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OUR PEOPLE:
OUR SWEETEST ASSETS

At the heart of our success are our people—our sweetest assets. Their safety, well-being, and growth are not just priorities; they are the foundation of our purpose and progress.

As we work to create long-term value for our investors, we recognize that it is the skills, dedication, and innovative spirit of our employees that drive our progress and fuel our growth. Their contributions shape our future and ensure we remain resilient, forward-thinking, and purpose-driven
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Upholding our Values.
Empowering our People.

INCLUSIVENESS

Embracing Diversity

We leverage on our diversity in order to maximise performance by actively supporting transformation initiatives. Because we value innovation, creativity and inclusion, we respect each other’s opinions and perspectives, treat people with dignity and respect, and build culturally diverse teams. Read More

INTEGRITY

Upholding Our Values

We consistently live our values, treat all individuals in a fair and consistent manner, as well as act in accordance with ethical guidelines and statutory requirements. We are welcomed by the communities in which we operate, are trusted by investors, and our employees are proud to work for us. Read More

EMPOWERMENT

Empowering Our People

We are committed to the development of our people through the continued acquisition of new knowledge and skills. We use various methodologies to enhance the learning experience and the transfer of skills. We earn each other’s trust, provide constructive feedback and hold ourselves and others accountable for performance development. Read More

ACCOUNTABILITY

Delivery Focused

We find ways to break through resistance and obstacles, and strive to seek new methods in order to continuously improve. We align our day-to-day work with the Illovo vision and strategic intent, and our objectives, action plans and commitments are delivery focused. We also engage in celebrating our achievements. Read More

COMMITMENT

Working Collaboratively

We are committed to the success of the whole and together look for ways to co-operate and support each other, even when the immediate benefit is one-way. We value strong networks and working relationships that are underpinned by teamwork, open communication, trust and respect. We invest time and other resources to build and nurture high-performing teams. Read More

OUR DEPARTMENTS

At Illovo Sugar Malawi, each department plays a vital role in delivering our vision of becoming the best-in-class sugar producer while ensuring sustainability, operational excellence, and a positive employee and stakeholder experience. Together, these functions work in synergy to drive value across the entire business, from field to factory, from finance to frontline service delivery

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ESTATE SUPPORT
SERVICES

FINANCE

SHERQ

BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT

CORPORATE
AFFAIRS

FACTORY

HUMAN
RESOURCES

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AGRICULTURE

The Agriculture department is responsible for championing the “Illovo Way of Agriculture” through ongoing farming system modernisation, capability building, and performance optimisation, to ensure Illovo becomes the best-in-class sugar producer in Malawi.

COMMERCIAL

The Commercial department is made up of three core functions: Sales, Trade Marketing, and Route to Consumer (RtC). Together, they ensure that Illovo’s products are available, accessible, and affordable, even in white space markets. The department drives product availability, optimises revenue generation, and builds enduring partnerships with customers, distributors, and regional trade bodies.

The team delivers against the following seven Commercial Imperatives:

Cost to Serve, Supply Reliability, Quality, Optimised Product Portfolio, Increased Consumption Occasions, Sales Excellence, and Route to Consumer.

ESTATE SUPPORT SERVICES

The Estate Support Services department’s core function is to ensure the best-in-class security and emergency response operations, medical services, community engagement activities and estate maintenance operations within the estate.

FINANCE

The Finance Department, led by the Finance Manager, manages core accounting and transactional functions. It performs financial and operational analysis to support strategic decisionmaking and maintains a consistent approach to financial risk management through regular reviews. Additionally, it develops and maintains positive relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and auditors

SHERQ

The SHERQ department’s core function is to implement the Illovo Way of SHERQ and Food Safety standards, systems, processes, and regulatory requirements. It promotes continuous improvement in SHERQ and Food Safety, and coordinates risk management to identify and mitigate estate risks

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

The Business Improvement department drives operational excellence by embedding continuous improvement practices, unlocking efficiency gains, and supporting strategic initiatives across all functions. It plays a critical role in fostering a high-performance culture and driving transformation across the business.

CORPORATE AFFAIRS

The Corporate Affairs department is responsible for internal and external communication, stakeholder engagement, regulatory affairs, and brand reputation management. It fosters strong relationships with government, media, community leaders, and the general public to protect and enhance Illovo’s social license to operate.

FACTORY

The Factory Department ensures product quality by embedding the “Illovo Way in Production,” partnering with Finance to develop and manage the production budget, achieving cost synergies, and fostering continuous improvement and risk assessment. It also upholds SHERQ and Food Safety standards.

HUMAN RESOURCES

HR is the custodian of our people strategy. From recruitment and onboarding to learning, wellness, and performance management, HR ensures that every employee is supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. They bring our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to life and champion a culture where people are proud to belong.

SUPPLY CHAIN

The Supply Chain department manages end-to-end planning, procurement, warehousing, inventory, inbound and outbound logistics, and customer order fulfilment. It ensures seamless alignment between demand and supply through a robust Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, enabling informed decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

The department also drives efficiency and service excellence by optimising cost, service, and working capital, while leveraging tools like the Transporter Management System (TMS) to improve logistics visibility, performance tracking, and last-mile delivery.
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Chigumu – Malawian Banana Cake

Chigumu is a hearty, traditional Malawian cake made with ripe bananas and corn flour (Mgaiwa or grain meal). It’s perfect as a breakfast treat or a snack, offering a rich, fibre-filled bite with a naturally sweet flavour.

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Homemade Baked Beans

Slow-cooked and hearty, these beans are sweetened with demerara sugar and enriched with smoky spices and tomato.
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Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

Warm, spiced, and beautifully sticky — this gingerbread loaf uses demerara sugar for a caramel depth and golden crumb.
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Chocolate Mousse

Classic French Chocolate Mousse.

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Meringue

Classic French Meringue.
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Banana Bread

Moist and flavourful with a rich, slightly toffee-like taste thanks to the brown sugar.
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Soft & Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies

Deeply flavourful, chewy cookies made with brown sugar.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken Thighs

Savory-sweet baked chicken with a sticky, caramelized glaze.
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At Illovo Sugar Malawi plc, our commitment to sustainability is at the core of our corporate responsibility. We recognize that as a leading agro processor, our activities have significant environmental, social, and economic impacts.

Therefore, we are dedicated to integrating sustainable practices across all aspects of our business to ensure long-term value creation for our stakeholders while protecting the environment and supporting our communities.

We are committed to fostering sustainable development and creating a better future for our business, customers, and the greater Malawian community.
Illovo Sugar Malawi (The Group) was incorporated in Malawi as a private company, (The Sugar Corporation of Malawi (SUCOMA) Limited), on 31 May 1965 and then converted to a public company on 15 September 1997.

Illovo Group Holdings Limited (Illovo) through Sucoma Holdings Limited, holds 76% of the issued share capital of Illovo Sugar Malawi with the balance of the shares being held by the public and other institutional investors.

The ultimate holding company is Associated British Foods plc (ABF), in the United Kingdom, which acquired full ownership of Illovo Sugar Africa in 2016.

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Our approach includes:

  • Understanding Impacts, Risks & Opportunities: Identifying material ESG issues across our value chain to guide strategy and decision-making.

  • Monitoring: Tracking performance against key ESG metrics to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Reporting: Sharing progress through our annual report and other communication channels.

  • Governance: ESG oversight is led by the Executive Team, with strategic direction from the Managing Director and Board based on material risks, local regulations, and customer needs.

By embedding ESG into our business practices, we aim to create lasting value for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve. You can find the latest ESG report here.