A week to reflect on how far we’ve come, share our experiences, and plan for the future
Last week, the CSR and Communications teams from the Somdia Group’s subsidiaries gathered in Casablanca for a seminar focused on high standards, knowledge sharing, and collaborative planning to prepare for the coming year. Beyond taking stock of past actions, this seminar served as an opportunity to reaffirm a strong conviction: CSR is a powerful driver […]
Inauguration of Our Second Distillery
We are proud to have inaugurated, on May 7, 2026, our second distillery at the SUCAF Côte d’Ivoire site in Ferkessédougou, a landmark project that embodies our vision of a high-performing, circular African agro-industry that creates value for local communities. Following N’Kayi at Saris Congo, this new facility marks a key milestone in Somdia’s industrial […]
The 2026 edition of the Caravane de la Vue is back !
Since 2013, the Caravane de la Vue, led by the Somdia Group Foundations, has been reaching out to the most vulnerable communities to provide them with free access to essential eye care. A single consultation can transform daily life: reading again, recognizing a face, resuming an activity… For thousands of people, regaining good vision changes […]
Ivory Coast distillery: a new industrial milestone for Somdia coming soon!
Following the successful launch of the Congo distillery, which began operations in 2025 and was up and running in just three months, Somdia is continuing its industrial momentum with the upcoming launch of the Côte d’Ivoire distillery at SUCAF Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for the coming weeks. This strategic project is fully in line with our […]
Training together, progressing together: an inter-subsidiary dynamic at the heart of the Somdia Group
From January 19 to 23, a training workshop dedicated to sugarcane variety selection was held at the SUCAF Côte d’Ivoire site, bringing together several of our sugar subsidiaries: SUCAF Côte d’Ivoire, Saris Congo, and Compagnie Sucrière du Tchad (CST). Led by Thomas Dumont, head of the sugarcane variety selection program at the ERCANE Sugarcane Research […]
Agronomic excellence & innovation serving the corn industry
On January 15 and 16, 2026, the Compagnie Fermière Camerounaise (CFC) brought together nearly 80 key players in the corn sector in Ngaoundéré with a common goal: to sustainably improve the productive and qualitative performance of smallholder farming sectors in a context marked by climate variability, economic pressure, and challenges related to quality and local […]
AFCAS relaunch day: a key moment for the future of the sugar industry
The Somdia Group is proud to have supported and participated in the relaunch of the AFCAS on December 15, a significant event after several years of inactivity. Chaired by Olivier Parent, President of AFCAS and CEO of the Somdia Group, this meeting provided an opportunity for fruitful discussions on the major transformations taking place in […]
Participation of Sominfor, our IT subsidiary, in the Adopt AI summit – Grand Palais
Our IT subsidiary Sominfor was delighted to participate in the ADOPT AI trade show, an event dedicated to the practical applications of artificial intelligence in large organizations. A day rich in lessons learned… and full of opportunities for our Group ! What we take away from this : AI is no longer a topic for […]
An exceptional 2025 sugar campaign for Saris Congo
The 2025 sugar campaign ended with an exceptional performance: more than 80,700 tons of sugar produced. This is an unprecedented result in the history of Saris Congo. The Somdia Group is proud to celebrate this success achieved by Saris Congo, which is the result of the combined efforts of our agricultural, industrial, and logistics teams. […]
The third edition of the Quinzaine des Fondations is launched
From September 22 to October 4, the Somdia Group is once again mobilizing through its Foundations for a major solidarity event. This year, health and nutrition are at the heart of our commitments, with a rich and useful program for everyone : – Nutrition workshops– Sports challenges– Oral hygiene awareness– Diabetes prevention As a committed […]