Olam evolves as challenges mount for agri-traders

In:

Agri/Soft Commodities

Region:

Middle East & Africa

Ralph Ivey

Reporter

Olam Group ended 2024 as the most active borrower of commodity trade finance in the market. It is also undergoing a significant reorganisation with fresh investment from Saudi Arabia. As challenges mount for soft commodity companies, Olam is establishing a new bold new approach with a company demerger.

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