Olam Agri is celebrating 15 years of transformative impact since its acquisition of Crown Flour Mill (CFM), which has established the company as a trusted name in Nigeria’s wheat milling and pasta industries.
The anniversary celebration, which attracted the crème de la crème in the manufacturing sector, leading government officials, partners, and staff members, was held at The Stable, Surulere, Lagos, on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
CFM commenced milling operations in 1981, and since acquiring the business in 2010, Olam Agri has invested and grown to become the leading wheat milling and pasta manufacturer in Nigeria, as well as one of the leading millers in Africa.
From two manufacturing plants 15 years ago, Olam Agri’s wheat milling and pasta business now operates nine plants across the country, producing flour, semolina, and pasta, backed by strong freight capabilities and global sourcing expertise.
The company has established itself as a leader in supporting the development of the food and agricultural sector.
It has installed the first state-of-the-art premix facility in Nigeria, established extensive backwards integration that has empowered approximately 500 farmers, and partnered with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, the International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), and top global crop researchers to promote local wheat production.
The company’s impressive performance has earned it major awards and certifications, including the National Productivity Order of Merit Award, recognition by the Federal Government, FMDQ Gold Awards for its robust operating capacities, and the Food Fortification Award for its exemplary commitment to delivering on the Micronutrient Fortification Index (MFI).
Its commitment to offering a positive and thriving work environment for its employees has also been recognised by the HR People Magazine Awards as the Employer of Choice.
The anniversary provided a platform to celebrate the business achievements, recognise remarkable inputs by high-performing staff members, and acknowledge support from distributors and partners.
Femi Areo, a retail channel member and distribution merchant, spoke about the business impact.
He said: “I have had the utmost joy in partnering with Olam Agri to distribute its products for these 15 years.
‘’It provides me with the right support by producing the best quality products, providing on-time delivery, and retail channel value-added services that ensure I can deliver robust sales in our local marketplace. I am grateful for the business. The partnership has improved my income and livelihood.”
Similarly, Femi Koya, a staff member who had been with the business since the acquisition, said, “This business gave me an invaluable career start.
They provide me with a platform to contribute to raising the national food security level, contributing meaningfully to the economy, and feeding my family while growing my career at the same time. Congratulations to us.”
