SUSTAINABILITY FROM FARM TO PACKET!
FOOD PRODUCTION / SOURCING
PROCESSING
1
economy principles 2
PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ESA members optimise the use of resources in their supply chain wherever possible and support the integration of circular
BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABLE SOURCING Always striving to do better on environmental sustainability, ESA members support and promote the use of sustainable practices by their suppliers of agricultural products that preserve natural resources
Optimising production plants to:
• Reduce green-house gas emissions and promote the use of renewable energy • Save water at every step of the production lines • Reduce food waste and valorise by-products (e.g. potato peels) to produce energy and animal feed
Boosting regenerative agriculture practices to improve soil health and soil fertility as well as protecting water resources and biodiversity
Striving to find innovative solutions for more sustainable packaging that maximise the use of resources and minimise waste
Developing sustainable sourcing to raise food production standards
Promoting ethical sourcing for more transparent value chains and support to local farmers and processors
Minimising the impact of transports and logistics operations to reduce green-house gas emissions
Page 6 / Making snacking more sustainable
Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator