In 1997, SIFCA started to operate in oil palm plantations and process crude and refined palm oil in Côte d'Ivoire and in the sub-region.

1999 has marked the beginning of SIFCA’s operation of rubber plantations, processing and marketing natural rubber in Côte d'Ivoire and in the sub-region.

Since 1997, SIFCA, through its subsidiary SUCRIVOIRE, is one of the main players in the Ivorian sugar industry.

Biomass is the main source of energy in sub-Saharan Africa and accounts for 60-80% of energy balances in most countries.