Ingredient Offering
With an experienced team of food technologists and manufacturing assets, ofi is the best choice for customers looking for a reliable and innovative supplier of safe, healthy and nutritious food.
Different nut varieties provide different consumer benefits
Our almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts and macadamias will bring many nutritional benefits and taste experiences to your consumers. And because they are traceable back to their fields and farms, our nuts ingredients add that layer of trust that modern consumers are looking for.
Almonds
Growing in and sourcing from both hemispheres allows us to supply you with fresh almonds all year round so we can meet your consumer’s demand for this tasty and highly nutritious nut.
Cashews
Our cashews come in a variety of shapes, sizes and granulations and are perfectly suited for your formulation needs. Our strong sustainable, environmentally-driven practices ensure you do good with your purchase. Learn more about our recent publicly stated targets to support farmer livelihoods in Cashew Trail.
Hazelnuts
Loved by consumers for their crunchy texture and rich taste, we supply hazelnuts from farms in Turkey and neighboring Georgia while working to improve productivity and labor conditions.
Macadamias
Macadamias are indulgent with their butter-life flavor and creamy texture. They are also rich in beneficial nutrients like thiamine and manganese, as well as monounsaturated fats. Our capabilities help us customize this delicious nut for your most decadent snacks and recipes!
Peanuts
The most popular nut in the world, peanuts are an economical source of protein. They can also vary in taste, size and shape. Let us help you decide which peanut fits your product needs!
Pistachios
From yellow to green, our hand-picked pistachios are perfect for snacking, baking and as meal toppers. Discover how a simple pistachio can elevate your products.
Walnuts
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Cultivating the next generation of process engineers
For over a decade, ofi has developed the next generation of process engineers and technical excellence in the Netherlands in partnership with Food & Process Tech Campus of Regio College in Zaandam. Tijmen Hoeve, ofi's Training Coordinator, shares three reasons why we invest in internships and how they add value to our operations and the wider society:
Developing in-demand skills
It all started with a skills gap in the industry. In the Netherlands, we have a shortage of technical skilled occupations such as engineers, ICT, and technicians, and the Covid pandemic hasn't helped the situation either. European Commission reported that in 2022, there is still a shortage of engineers. And to highlight the labor issues on the continent, it announced 2023 as the European Year of Skills.
This challenge also requires long-term support and investment to make a difference. The internship ofi offers, which has been running since 2012, is connected to the Food & Process Tech Campus program. The four-year course, aimed at 17-21year olds, gives students a mix of theory and practical experiences in a real-life setting. Over four years, students can apply their technical understanding in our facilities in Koog aan de Zaan or Wormer.
Investing in the future
Equipping students with the right skills to enter the workforce is a way to help future-proof the industry. Since 2012, ofi has given 5,000 euros annually to the college, which has helped to fund its practical room and the necessary safety equipment and contributed towards the teacher's salary. In some cases, we've even employed some students who have come through the program. It's a great way to develop talent that deeply understands your business.
Giving back to the community
I started my career in the food industry, working in various roles in food engineering. After 12 years of food tech, I channeled my passion into training the next generation of process engineers. Teaching is in my blood. My grandfather was a headmaster, and my father was a teacher, as is my brother, so I felt like a natural next step in my career.
When I moved into education, I helped develop the curriculum for the Food & Process Tech Campus course and have previously worked at the college itself, so I have a strong understanding of what the students need to be successful in the course and to transition into the industry. I'm proud we support a local college, within walking distance of our facility in Koog aan de Zaan. Hear from Zlatan what it's like to be an intern at ofi.
ofi expands manufacturing capacity with opening of new dairy facility in New Zealand
ofi (olam food ingredients), a global leader in naturally good food and beverage ingredients, is celebrating the official opening of the first phase of its new, state-of-the-art dairy processing plant located in the dairy heartland of New Zealand – the Waikato region in the north island of the country. The facility will produce dairy ingredients like whole milk powder to meet growing demand, targeting key customer applications in dessert, bakery, beverage, and confectionery categories.
Sandeep Jain, Managing Director and CEO, Dairy, at ofi commented: “As we continue to expand our dairy manufacturing capabilities and innovation infrastructure, the new Tokoroa plant will become part of a global network that spans major milk consumption markets, such as South-East Asia, China, the Middle East, and Africa. The new plant also complements a suite of enhancements made to ofi’s dairy production facility and Ingredient Excellence Centre (IEC) in Johor, Malaysia back in September – which combined with our Customer Solutions Center based in Singapore, enables us to co-create bespoke food and beverage solutions for our customers. Our dairy business is well positioned to serve increased demand from our global customer base and co-create innovative applications at scale – driving additional focus on the value-added capabilities within our portfolio.”
The Tokoroa dairy ingredients forms part of ofi's much wider natural ingredients portfolio which includes cocoa, coffee, nuts and spices, ideal combinations with dairy for customized products such as yogurts, protein bars and ready-to-drink tea, coffee and cocoa beverages. The new facility also complements ofi’s existing global footprint, driving stronger partnerships with its customers and strengthening its co-creation capabilities across the region.
The next stage of investment will see further capability added to the facility to develop high value dairy ingredients, expanding the range of ofi’s offering. It will also enable ofi to look at ways to grow the value of its milk, generating better returns for its farmer partners while delivering on its ambition to produce ingredients in a way that is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable.
Back to school: 3 ways to help children in cocoa communities access education
As autumn started, children worldwide returned to school, and those in cocoa communities were no exception. As part of our Cocoa Compass sustainability ambition, we're working with our customers and partners to ensure that all children of cocoa farmers in our supply chain can get an education by 2030. Not only is this a human right, but it's also a key driver for tackling child labor.
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