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How do you differentiate between the environmental impacts of organizations across different geographies, local conditions, products, local regulations etc.? For several years, ofi has been working towards assessing the true value (cost or benefits) of some of our operations on the ground and most recently, our Finance for Sustainability and Coffee experts Rishi Kalra Ria Bakshi Jeremy Dufour and Aryan Tandon joined forces to assess the year-on-year monetary impact of our select coffee growing operations in five origins. Through this Natural Capital Valuation, we can guide teams to prioritize locations which have higher water externalities cost, supporting our target to save 1.5 million m3 of water annually by 2030, under our Coffee LENS sustainability strategy. We plan to establish a strong business case for organizations to not take the myopic view of short run profitability and instead invest in nature positive decisions which will have significant positive impact on financial performance in the long run. #WorldEnvironmentDay #impactmateriality #valuingexternalities #naturalcapital #F4S https://lnkd.in/eW33Bcfq

Maximize value, minimize costs with deZaan's black and dark cocoa powders.  deZaan black and dark cocoa powder range is the perfect choice for forward-thinking innovators like you. With deZaan cocoa powders, you can achieve the perfect balance between cost and quality, allowing you to innovate with confidence and stay ahead of the competition. Take the first step towards cocoa perfection, for more visit: https://lnkd.in/emKhMYWM #innovatewithconfidence #dezaan #blackanddarkcocoa #cocoapowder 

As a founding member of the #CocoaAndForests Initiative, we’re working with our customers and partners to drive positive change in cocoa communities and the environment in landscapes across Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Find out more in our latest report about how we’re helping farmers to produce cocoa more sustainably and enhance livelihoods. https://lnkd.in/ejBKrGUc #SustainableCocoa #ofi #olamfoodingredients #cocoa World Cocoa Foundation

We’re getting ready to reconnect with New Zealand farmers at Fieldays® , the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest rural event of the year.    This year, 12-15 June, catch our New Zealand and international team on J Street at site J33, where they’ll be sharing updates on our latest achievements, future initiatives and the innovative ways we’re supporting the next generation of New Zealand dairy farmers as we take their milk to the world.    Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to hear from feed expert Pip Gale who will be joining us from Australia to provide insights on our new almond hull feed.    We’ll also have a selection of our delicious snacks and drinks, including fresh coffee and hot chocolate served by our on-site barista.    #ofi #makeitreal #dairy #fieldays2024 #newzealand 

Struggling with cocoa formulation hurdles? You're not alone. Many product developers face challenges in perfecting their cocoa products.  We understand these struggles, which is why we offer the expertise and support you need to overcome them. Our deZaan black and dark cocoa powders are meticulously crafted for uncompromised quality and consistency, ensuring your formulations succeed every time. Take the first step towards cocoa perfection by finding out more below: https://lnkd.in/exU7c7Q2 #innovatewithconfidence #dezaan #blackanddarkcocoa #cocoapowder

What it means for a business to ‘create value’ is changing. It is no longer enough to consider Financial Capital alone. Both customers and investors expect to see a company’s impact on society and the environment reflected in its overall performance. Through ofi’s case study on Social Capital Impact Valuation, our Finance for Sustainability and coffee experts Rishi Kalra Ria Bakshi Harriet Divis Jeremy Dufour and Stefannie C. assessed specific income generation related interventions for Coffee farmers in Honduras using the Social Return on Investment (SROI) framework. The SROI of 8:1 signifies the societal value we are creating through our farmer segmentation approach and how it is correlated with long-term value to ofi.   The program aims to narrow the living income gap of approximately 1,000 coffee farmers. Combining key learnings with knowledge-sharing through partnerships with our key stakeholders will improve access to data which could help us tailor interventions to specific needs. We will continue to make a case for social investments to deliver maximum social value on the ground. #impactmateriality #socialreturns #partnershipsforsocialgood #F4S https://lnkd.in/e_3cRkiB

Nkonya MA junior high school, Ghana recently played host to a reading, writing and storytelling workshop day with television channel TV3 visiting to capture the action for broadcast news! ofi and Mars are supporting Lead For Ghana to provide enhanced education for junior high school students in two communities in Ghana, driven by our collective belief that education is the cornerstone of solving societal challenges and one of the mediums to help to provide equal opportunities. Promoting education is integral to ofi’s mission, and reading expose young minds to a world of imagination which in turn provides new horizons and ambitions. Find out more about the ways that ofi supports children in our cocoa growing communities here: https://lnkd.in/eSPJnTuA

Innovation goes beyond creativity; it's about differentiation. deZaan black and dark cocoa powders provide a solid foundation for unlocking new dimensions of flavor and texture in your cocoa product development.  Black and dark cocoa powders are highly specialized and demanding ingredients. Producing a very dark cocoa powder with desirable flavor and free of unwanted bitterness and alkali notes can be challenging. Our innovation experts have risen to this challenge, offering one of the industry's most comprehensive selections of black and dark cocoa powders under deZaan brand. These powders lay the foundation for groundbreaking innovations in cocoa product development. Visit website for more https://lnkd.in/ejfiWF6g

We recently celebrated the opening of our new North American Headquarters and state-of-the-art Customer Solutions Center (CSC) in Chicago. A huge thank you to the planning committee responsible for bringing this vision to life! This space is designed to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and ignite breakthrough ideas. Our newest CSC will be a fantastic catalyst for advancing our #Purpose... Be the change for good food and a healthy future. #innovation #customersolutions #leadership #food #beverage