Grand Oak Limited, makers of Seaman Schnapps, the traditional white spirit of royalty have been urged to move ahead of producers of fake products in order to stop the distribution and sale of fakes in circulation.
The call was made on Friday by His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1 while receiving the executive members of Grand OAK makers of seaman schnapps in his palace at Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
The Olubadan who spoke through High Chief Akeem Bolaji Adewoyin Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland observed that adulterated seaman schnapps are in circulation and that there is a need for urgent attention to address the situation.
” There is a long standing relationship between the use of Seaman Schnapps for royal blessings, traditional and cultural libations and amongst traditional title holders. Fakes must therefore be prevented from circulating in the market to ensure the use of the genuine products in traditional ceremonies and occasions”
The paramount ruler expressed his gratitude and that of the Olubadan – In – Council in receiving the delegates from Grand Oak. He prayed that their business would continue to expand and wax stronger.
In his address earlier, the marketing manager of Grand OAK Ltd Mr.Gbemileke Lawal thanked the Olubadan and his council for the warm reception accorded him and his team.
The marketing manager disclosed that they were at the palace to receive royal blessings and to intimate the palace about the new brand of their products particularly Seaman Schnapps.
According to Mr Gbemileke Lawal, new technology had been employed to retain the good quality of the product so as to distinguish the original and quality schnapps from fake and inferior ones.
He assured the monarch of the continued patronage and interaction between his organization and the palace from time to time.
