Achieving sustainable management and efficient use of water resources through groundwater recharge and outreach
Abstract: California’s variable climate compounded by the effects of climate change has long been a concern for permanent crops such as almonds. Given that groundwater provides up to 60% of agricultural water supplies in dry years, and must support agricultural, environmental, and urban demands, there is a strong public benefit in maintaining healthy aquifers. California’s […]
BeninCaju Cashew Project
Abstract: BeninCaju is a five-year program implemented by TechnoServe in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. The objective of BeninCaju is to develop the cashew sector in Benin into a more productive, diversified, and inclusive economic growth dynamic for the benefit of the country and its people. The program also aims at the sustainable development of […]
Importaco Terra’s efforts in regenerative and sustainable agriculture achieved the First Spanish Almond to obtain an FSA Silver level
Abstract: Importaco is an international food company specialized in the production of nuts and mineral water. It was founded in 1940 and is currently one of the largest producers of nuts and dried fruits in Europe and the second largest mineral water group in Spain. Our corporate purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being, guaranteeing […]
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 […]
QR Blockchain Traceability Project
Abstract: Pomona Farming encountered challenges in our world’s production of traceable, clean nutritious food; therefore, our company set out to raise the standard. Pomona invests in every step of the process to ensure we provide sustainable solutions to produce the highest quality of food. Creativity and dedication are poured into our farming practices, we focus […]
Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Abstract: The Blue Diamond Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP) is a science-based program of best practice information designed to optimize almond orchard management while minimizing risk of negative environmental and social impacts. This program provides a financial incentive to Member-growers who choose to participate. The practices involved in the OSIP are selected by Blue Diamond […]
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 are working 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 […]
The Almond Project
Abstract: The Almond Project (https://thealmondproject.com/) is a multi-year, farmer-led partnership created to identify more sustainable farming methods and pave the way towards a more resilient future for almonds. By building a coalition of farmers, scientists, brands, technical service providers, processors, and customers, we’re implementing and testing a variety of soil health practices on almond farms […]
Stahmann Webster Leading Harvest Sustainability Framework
Abstract: Taking decisive action now to have a positive impact on global and Australian agriculture, Stahmann Webster is committed to proactively work to meet and comply to the Leading Harvest Australia Farmland Management Standard Est. 2023. Our pledge to produce safe and healthy foods will now be strengthened by our commitment to our communities and […]
Innovative Advanced AI Robotics Systems for Beekeeping to Safeguard Bees and Ensure Food Security
ABSTRACT: Project’s Background Bees are indispensable to global ecosystems and agricultural productivity, particularly in the nut and dried fruit industry. As primary pollinators, they play a critical role in the reproduction of plants, including almond trees, which rely heavily on bee pollination for successful crop yields. However, bee populations are under threat, with an estimated […]
Treehouse Biochar Project
ABSTRACT: Treehouse California Almonds has partnered with Sitos Group to launch a first-of-its-kind biochar production facility that will transform almond shells into high-value biochar—an agronomic tool and carbon removal solution—while creating local jobs, advancing agricultural sustainability, and setting a replicable model for the broader agricultural industry. Located in California, the facility is designed to process […]
Green Oasis Sustainable Development Project
Since its establishment, QiaQia has consistently embedded ESG concerns across the entire operational chain, from cultivation and procurement to production, transportation, and sales. We are committed to promoting the harmonious coexistence of economic, social, and environmental benefits, contributing to global sustainable development. We launched the Green Oasis Sustainable Development Project, aiming to implement green concepts […]
Biodiversity and its monitoring in woody crops: a local project with a global impact
Borges integrates biodiversity conservation through environmentally responsible agronomic management. This ambition has led the company to further in its conservation of biodiversity in woody crops through a pilot project on its Mas de Colom estate (Tàrrega), an area of about 70 hectares that alternates productive agricultural land with almond, pistachio, walnut and olive tree plantations, […]
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 […]
The Almond Project
Abstract: The Almond Project is a multi-year, farmer-led partnership created to identify more sustainable farming methods and pave the way towards a more resilient future for almonds. This coalition is highly unusual in the industry because it has gathered stakeholders across the supply system working together pre-competitively to evolve the industry as a whole. We […]
BDG Climate-Smart Program
Abstract: Through funding from the newly launched USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program, farmer-owners of the Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) cooperative planted cover crops in over 17,000 acres (6,880 ha) of almond orchards —covering an amount of land larger than the island of Manhattan. This is the first phase of a 5-year, $45 million project designed […]
ForestGap
Abstract: Siberian Cedar Eco-Factory is one of the leading processors and exporters of pine nut kernels and other natural products in Russia. The company is a member of the INC, International Nut and Dried Fruit Council, since 2022. In its production, the factory uses a unique environmentally friendly integrated approach to the basic export product (the […]
Agroecological and Climate Management Plan
Abstract: This project’s area of study is Herdade das Atafonas and Herdade da Fonte da Ordem, located in the district of Évora, Portugal, about 13 km southeast of the city. The area under analysis has a total size of 584 hectares (99 hectares from Herdade da Fonte da Ordem and 485 hectares from Herdade das […]