Olam Agri to build 300,000-ton poultry feed plant in Cameroon
The agribusiness group confirmed the project on November 5, 2026, with operations set for early 2028.
Olam Agri plans to construct a 300,000-ton poultry feed facility in Cameroon, with operations expected to commence in early 2028. The Singapore-based agribusiness group confirmed this project on November 5, 2026. Details regarding the investment cost, specific plant location, and construction timeline have not yet been released.
This Cameroon project is part of Olam Agri's wider strategy to invest an additional $400 million in food processing and animal feed production across Africa by 2028. The plan includes new facilities in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, alongside an expansion of pasta manufacturing in Ghana. The company states it has already invested approximately $115 million in its West African processing operations since 2024.
Saurabh Mehra, head of Olam Agri's food processing and animal feed businesses, confirmed the project in a Bloomberg interview. The company has not provided a country-by-country breakdown for the $400 million investment, leaving Cameroon's precise share undetermined. The exact meaning of the 300,000-ton figure, whether it represents annual capacity or total output, also remains unspecified.
Why it mattersCameroon's poultry sector will see a new 300,000-ton feed plant, potentially affecting local feed supply and costs.