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'''Wilmar International''' is a Singaporean multinational agribusiness company. It is involved in various sectors such as [[oil palm cultivation]], [[edible oils]] refining, [[sugar]] milling and refining, manufacturing of consumer products, specialty fats, oleochemicals, biodiesel and fertilisers, as well as [[flour]] and [[rice]] milling.
== Wilmar International ==
[[File:Wilmar International Logo.svg|thumb|right|Wilmar International Logo]]
'''Wilmar International Limited''' is a leading agribusiness group headquartered in [[Singapore]]. Founded in 1991, the company is one of the largest global processors and merchandisers of palm oil and lauric oils, as well as a major producer of consumer pack edible oils, specialty fats, oleochemicals, and biodiesel.


== History ==
== History ==
Wilmar International was founded in 1991 by [[Kuok Khoon Hong]] and [[Martua Sitorus]]. The company initially operated in the palm oil refining and kernel crushing business. Over the years, it expanded its operations to include the cultivation and milling of palm oil, as well as the production of oleochemicals and biodiesel.
Wilmar International was established in 1991 by [[Kuok Khoon Hong]] and [[Martua Sitorus]]. The company initially focused on the palm oil business, rapidly expanding its operations across [[Asia]], [[Africa]], and [[Europe]]. Over the years, Wilmar has diversified its business portfolio to include sugar milling and refining, specialty fats, and oleochemicals.


== Operations ==
== Business Operations ==
Wilmar International operates in more than 50 countries, with a primary focus on the [[Asia-Pacific]] region. The company's operations are divided into seven main business segments: Palm and Laurics, Oilseeds and Grains, Consumer Products, Plantations and Palm Oil Mills, Sugar Milling, Sugar Merchandising and Processing, and Others.
Wilmar's business model is integrated across the entire value chain of the agricultural commodity business, from cultivation and milling to processing, branding, and distribution. The company operates through four main segments:


=== Palm and Laurics ===
=== Palm Oil ===
This segment involves the processing and merchandising of palm and laurics-related products. It includes the manufacturing and distribution of products derived from palm oil and lauric oils, a group of oils that include palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
Wilmar is one of the largest producers of palm oil globally. The company owns and operates palm oil plantations, mills, and refineries. It is involved in the entire supply chain, from cultivation to the production of refined palm oil products.
 
=== Oilseeds and Grains ===
This segment involves the processing, merchandising, and distribution of oilseeds products such as soybean oil and meal, sunflower seed oil and meal, cottonseed oil and meal, canola oil and meal, peanut oil and meal, and corn.


=== Consumer Products ===
=== Consumer Products ===
This segment involves the processing, branding, and distribution of a wide range of consumer pack edible oils, rice, flour, grains and noodles.
Wilmar produces a wide range of consumer products, including cooking oils, margarine, and specialty fats. These products are marketed under various brand names and are distributed in numerous countries worldwide.


=== Plantations and Palm Oil Mills ===
=== Oleochemicals ===
This segment involves the cultivation and milling of palm oil, as well as the production of crude palm oil and palm kernel.
The company is a significant player in the oleochemicals industry, producing fatty acids, glycerine, and other derivatives used in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, and personal care products.


=== Sugar Milling ===
=== Sugar ===
This segment involves the milling of sugar cane to produce raw sugar, and the refining of raw sugar to produce refined sugar.
Wilmar has expanded into the sugar industry, with operations in sugar milling and refining. The company is involved in the production and distribution of raw and refined sugar.


=== Sugar Merchandising and Processing ===
== Sustainability Initiatives ==
This segment involves the merchandising and further processing of sugar and its related products.
Wilmar International is committed to sustainable practices in its operations. The company has implemented policies to ensure responsible sourcing of palm oil and has pledged to eliminate deforestation and human rights abuses in its supply chain. Wilmar is a member of the [[Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil]] (RSPO) and adheres to its principles and criteria.


== Sustainability ==
== Global Presence ==
Wilmar International has been involved in various sustainability initiatives. The company is a member of the [[Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil]] (RSPO) and has committed to producing sustainable palm oil.
Wilmar operates in over 50 countries, with a strong presence in [[Asia]], [[Africa]], and [[Europe]]. The company has a vast network of manufacturing plants, refineries, and distribution facilities, enabling it to serve a diverse customer base worldwide.


== See also ==
== Related Pages ==
* [[List of palm oil companies]]
* [[Palm oil]]
* [[Palm oil production in Malaysia]]
* [[Oleochemicals]]
* [[Palm oil production in Indonesia]]
* [[Sustainable agriculture]]
* [[Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil]]


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 16:26, 16 February 2025

Wilmar International[edit]

Wilmar International Logo

Wilmar International Limited is a leading agribusiness group headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 1991, the company is one of the largest global processors and merchandisers of palm oil and lauric oils, as well as a major producer of consumer pack edible oils, specialty fats, oleochemicals, and biodiesel.

History[edit]

Wilmar International was established in 1991 by Kuok Khoon Hong and Martua Sitorus. The company initially focused on the palm oil business, rapidly expanding its operations across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Over the years, Wilmar has diversified its business portfolio to include sugar milling and refining, specialty fats, and oleochemicals.

Business Operations[edit]

Wilmar's business model is integrated across the entire value chain of the agricultural commodity business, from cultivation and milling to processing, branding, and distribution. The company operates through four main segments:

Palm Oil[edit]

Wilmar is one of the largest producers of palm oil globally. The company owns and operates palm oil plantations, mills, and refineries. It is involved in the entire supply chain, from cultivation to the production of refined palm oil products.

Consumer Products[edit]

Wilmar produces a wide range of consumer products, including cooking oils, margarine, and specialty fats. These products are marketed under various brand names and are distributed in numerous countries worldwide.

Oleochemicals[edit]

The company is a significant player in the oleochemicals industry, producing fatty acids, glycerine, and other derivatives used in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, and personal care products.

Sugar[edit]

Wilmar has expanded into the sugar industry, with operations in sugar milling and refining. The company is involved in the production and distribution of raw and refined sugar.

Sustainability Initiatives[edit]

Wilmar International is committed to sustainable practices in its operations. The company has implemented policies to ensure responsible sourcing of palm oil and has pledged to eliminate deforestation and human rights abuses in its supply chain. Wilmar is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and adheres to its principles and criteria.

Global Presence[edit]

Wilmar operates in over 50 countries, with a strong presence in Asia, Africa, and Europe. The company has a vast network of manufacturing plants, refineries, and distribution facilities, enabling it to serve a diverse customer base worldwide.

Related Pages[edit]

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