In his expanded role as COO, Schmitz will drive greater integration and collaboration between North and Latin America, leveraging the strengths of both regions to accelerate growth and deliver enhanced value to customers.
The announcement comes ahead of the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, a flagship event that will explore trade opportunities and strengthen India’s dominance in the global rice supply chain.
Algeria is the second-largest importer of food in Africa after Egypt, and its dependence has deepened amid years of drought that have crippled agricultural productivity.
This earnings strength was attributed to strategic pricing, product innovation, and focused brand investments despite rising commodity costs and tariff expenses.
Rice shortfall in Nigeria has left the country reliant on imports valued at nearly US$2 billion annually.