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. […]
LIMBUA
Abstract: LIMBUA is a German-Kenyan social enterprise, which trades and processes organic macadamias, dried mango, avocado oil and coffee from Kenyan smallholders. We work closely with more than 7,000 smallholders in the Kenyan highland at the foot of Mount Kenya. LIMBUA’s approach is comprehensive: One goal is to improve the rural Kenyan population’s standard of […]
Vann Bros / Vann Family Orchards Sustainability Program
Abstract, Impact and Outcomes: Vann Bros and Vann Family Orchards have embarked on numerous sustainability projects, which are currently in progress and continually evolving. We take pride in our pioneering role in the California Almond Industry with the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0, achieving a 100% Gold rating through third-party audited assessments. These practices encompass […]
Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Abstract: Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) by Masterpack Group is a transformative preservation method that adjusts the gas composition within packaging to significantly enhance product shelf life and maintain quality. By fine-tuning the levels of gases such as carbon dioxide, which retards bacterial growth, and optimizing oxygen levels to prevent microbial proliferation and oxidative reactions that […]