Olam showcases ingredients at Gulfood 2016

Olam International Limited exhibits its portfolio of ingredients, processed and packaged products at Gulfood from 21-25 February, 2016, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The leading agri-business, which has extensive market in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region will be showcasing edible nuts (almonds, cashew, hazelnuts and peanuts), coffee, cocoa, dairy, sugar, grains, edible oils as well as spices and specialty vegetable ingredients under its new branding. Products are available for sampling and delegates can gather information on the breadth of origins, responsible sourcing and pricing.

Ravi Pokhriyal, President MENA & West Africa Olam, said: “We continue to see potential in the MENA region and remain committed to its growth. Reflecting this, our new wholly-owned free zone entity Olam International Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) will also be present at Gulfood. We applaud the local Governmental agencies, such as the Dubai Economic Department, DMCC and Chambers of Commerce, for making it easier to do business in Dubai and offering incentives for global corporates to relocate some of their businesses here.”

Producing and processing in all major origins from the farm to factory gate enables the teams to offer a reliable supply of quality ingredients. Sesame, also part of the edible nuts platform, is supplied to all major Tahina and Halava manufacturers in the region.

Olam Cocoa

Olam Cocoa, established after the acquisition of ADM’s cocoa business and the establishment of a worldwide cocoa processing footprint, is now among the top three integrated suppliers of cocoa beans and cocoa products globally. Alain Fredericq, Global Head of Cocoa Powder, will be attending the event as part of Olam’s cocoa team. The deZaan™ and Macao™ cocoa powder portfolios is on showcase at Gulfood.

“Cocoa flavor has universal appeal and Middle East consumers are no exception. Building on the more than 100 years of innovation behind the deZaan™ brand of premium cocoa powders and cocoa liquor, and Macao’s™ successful introduction of value cocoa powders, Olam’s team in Dubai is able to offer the growing, regional food industry a full range of cocoa powders that meet the colour, flavor and functional requirements of the most demanding consumers,” Mr Fredericq said.

At Gulfood, Olam’s teams will be available for consultation on spices & vegetable ingredients, edible oils and sugar and dairy.