions like this, we are always listening and using those insights to serve our consumers better and reach more communities across Nigeria.”
With each event, Golden Penny strengthens its role not just as a trusted food brand, but as a warm companion in the everyday lives of Nigerians.