Brazil was Olam’s first country of operation in Latin America, starting with our cashew trading business in 2002. Our business has continued to evolve and our focus has changed in line with our customer needs.
We expanded into coffee, cotton, cocoa, grains, spices, and risk management solutions and operate from 32 locations across 11 states. Headquartered in São Paulo, we are supported by 1,535 dedicated employees across the country.
All of our procurement in Brazil comes under the Olam Supplier Code, which provides a comprehensive set of conditions to support our goal to purchase raw materials and products that are produced in a manner that is socially responsible, economically profitable and environmentally sustainable. We are also working with smallholder farmers to improve yields and incomes.
Our employees are actively initiating and participating in community programmes focused on promoting child welfare, education and health. And we have joined various industry bodies to further the cause for sustainable economic development, such as CECAFE (Coffee) and AIPC Cocoa Processors Association (AIPC).
Closing the nutrient loop
Old coffee trees have been given a second life through repurposing them as compost to grow new ones.
Cultivating environmental
These children have been learning about the importance of water conservation from Olam’s agronomists.
We employ over 1,535 people operate from 32 locations across 11 states.
