Domestic output typically covers less than 20% of national demand, leaving millers heavily exposed to global markets and external suppliers.
The initiative is voluntary and builds on prior ABA commitments to improve ingredient transparency and safety across the commercial baking sector.
The company is using the platform to showcase the capabilities of its 52 Baking Center™ locations, which provide hands-on training and R&D support to customers worldwide, reinforcing Lesaffre’s positioning as both a supplier and a partner in bakery transformation.
The larger maize area signals the potential for improved raw material supply in 2026, which could ease pressure on millers and feed manufacturers.
The project occupies an area of approximately 9 hectares, placing it among the largest silo developments globally in terms of land footprint and capacity.