01. supporting Ayacucho's local farmers
All year, every day! Our team of well-trained bio-engineers is on site to assist during sowing, harvesting and processing. They oversee the efficiency rate, find ways to optimize the agricultural process and assist the farmers in the certification process for organic production. Every farmer is visited at least 6 times per year.
02. training program for youngsters
We believe strongly in these kids, this next generation is our future. That’s why we make the commitment to support JOVEM, a agricultural program specially for young ambitious people in the Ayacuchen Andes.
The program turns them into successful agricultural entrepreneurs. The key to succes? Sustainability based on biological agriculture! During the training we discuss several topics, such as sustainable soil management, the avoidance of erosion, sustainable water use, sorting, recycling, compost use, environment friendly pest management, business management, personal development, ect.
By the end of 2021, more than 350 youngsters were trained in Jovem. Way to go!
The program turns them into successful agricultural entrepreneurs. The key to succes? Sustainability based on biological agriculture! During the training we discuss several topics, such as sustainable soil management, the avoidance of erosion, sustainable water use, sorting, recycling, compost use, environment friendly pest management, business management, personal development, ect.
By the end of 2021, more than 350 youngsters were trained in Jovem. Way to go!
We spend 25% (!) of our profits to our social projects.
04. Business Social Compliance Initiative
The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) offers companies a code of conduct that supports them in their efforts to establish an ethical supply chain.
The strong code of conduct has 11 principles: a socially responsible policy, freedom of association, working hours and overtime, non-discrimination, combating child labor and forced labour, special protection of young employees, payment of a minimum wage, facilities for a safe and healthy workplace, environmental protection and no precarious employment.
Since 2019, Solid Food has a BSCI-certificate to put sustainable trade at the heart of our business.