Sustainability
From regenerative farming to recyclable packaging, we ensure our fruit stays delicious while protecting the planet.
Our Strategy
Our sustainability strategy is rooted in three pillars: Climate & Environment, Products, and People. They guide us to grow responsibly, package thoughtfully, and uplift our communities. From regenerative agriculture to recyclable packaging, we’re blending better choices into every bag.
Our Commitments
Advancing Sustainability Through Action
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, from reducing our environmental footprint to supporting communities and developing innovative upcycled products. We are always finding new ways to create a positive and lasting impact.
Waste diversion
We’re working to divert 90% of our waste from landfill, transition all flexible packaging to recyclable formats and achieve net-zero emissions in our supply chain by 2050.
Recyclable packaging
We prioritize recyclable materials and continually explore innovations that reduce packaging waste without compromising product integrity.
The climate pledge
We are committed to de-carbonizing our operations and value chain, taking action to meet the goals of The Climate Pledge.
Supplier accountability
We work with key suppliers to complete SMETA 4-Pillar audits, driving continuous improvement in ethics, labor, environment, and business practices.
Partnerships
Doing Better Together
We’re proud to work with partners and organizations that help us raise the bar on sustainability.
Products
Packaging & Plastics
Sustainability starts with the packaging. At Nature’s Touch, we’re making strides to reduce the environmental footprint of our packaging by:
Recyclable packaging
We’re working with our customers and suppliers to transition all retail packaging to recycle-ready.
Exploring Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content
We’re working with industry associations, our suppliers & customers on identifying opportunities to integrate recycled content into our packaging, reducing reliance on virgin plastics and driving a more sustainable future.
Participating in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
We participate in extended producer responsibility programs throughout North America to help create a circular economy for plastic packaging.
Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship
Green From the Ground Up
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, tackling climate change, and improving our operations:
Recycling programs
Each of our plants runs robust recycling and organic waste programs, with the goal of diverting 90% of operational waste from landfill.
Decarbonization
As signatories to The Climate Pledge, we are committed to decarbonization our operations and value chain. Our long-term goal is to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Water efficiency
We are using IoT technology to monitor and optimize water usage, ensuring sustainable management of resources.
People
Putting People First
The heart of our sustainability efforts lies with our people. We believe in building long-lasting relationships with our employees and suppliers, promoting fairness, and investing in our communities. Here’s what we’re doing:
Human Rights
Our key suppliers are required to have SMETA 4-Pillar audits on a regular basis, ensuring they are following best practices on labor standard, health & safety, environmental management and business ethics.
Supporting food security
We work with food rescue organizations in all our communities to donate surplus products from our operations.
Fair and ethical labor practices
We hold ourselves and our suppliers to the highest ethical standards and have a robust due diligence program in place to reduce social risks and promote continuous improvement in our supply chain.
Reporting
Data You Can Dig Into
Transparency is key. We publish regular reports to keep our customers, stakeholders, and partners informed about our sustainability efforts and progress. These reports provide insights into our sustainability targets, how we are tracking toward them, and how we are continuously improving.