BlackHorse Launches 400MT Rice Mill in Kano

BlackHorse Holding Company Limited has inaugurated a 400 metric ton (MT) rice mill under the trade name Crescent Rice Limited and a 240 MT sack manufacturing plant named Aminchi Bags Limited. The launch occurred at the Crescent Rice Mill facility located in Danzaki along Hadejia Road, Kano.

Both facilities are powered by a 3MW sustainable, independent power solution, which allows for sustainable manufacturing practices. The Managing Director of Crescent Rice Mills Limited, Rahul Bakliwal, stated that the investment aims to support the national food supply, tackle packaging challenges faced by citizens, and create value for stakeholders.

Muhammad Sani Utai, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackHorse Holdings Limited, shared the company's journey, noting that the initiative began as an idea three years ago and has evolved into a significant operation. He mentioned plans to expand production capacity beyond 500 MT and to introduce an oil mill for processing groundnut oil and sorghum, in addition to the bagging facility.