Olam Agri

'Climate change poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food systems in Asia, a region that is responsible for producing more than half of the world’s food.' - Julie Greene, CSO, Olam Agri. We’re pleased to be a part of the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit again this November. Join our CSO, Julie Greene, and other experts from Olam Agri in addressing the topic of climate crisis head-on, spotlighting how the agri-industry can step up and accelerate climate adaption strategies in Asia. 

🌳 Can we feed the world if we have a transition to regenerative farming systems which is scaled across the planet? In this tentpole film about #RegenerativeAgriculture, our CSO, Julie Greene, joins other industry experts in sharing their insights about this growing movement, exploring both its benefits and its challenges. Through our regenerative agriculture initiatives, Olam Agri has been supporting almost half a million smallholder farmers across rice, sesame, quinoa and other products to implement better farming practices that are good for the environment and farmer livelihoods – all towards the goal of ensuring food security for the future. Watch the full film here: https://lnkd.in/gMrwzxqJ

Spirits were high and the energy was palpable as employees from our Grains business in Ghana came together in the name of fitness to participate in the quarterly "Wellness Walk". Aimed at promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, the event also provided an excellent opportunity to foster camaraderie between employees from different teams as they walked, sang, and danced along to the rhythm of the music. Find out how we're building a strong and healthy workforce 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJd_T7pb

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our Grain Processing Innovation Center in Kano, Nigeria. Together with our founding partner Flour Mills of Nigeria and our collaboration partner Olam Agri, we aim to create sustainable food value chains utilizing local grains – a key to tackling food insecurity and reducing the continent’s dependency on imported food such as wheat and rice. On 480 square meters, the GPIC will empower customers, researchers, and partners to collaboratively explore cost efficient food processing solutions for local grains such as sorghum, millet, maize, soybeans, and other local crops such as cassava, different types of beans, nuts, and seeds 🌽 🌱 🥜  Learn more in the full press release at https://lnkd.in/dniqWpmA. #innovationsforabetterworld #foodsecurity #localgrains 

We are working closely with rural communities in Africa and Asia to improve nutrition and food security where it is most needed, with an aim to positively impact 200,000 farmer households by 2030. Learn more about our Food Secure Futures programme which is implemented across ten businesses in Chad, Togo, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire to improve nutrition and access to food in farming communities: https://lnkd.in/gsS-y7cs

We are excited to be part of the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit again this year and look forward to connecting with international stakeholders across the agri-food ecosystem.

Join Vivek Agarwal (ACC, CPC, ELI-MP), Senior Vice President and Global Head of Non-Commodity Procurement at #ProcureConAsia2024 on 10th and 11th July as he offers insights on elevating procurement training excellence and leveraging marketing resources to achieve success. https://lnkd.in/ejYkgmf

As part of our Seeds for the Future initiative, we have recently awarded scholarships to 87 students from tertiary institutions in the Nasarawa State of Nigeria. Since its inception in 2014, this scholarship programme has benefitted over 700 indigent students by providing them with the financial assistance they need to pursue their academic goals. The award presentation ceremony was held at a rice farm in Rukubi, Nasarawa State, and was attended by local and state dignitaries and the recipients' families. Anil Nair, Country Head of Nigeria, said, "We remain dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders and professionals who will contribute to the growth of our communities and the country. Our scholarship programme aims to inspire students in our host communities and help them achieve their dreams and aspirations". Brijesh Nandal, Head of Operations in Nigeria, said, "This scholarship programme reflects our deep commitment to empowering Nigerian youths through education. By supporting these students, we invest in their futures and the nation's future. We are inspired by their dedication and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact with this programme". Our Seeds for the Future (SFTF) initiative emerged as "Sustainability Initiative of the Year" at the African Food Awards 2023, click here to find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gF8B2HFg

As part of our commitment to support working mothers and ensure that 100% of our workforce have access to comprehensive nutrition programmes, we have installed two new lactation pods in our office and factory in Cameroon. These self-contained units provide working mothers with a clean, comfortable, and private space to express and safely store breast milk while at work. This is part of a slew of initiatives aimed at supporting female employees in Cameroon. Others include breastfeeding support programmes and wellness programmes that offer free MRI tests for women to aid in the fight against breast cancer. https://lnkd.in/g5qq7Fm7 Partheeban Theodore Veeresh Mallikarjun Hiremath Ashu Ma-Mbeng Success Briginette Abega, CHRP/CHRM

“Can regenerative agriculture feed the world? Absolutely. In fact, I think it’s the only way that we will be able to feed the world.” - Julie Greene, Chief Sustainability Officer, Olam Agri. In a month-long campaign dedicated to Regenerative Agriculture by RE:TV, our CSO, Julie, discusses efforts to decarbonise global supply chains across commodities, and how we've been supporting rice farmers in Thailand, Vietnam, and India adopt regenerative practices to achieve higher yields, incomes and reduce GHG emissions. Watch the video https://lnkd.in/gqxPJNuK