Sourcing sustainably Alongside work on the site itself, General Mills is looking to improve the sustainability impact of Häagen-Dazs ice cream as a whole.
“ As a food company, our business is rooted in agriculture,” says Benjamin.“ By supporting regenerative agriculture in key sourcing areas, we aim to promote widespread restoration of ecosystems for the benefit of the communities and food systems that depend on them.”
General Mills currently has more than 800,000 acres of farmland engaged in programming designed to advance regenerative agriculture. By 2030, it aims to expand this to a million acres.
Dairy cooperative Prospérité Fermière Ingredia has 48 dairy farms involved with a decarbonisation programme through General Mills. Nicolas explains:“ Each farm receives an individual environmental diagnosis, leading to a farm-specific, quickly actionable action plan to optimise agricultural practices and reduce carbon emissions.”
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