ofi
ofi (Olam Food Ingredients) is a leading global supplier of high-quality food and beverage ingredients and solutions across a wide range of categories. Sourcing from 2.8 million farmers, ofi has more than 120 manufacturing facilities and 19 innovation centres worldwide, and its ingredients and food and beverage solutions deliver for leading brands.
Significant limitations in data completeness, readiness of alternative tools, and consistency in risk analysis
ofi had already developed its own internal system to assess EUDR compliance. However, as the industry continues to interpret evolving EUDR requirements and methodologies and in the absence of concrete instructions from EU legislators, they recognised the need to learn from peers and benchmark their processes. To ensure the robustness and reliability of farm-level data quality and risk assessments across multiple origins, they looked for an external solution that was mature, auditable, and immediately operational. They needed a neutral benchmarking tool to help standardise and verify risk assessments and strengthen confidence in EUDR-compliant sourcing decisions.
Internal data and system limits
Reliability of farm-level data was the biggest challenge, as ofi’s own traceability and risk
analysis system was still under development.
External verification credibility gap
Customers and partners often flagged discrepancies in risk classification; ofi required an
independent, auditable system.
