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Olam Vietnam

Information about the Company
Since 2021, ofi (Olam food ingredients) is a new operating group born out of Olam . ofi offers sustainable, natural, value-added food products and ingredients so that consumers can enjoy the healthy and indulgent products they love. Its products consist of industry-leading businesses of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. ofi has built a unique global value chain presence including its own farming operations, farm-gate origination, and manufacturing facilities. ofi partners with its customers, leveraging its complementary and differentiated portfolio of "on-trend" food products, to co-create solutions that anticipate and meet changing consumer preferences as demand increases for healthier food that's traceable and sustainable.

ofi commenced operations in Vietnam in 1997, setting up its representative office. Since then, it has established an extensive presence across different parts of Vietnam, including its head office in Ho Chi Minh City and regional offices in Binh Dinh, Long An, Dong Nai, Phu Yen, Lam Dong, Yen Bai, and Gia Lai Provinces.

The company has established sustainability programs for black pepper, coffee, and cashews. It is excited about its prospects in Vietnam as the country has huge potential in agriculture.

Corporate Culture & Company Activities
ofi does everything based on its core values which run deep through the organization and can be used to summarize its culture. This is how it shows up and treats others in all its relationships.

ofi can be relied on to be Driven (people enjoy the freedom to just get on and do it, taking on challenges with determination and positivity), Curious (employees think differently; always looking, quizzing, learning, and growing), Open (it is real and authentic in all people’s relationships, welcoming different points of view and stating their own transparently), Fair (people stay true to its principles, respecting people, and the planet by doing things the right way, not the easy way).

At ofi Vietnam, it has implemented various engagement programs such as keeping employees informed, generating extensive communications through its strong internal communications with more digital approaches such as Workplace, LinkedIn, Townhall and employee engagement programs including Happy Hours, Health and Nutrition training, Sports Events, and Women’s Day Celebrations.

Other activities include Recognition wherein there is a sharp focus on employee recognition via in-house company recognition awards such as Employees of the month's awards, Regional Annual Awards Event, Country Annual Awards and it keeps promoting inclusion and diversity through programs like IDEO council, GETs, OMTs, GROW, Career Returnship Program, Celebrating Women in Agriculture and Food, Women Appreciation Campaign. Besides that, the company raises the bar of all corporate events and builds strong engagement among stakeholders such as the Walk the Talk series, Insight’s tours program, Country Meet, and the Vietnam Townhall.

ofi Vietnam commits to its social corporate responsibility and has continued to make positive contributions and impacts on Vietnam's economy and society. By doing that, the company has supported the local communities where it operates through various meaningful activities.
Achievements and Impact
Today, ofi Vietnam is currently the largest exporter of cashews, pepper, and instant coffee in Vietnam, and runs seven large factories with 7,500 employees across Central and South Vietnam. The company’s operations have led to an interface with a farmer network of hundreds of thousands of farmers. It is also amongst the largest exporter of Green Coffee in Vietnam.

In 2023, the company has cultivated in-depth relationships with local authorities, associations, and NGOs such as VCCI, VWEC, and UN Women to provide our corporate expertise on enhancing capacity and competitiveness to access supply chains for women-owned enterprises and gender-responsive enterprises. This action raises its reputation as one of the best corporations when participating in the prestigious programs of VCCI, VWEC, UN Women lined in with sustainability agenda.

In 2021, ofi Vietnam has also marked a great milestone by being named among Vietnam's Best Companies to Work for in Asia by the HR Asia Magazine for 5 consecutive years. Also, ofi Vietnam emerged as a national winner in the 2022 United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UN Women WEPs) Awards.

Besides, ofi Vietnam has been recognized as Best Employers in Vietnam by Kincentric for the third time in a row in 2021 and achieved Gender-inclusive Workplace - the 1st Runner up by Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards in 2021.

Future Direction
The vision of ofi Vietnam is to build on its talents, spirit, leadership, manufacturing capability, and world-class trading capability.

The company will be working towards increasing its value-added services and products to customers to make ofi Vietnam a partner of choice and one-stop solution provider; focusing more on Asian customers by meeting consumer trends, expanding marketing presence across the region, and improving logistics; focusing on Vietnamese consumers by expanding sales volumes and supporting retailers and adopting innovation, emphasizing on digital innovation in the supply chain and manufacturing processes to drive efficiency; and ensuring sustainability by focusing on “AtSource” and providing traceability solutions to buyers.

Besides that, the company aims to build an inspired organization that can carry out its ambitious goals, where all employees treat the company as if it were their own. The leadership team plans to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows each of its workers to contribute effectively while also providing people with the autonomy and flexibility they need.

CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY

Olam Vietnam

Information about the Company
Since 2021, ofi (Olam food ingredients) is a new operating group born out of Olam . ofi offers sustainable, natural, value-added food products and ingredients so that consumers can enjoy the healthy and indulgent products they love. Its products consist of industry-leading businesses of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. ofi has built a unique global value chain presence including its own farming operations, farm-gate origination, and manufacturing facilities. ofi partners with its customers, leveraging its complementary and differentiated portfolio of "on-trend" food products, to co-create solutions that anticipate and meet changing consumer preferences as demand increases for healthier food that's traceable and sustainable.

ofi commenced operations in Vietnam in 1997, setting up its representative office. Since then, it has established an extensive presence across different parts of Vietnam, including its head office in Ho Chi Minh City and regional offices in Binh Dinh, Long An, Dong Nai, Phu Yen, Lam Dong, Yen Bai, and Gia Lai Provinces.

The company has established sustainability programs for black pepper, coffee, and cashews. It is excited about its prospects in Vietnam as the country has huge potential in agriculture.

Corporate Culture & Company Activities
ofi does everything based on its core values which run deep through the organization and can be used to summarize its culture. This is how it shows up and treats others in all its relationships.

ofi can be relied on to be Driven (people enjoy the freedom to just get on and do it, taking on challenges with determination and positivity), Curious (employees think differently; always looking, quizzing, learning, and growing), Open (it is real and authentic in all people’s relationships, welcoming different points of view and stating their own transparently), Fair (people stay true to its principles, respecting people, and the planet by doing things the right way, not the easy way).

At ofi Vietnam, it has implemented various engagement programs such as keeping employees informed, generating extensive communications through its strong internal communications with more digital approaches such as Workplace, LinkedIn, Townhall and employee engagement programs including Happy Hours, Health and Nutrition training, Sports Events, and Women’s Day Celebrations.

Other activities include Recognition wherein there is a sharp focus on employee recognition via in-house company recognition awards such as Employees of the month's awards, Regional Annual Awards Event, Country Annual Awards and it keeps promoting inclusion and diversity through programs like IDEO council, GETs, OMTs, GROW, Career Returnship Program, Celebrating Women in Agriculture and Food, Women Appreciation Campaign. Besides that, the company raises the bar of all corporate events and builds strong engagement among stakeholders such as the Walk the Talk series, Insight’s tours program, Country Meet, and the Vietnam Townhall.

ofi Vietnam commits to its social corporate responsibility and has continued to make positive contributions and impacts on Vietnam's economy and society. By doing that, the company has supported the local communities where it operates through various meaningful activities.
Achievements and Impact
Today, ofi Vietnam is currently the largest exporter of cashews, pepper, and instant coffee in Vietnam, and runs seven large factories with 7,500 employees across Central and South Vietnam. The company’s operations have led to an interface with a farmer network of hundreds of thousands of farmers. It is also amongst the largest exporter of Green Coffee in Vietnam.

In 2023, the company has cultivated in-depth relationships with local authorities, associations, and NGOs such as VCCI, VWEC, and UN Women to provide our corporate expertise on enhancing capacity and competitiveness to access supply chains for women-owned enterprises and gender-responsive enterprises. This action raises its reputation as one of the best corporations when participating in the prestigious programs of VCCI, VWEC, UN Women lined in with sustainability agenda.

In 2021, ofi Vietnam has also marked a great milestone by being named among Vietnam's Best Companies to Work for in Asia by the HR Asia Magazine for 5 consecutive years. Also, ofi Vietnam emerged as a national winner in the 2022 United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UN Women WEPs) Awards.

Besides, ofi Vietnam has been recognized as Best Employers in Vietnam by Kincentric for the third time in a row in 2021 and achieved Gender-inclusive Workplace - the 1st Runner up by Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards in 2021.

Future Direction
The vision of ofi Vietnam is to build on its talents, spirit, leadership, manufacturing capability, and world-class trading capability.

The company will be working towards increasing its value-added services and products to customers to make ofi Vietnam a partner of choice and one-stop solution provider; focusing more on Asian customers by meeting consumer trends, expanding marketing presence across the region, and improving logistics; focusing on Vietnamese consumers by expanding sales volumes and supporting retailers and adopting innovation, emphasizing on digital innovation in the supply chain and manufacturing processes to drive efficiency; and ensuring sustainability by focusing on “AtSource” and providing traceability solutions to buyers.

Besides that, the company aims to build an inspired organization that can carry out its ambitious goals, where all employees treat the company as if it were their own. The leadership team plans to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows each of its workers to contribute effectively while also providing people with the autonomy and flexibility they need.