In order to unlock mutual value, Olam works closely with other corporations in commercial partnerships. This collaboration model opens up a larger scale and investment than would be possible with one company working in isolation. Knowledge and funding is shared to create a greater sum of the parts across geographies.

Case Studies

Olam / Nestlé
The Cocoa Plan, Côte d’Ivoire
Investing in cocoa production for increased yield and quality

Results

• 10 cooperatives operational with 3,350 registered farmers

• 7,400 tonnes of premium cocoa produced generating farmer income of US$43 million, over a third of which was Fairtrade

• ‘No Child Labour’ enforced. Training in occupational health and safety completed

• Community social investments – a school, water pump and rural infrastructure assistance

• Planting of shade trees to improve water conservation, reduce soil erosion and enhance wildlife habitats