Partnering with Farmers for a Resilient Supply Chain

A food business is only as strong as the supply chain behind it, and that chain begins with farmers. Building resilient, long-term relationships with the people who grow our raw materials is not just good practice — it is the foundation of consistent quality and dependable supply.

Growth through partnering has always been part of how we work. When growers and buyers succeed together, both sides can plan, invest and improve with confidence. That shared stability is what allows quality to remain consistent, season after season.

Resilience also means thinking beyond a single harvest. Diversifying sourcing, respecting natural resources and reducing waste across processing all help protect supply against the shocks that agriculture inevitably faces.

Ultimately, investing in farmers and the communities around them is an investment in the whole business. It is how a company built in 1960 stays relevant today — by making sure that everyone connected to it can grow and be enriched along the way.