Sainsbury's has launched three crop sustainability groups to forge closer links with its grower suppliers.
Groups have been set up for field crops, protected crops and orchard crops to assist growers in making the supply chain more sustainable. The groups will consider issues as diverse as climate change, water use, soil health, energy and resource efficiency and biodiversity. They will also look at worker welfare.
The development groups would help Sainsbury's work more effectively with its growers, said Annie Graham, head of agriculture and brand sustainability. "By working together we can deliver a sustainable and industry-leading fresh produce business."
The formation of the groups means Sainsbury's now has dedicated working partnerships across all primary agricultural sectors. The creation of the three new groups follows alliances such as the Sainsbury's Dairy Development Group.
Groups have been set up for field crops, protected crops and orchard crops to assist growers in making the supply chain more sustainable. The groups will consider issues as diverse as climate change, water use, soil health, energy and resource efficiency and biodiversity. They will also look at worker welfare.
The development groups would help Sainsbury's work more effectively with its growers, said Annie Graham, head of agriculture and brand sustainability. "By working together we can deliver a sustainable and industry-leading fresh produce business."
The formation of the groups means Sainsbury's now has dedicated working partnerships across all primary agricultural sectors. The creation of the three new groups follows alliances such as the Sainsbury's Dairy Development Group.
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