Singapore Food & Beverage Company Opens South Jersey Distribution Facility

On Apr 2, 2026

ofi (olam food ingredients), a leading global supplier of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, celebrated the grand opening of its new East Coast Distribution Center. The Singapore-based company is occupying a newly-constructed 574,000-square-foot warehouse in East Greenwich Township.

“I am thrilled that ofi has chosen New Jersey as the location of its East Coast Distribution Center. Their decision will benefit our economy, and it reflects a substantial investment in the hard-working people of South Jersey,” said Gov. Mikie Sherrill. “My administration remains committed to strengthening New Jersey’s standing as a premier destination to start and grow a business.”

“We are excited to welcome ofi, a cutting-edge leader in its field, to the great State of New Jersey,” said Evan Weiss, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). “ofi’s investment into New Jersey is a testament to the state’s global competitiveness, prime location, and high-quality talent pool. This new distribution center will be an economic gamechanger for the South Jersey region, helping to create new jobs and long-term sustainability.”

The East Greenwich location is strategically located less than 20 miles from the Philadelphia port and less than 100 miles from New Jersey’s major ports in Newark and Elizabeth.

“We are delighted to join the East Greenwich community and thank them for their very warm welcome and incredible support,” said M.Sathyamurthy, CEO and managing director, ofi Americas. “We chose this location for our East Coast Distribution Center due to a number of criteria, most notably, the exceptional workforce and the easy access to distribution channels. This new distribution center will help drive growth for our private label retail and ingredients businesses, support our manufacturing footprint and strengthen our global sourcing strategy for customers.”

“Enterprise Singapore values our collaboration with partners like the NJEDA and Choose New Jersey in supporting Singapore-based companies to expand in the United States, creating economic value and jobs,” said Lim Seow Hui, director (Americas), Enterprise Singapore. “ofi’s investment in the new East Coast Distribution Center exemplifies how such partnerships strengthen global supply chains and help deliver reliable access to food ingredients. We continue to stand ready to support ofi’s expansion in the US, together with our key partners.”

“We are proud that ofi decided to expand its presence in the great State of New Jersey,” said Choose New Jersey interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Jen Lenhardt. “ofi’s investment in New Jersey’s food and beverage sector underscores the state’s global competitiveness, strategic location, and world-class talent. This new distribution center will strengthen South Jersey’s economy, create jobs, and showcase New Jersey as a premier destination for international businesses looking to grow and thrive.”

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