1.7 billion people – or 1 in 5 globally – are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Despite this, they remain a relatively unknown burden that are yet to be effectively tackled.
Olam – comprising Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) and Olam Global Agri (OGA) – has partnered with The END Fund – the only private philanthropic initiative solely dedicated to ending the most common NTDs – to improve the lives of people affected by these diseases. Together, we have been working across Olam's various supply chains in Africa - particularly cashew, as well as rice, grains, and other ingredients – to solve the burden of these diseases...
When working with bulk commodities, you will notice the question, “What Quantity are you Looking For?” getting asked frequently. Different reasons contribute to that question, starting with feasibility. It is no surprise that wholesale margins are divided by the units sold. Therefore, it is not that companies don’t want to sell you a smaller quantity for what a large quantity is worth...