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 […]
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. […]