Agri Science & Technology

Plant science is fundamental to improving farming productivity, resilience of our supply and the quality and functionality of our products and ingredients.

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Global crop production faces many challenges, including fragile supply chains, characterized by inefficient farming, vulnerability to disease and climate change, high environmental impact and connected social issues. Working together with farmers in the field – to improve productivity and resilience – will lead to better income for farmers, more efficient food crops and reduced impact on the environment. While our sustainability agronomists are key in spearheading our on-the-ground collaborative effort, we also work with institutes and industry partners, through governmental initiatives and with universities to enhance our collective knowledge and to increase positive impact in agricultural supply chains.

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Through our understanding and ability to identify the biological factors that impact raw material value and yields – in collaboration with our farmers – we have developed sustainable solutions to improve functionality, quality and farm productivity throughout our global operations, from cocoa to spices and from coffee to nuts.

We strive to help farmers understand crop quality attributes to create improved consumer products and gain a higher price, and giving customers increased consistency. Taking this one step further, through plant science, we can also adapt raw material parameters to improve and differentiate flavoring and coloring properties or improve fat content.

Our customers – well-known brands from around the world – can rely on the quality of our different ingredients to create their signature products.

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Press Release Mar 7, 2024

ofi’s net-zero ambition recognized at UK’s largest sustainable business awards

Events Mar 6, 2024

Join ofi at Expo West 2024, March 14-16

Come connect with ofi at our booth at Natural Products Expo West 2024, the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. Stop by to discover our portfolio of nutritious and delicious ingredients and learn more about how we drive sustainability impact through collaboration and work directly with customers to create new recipes and better products.

This year our theme is Flavor Fusion where you can see if you are sweet or spicy as you explore our ingredients through creating your own trail mix. We’ll be featuring a variety of ofi ingredients from our spices, nuts, and cocoa portfolios along with highlighting some of our capabilities.

Visit us from March 14-16, at Booth #3887, Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

[1] Actually, Lots of Gen Z Would Rather Spend Valentine’s Day with Their Friends - YPulse

Articles Feb 14, 2024

The sweet treats and trends winning hearts this Valentine’s Day

Author | Madeline Bills | Cocoa Innovation Manager at ofi

Chocolate has long been synonymous with Valentine’s Day, with sweet treats a classic way to celebrate the season of love.

But Valentine’s Day is evolving, with Gen Z and Millennials redefining traditions. Many consumers are choosing to celebrate this day with friends and family members, as well as significant others. In 2023, 40% of Gen Z and 20% of Millennials said they were planning to buy their friends a Valentine’s gift.^[1] And what better way to do so than with cocoa?

As consumers change the way they celebrate Valentine’s Day – and who they celebrate with – there is an opportunity for manufacturers to develop new products. From introducing more exotic flavors in confectionery to creating more experiential formats and expanding into new categories, we’re seeing companies inventing new ways for consumers to celebrate the season of love with those who matter most to them. At ofi we explore the top chocolate, confectionery and bakery trends shaping Valentine’s Day 2024 and how manufacturers can develop new offerings to win the hearts of consumers.

^[1] Actually, Lots of Gen Z Would Rather Spend Valentine’s Day with Their Friends - YPulse

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