Creating collaborative TRAILS to sustainable nuts
Abstract: Our project submission is more than a decade of establishing and implementing programs to improve the environmental and social impact of almonds, cashews and hazelnuts. Most recently, we have taken this experience and pushed ourselves further by launching dedicated sustainability strategies with 2030 targets focusing the highly specific challenges of each supply chain: Cashew […]
Construction of drinking water plants in Côte d’Ivoire
Abstract: Access to clean and healthy drinking water is a big challenge for many communities around the world. For almost a third of the world population, a regular water supply is not secured. People living in poor and/or rural areas are especially affected by this problem. A secure water supply should not only be clean […]
Transforming the Cashew Industry through Sustainability, Traceability, and Market Innovation
ABSTRACT: Transforming the Cashew Industry through Sustainability, Traceability, and Market Innovation: Whereas cash crops like cocoa, coffee, and cotton benefit from robust global sustainability initiatives, the cashew industry lacks a structured, scalable approach to sustainability. Less than 10% of cashew producers receive industry or public support for adopting more sustainable production practices. This gap is […]
Beekeeping with Smallholder Cashew Farmers in Ghana
Abstract: The project has introduced beekeeping to smallholder cashew farmers in the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana. The project started in the villages of Agosa and Bonkwae and has since spread to many other villages in the region. Through the support of Red River Foods and dedicated partners, 70 cashew farmers have received equipment, training, ongoing […]
Regenerative Organic Certified Tropical Dried Fruits
Abstract: HPW AG produces 3,500 tons of tropical dried fruit per year with its operations in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The two subsidiaries employ 2,000 people and purchase over 35,000 tons of fresh fruit, mainly from small producers. We provide technical support and pre-financing for agro-inputs to 1,600 small producers. Both factories are Fairtrade certified. […]
Creating Impact for People and Planet
Abstract: ofi’s sustainability ambition in nuts has gained a new momentum with the launch of Almond, Cashew and Hazelnut Trails in the past years focusing on the 2030 sustainability targets for these products. ofi continued to create impact for the people who produce our food, for communities and for the environment. In this application we […]