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SOURCING

Z-Company works according to the guidelines of IFOAM

Z-Company works according to the guidelines of IFOAM. IFOAM is the international umbrella organization for the global organic food industry, uniting a diverse range of stakeholders sharing and contributing to the organic vision. The notion of organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditionsOrganic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved.

Sourcing

Sustainabilty is the heart of our business

At Z-Company, sustainability is at the heart of our business. We believe in the benefits of organic farming and it is our purpose to bring sustainable and organic certified ingredients to the consumer market. As a manufacturer and distributer of organic produce, our mission is to produce and deliver high quality organic ingredients on the basis of sustainable practices. Together with our carefully selected farmers, producers and suppliers, we work pro-actively to ensure environmental and social standards at origin. Our sourcing team seeks the best quality ingredients from growers and suppliers around the world. The scale and diversity of this supply chain gives us a great opportunity to make a positive environmental and social impact. We are proud to supply organic ingredients to some of the world’s most sustainable and socially responsible consumer brands.

principles

Health, Ecology, Fairness & Care

Our purchasing team and QA team works all over the world in close partnership with suppliers and local farmers to develop and grow our selected raw materials. From the best weather and terroir conditions, they ensure that every raw material meets the characteristics required by our customers. Z-Company and its sourcing team works according to the guidelines and principles of: Health, ecology, fairnes and care.

The principles

Health

This principle points out that the health of individuals and communities cannot be separated from the health of ecosystems - healthy soils produce healthy crops that foster the health of animals and people.

Ecology

This principle roots organic agriculture within living ecological systems. It states that production is to be based on ecological processes, and recycling. Nourishment and well-being are achieved through the ecology of the specific production environment.

Fairness

This principle is characterised by equity, respect, justice and stewardship of the shared world, both among people and in their relations to other living beings.

Care

This principle states that precaution and responsibility are the key concerns in management, development and technology choices in organic agriculture.

Z-Company

At Z-Company we care about people and our environment. We trade with principles of fairness.