Griffith Foods on Building Trust, Transparency & Long-Term Partnerships in Regenerative Agriculture
Griffith Foods is scaling its regenerative agriculture practices across more than 30,000 acres globally this year by fostering deep-rooted partnerships with growers.
Griffith Foods, a family-owned food ingredient manufacturer operating in over 30 countries, has committed to ambitious climate targets:
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50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by FY2030 (from 2020 base)
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23% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per metric ton of product by FY2030
To meet these targets, the company is scaling regenerative agriculture projects in key sourcing regions, helping producers shift toward climate-resilient, low-impact farming models.
Regenerative Ag Pilots & Initiatives
| Region | Crop / Project | Practices Implemented | Scale & Partners |
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| Ontario | Wheat | Cover cropping, split nitrogen application | Expanded to 10,000 acres; working with co-ops and food labs |
| UK | Parsley | Cover crop biodiversity trials | 70-acre pilot with farmer field days and soil pit demonstrations |
| Colombia | Coriander | Composting food processing waste for soil use | Pilot composting facility, expanding to farmer networks |
| Brazil/Thailand | Corn & Cassava | Design phase for region-specific regen practices | Future rollout with technical and financial co-investment |
Building Trust Through Collaboration
Griffith's regenerative model is anchored in long-term trust-building with suppliers and growers. Core strategies include:
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Farmer and Supplier Engagement: Field visits, farmer panels, and peer-to-peer exchanges build transparency and shared knowledge.
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Co-investing in Transition: Griffith helps offset early transition costs-providing both technical assistance and funding-and sometimes guarantees crop purchases to lower farmer risk.
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Monitoring and Feedback Loops: Each pilot includes adaptive monitoring and feedback cycles, empowering growers to tailor practices to their specific needs.
By embedding trust and transparency into its agri-supply chain, Griffith creates a practical pathway for regenerative adoption.
Early Results & Strategic Lessons
Initial pilot projects have yielded key insights:
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Localized Flexibility Is Key: Farmers must adapt regenerative practices to their soil, weather, and crop systems. One-size-fits-all approaches limit adoption.
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Peer Learning Accelerates Uptake: Farmer panels and field-based demonstrations significantly boosted buy-in. Hearing success stories from peers proved highly persuasive.
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Scaling Momentum Exists: In Ontario, pilot success catalyzed a 10,000-acre expansion. In Colombia, composting efforts are being scaled through regional processing partnerships.
Looking Ahead: Regenerative at Scale
Griffith's pilots represent more than just experimentation-they're the foundation for a long-term sourcing strategy tied to climate goals and supply chain resilience. Next steps include:
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Expanding regenerative acreage in Latin America and Southeast Asia
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Embedding regenerative practices in procurement criteria
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Enhancing data collection on soil health and GHG outcomes
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Sharing learnings with industry stakeholders and farmer networks
Through these efforts, Griffith is contributing to a food system that values stewardship as much as productivity.
Bottom Line
Griffith Foods shows that regenerative agriculture can be scaled responsibly when anchored in transparency, technical support, and shared risk. Rather than dictate change, the company walks alongside its growers-listening, learning, and investing. As it expands its reach beyond 30,000 acres, Griffith is not just sourcing ingredients, it's cultivating a global network of resilient, regenerative farms.
