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Pick our pepper
Nothing adds that distinctive kick to sauces, dressings and rubs quite like pepper—each grain a miniature gem releasing a fiery warmth. No wonder it's known (and loved) as ‘black gold’.
As the world’s largest fully-integrated pepper provider, we know what it takes to make truly great pepper. Such as our farming methods, cutting-edge processing and commitment to traceability and sustainability within our supply chain. Not to mention our direct, on-site sourcing managed by our pepper experts—and supported by estates in both Vietnam and Brazil. Meaning you get only the best ingredient and supply chain, from the field to your factory.
How do you want your pepper?
Black pepper
The most traded spice in the world, black pepper is used to flavor a variety of applications. The unripe berries of the pepper plant are picked when turning yellow and immediately dried after harvest with the skin on. As it dries, enzymes in the berries cause the skin to turn black and wrinkly.
White pepper
A milder form of pepper, with a lightly fermented aroma and taste, white pepper is grown on the same vine as black pepper. However, white pepper is picked ripe (black pepper is picked when unripe) and processed to remove the outer skin, leaving behind a smooth white finish on the berry. White pepper tastes bright and sharp and slightly more herbaceous than black pepper. Thanks to our world-class pepper processing facilities in Vietnam, we have grinding capabilities to match customer specifications.
Whole pepper
These black pepper kernels work perfectly when you want to showcase the entire spice. We’re a leading whole peppercorn supplier for premium pickle brines, marinades and vinaigrettes.
Dressings
Sauces and condiments
Marinades
Rubs and seasoning
Applications of our pepper
Processing
Processing our pepper
At ofi we're redefining pepper production with pioneering work in sustainability and technology.
Purity and quality
We’re the first in the pepper industry to use an inline steam sterilization process during production, maintaining pepper’s flavor while ensuring it is free from harmful microorganisms. This enables top-tier purity and quality across our pepper products.
Becoming the world’s largest pepper plantation
Located in Vietnam's central highlands, our plantation is among the world's largest pepper plantations. This fully integrated operation—from cultivation to processing—enables complete control over quality and supply.
Advanced agriculture
We employ cutting-edge agricultural practices, including greenhouse-grown planting materials and drip irrigation systems. And thanks to our state-of-the-art greenhouse nursery in Vietnam, we have a capacity to produce over 1,000,000 plants every year. Close monitoring of these plants means 90% of the plants we grow are healthy and robust for field planting.
Complete traceability
Peppercorns from ofi-owned plantations are traceable back to their specific planting block, setting a new standard in the industry.
Single estate for better quality
Our single estate black pepper is produced utilizing best-in-class agricultural practices such as cover crops, compost and digital crop monitoring systems. In another pioneering move, we can offer single varietal offerings. So you get consistency and specialization that’s only possible from a single source.
Sustainable practices
Our commitment to sustainability includes in-house composting and precision irrigation, maximizing yield while minimizing environmental impact.
Sustainability
Single estate pepper
The world’s best locations
ofi’s premium pepper is grown on two pioneering sister estates—one in central Vietnam, the other on Brazil’s coast—offering full traceability from seed to harvest.
Traceability and regeneration in Vietnam
Full traceability using our mobile app, allowing direct farmer sales to ofi
Ongoing farmer training in pest management, organic methods, and regenerative agriculture
Our activities help regenerate land in Vietnam left damaged by war, by growing sustainable pepper on areas cleared of unexploded ordnances
Soil protection and carbon reduction in Brazil
We protect soil by allowing natural ground cover between plants, prevents erosion, and boosts biodiversity
We plant 40 hectares of eucalyptus to support reforestation and offset carbon emissions
Our pepper in numbers
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We are the world's largest fully integrated pepper supplier*
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Supply chain
Pepper supply chain
When it comes to best practice across plantations and partners, we know what works for our peppers. That’s the experience that helps us support our growing partners to deliver quality, again and again.
As a key location for pepper – 40% of annual global volumes* are produced in Vietnam – it is a perfect base for our growing and processing operations.
Our own pepper plantations in Vietnam and Brazil allow us to deliver on our commitment to farming practices that are sustainable for both land and communities.
Vietnam’s duty-free access to other pepper and spice-producing countries such as Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brazil enables us to buy from the best.
Competitive operating and freight costs mean we can offer our signature quality products for an excellent price.
*Numbers subject to change
Vietnam Pepper Plantation
Co-create
Ready to develop something delicious?
Whether you're looking to launch a zesty pepper-crusted steak, savory black pepper chicken or something bold like black pepper-infused chocolate truffles, we're here to transform your vision into an exceptional product. Our world-class R&D team, sustainable and certified ingredients and state-of-the-art laboratories are at your disposal.
Inspiration
People with different skill sets are the ultimate blend. We’ll bring our global solutions and products, and you bring the ultimate ingredient: your brand.
Innovation
Pioneering pepper innovation
Using AI to boost pepper’s potency
In partnership with Brightseed, a biosciences data company, we’re exploring the health benefits of its black pepper varieties using artificial intelligence. Brightseed's Forager® AI platform is helping us research complex molecular structures to identify bioactive compounds and their potential health benefits. We’re considering different regions, cultivars, growing conditions and processing methods to see how we can harness the bioactive potency of our black pepper for good. Watch this space.
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