Terviva Inc., an AOCS Silver Corporate Member, is a food and agriculture innovation company partnering with farmers to grow pongamia, a climate-resilient tree, which produces abundant protein- and oil-rich legumes.
In this spotlight, Dilip Nakhasi, VP, Innovation Edible Oils, provides an overview of Terviva, its products, and how they differentiate themselves from other companies.
What type of products or services does your company provide?
Terviva produces and manufacturers vegetable oil (Ponova Oil) and plant protein (Ponova Protein) from the beans of the pongamia tree.
We address nutrition, taste, and functionality challenges in plant-based foods. We bridge consumer demand to food that regenerates communities and the planet.
What differentiates your company from companies in the same space?
We differentiate ourselves by nurturing people and planet by:
- Carbon storage, soil health, and water use and quality
- Zero deforestation land use policy
- Agroforestry and pollinators
- Village-level influencer program and farmer livelihoods
What are some recent innovations your company is most proud of?
Terviva is proud to bring Edible Pongamia Oil and protein innovation to the food industry. Pongamia is a regenerative super power that can nurture the planet and enhance our food system.
What do you think will be the biggest challenges for your company next year?
Increasing our production capacity to meet market demand.
Why is Corporate Membership important to your organization?
Being associated with the premium scientific society in the edible oil industry increases our visibility to academics, industry, and government agencies.
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