Agriculture in Africa: Potential versus reality Published by Otavio Veras on 21 February 2017 The low productivity levels of agriculture in Africa have resulted in a worrisome scenario: it does not meet the growing demand for food from urban centres.
Olam in Côte d’Ivoire: Ensuring a steady supply of produce from over 100,000 farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 19 April 2016 We talk to head of operations in Côte d’Ivoire to find out more about the country’s manufacturing potential and how the company ensures a steady supply of commodities.
Meet the Boss: Partheeban Theodore, country head, Olam Côte d’Ivoire Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2016 ‘There is no reason to look beyond the continent. Every single opportunity exists here.’
Africa’s overlapping trade blocs trigger illegal trade Published by Kate Douglas on 30 April 2015 A look at how overlapping membership of trade regimes can trigger illegal trade, using Kenya’s sugar sector as an example.
Meet the Boss: Anirban Deb, country head, Olam Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2015 “Success does not make you Superman. Failure does not make you a loser.”
Thoughts on tribalism and cultural prejudice in the African workplace Published by Kate Douglas on 11 July 2014 Four multinationals share their experiences of employee tribalism or cultural prejudice in Africa.
What we can learn from Olam’s success in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 7 July 2014 Olam’s MD Ramesh shares some of the strategies required to successfully expand a business in Africa.
Tomato paste and noodles: Olam bullish about food processing in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 4 July 2014 Adding value in Africa is expensive but worth it, says agribusiness and food company Olam.
Meet the Boss: MD Ramesh, regional head, Olam International Published by Kate Douglas on 25 June 2014 “I made a career from coming to the continent.”
Four things you should know about agriculture and food in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 June 2014 How we made it in Africa highlights some key thoughts concerning African agribusiness.
Maximising the female force behind African agri supply chains Published by Briony Mathieson on 23 April 2013 Women in low-paid, manual jobs form the ‘invisible’ backbone of major industries and big business.
Meet the Boss: Ravi Pokhriyal, West Africa head, Olam International Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 April 2013 “Throughout my career, I have put lot of emphasis on building my teams and getting them involved in decision making.”
Palm oil is coming home to Africa Published by Ranveer Chauhan on 30 October 2012 Ranveer Chauhan, managing director and global head of palm at agribusiness company Olam, looks at the case for sustainable palm oil production in Africa.
Olam – from small Nigerian trading outfit to global commodities giant Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 April 2012 Olam might not be a household name, but there is a good possibility that some of the products in your cupboard were handled by the company at some stage during the journey from farm to finished product.
