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REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

Reconciling the need to feed 10 billion people by 2050 with the need to protect the very soils that sustain us is one of the greatest challenges facing the agri-food sector. We believe regenerative agriculture is part of the answer. Why? Because its holistic approach tackles today’s environmental challenges head-on—while ensuring sustainable food production. It is built on principles that put soil health at the heart of agricultural performance. It relies on practices such as minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, crop rotation, reduced use of chemical inputs, increased natural and ecological habitats, and the integration of organic matter and livestock. Through these practices, it contributes to regenerating soils, mitigating climate change, preserving biodiversity and water resources, and fostering the resilience of farms.

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OUR ECOSYSTEM APPROACH TO RESPONSIBLE SOURCING

At Bel, we aim to be a catalyst for the food transition and the transformation of farming practices. As a key player in the food ecosystem, we believe it’s our responsibility to support and guide our partner producers—whether in dairy or apple farming—as they shift their practices and adopt regenerative methods. That’s why we’ve been working for several years on transforming agricultural models, notably through our Charter for Sustainable Dairy Farming, co-signed with WWF France, and our commitment to sourcing apples from eco-responsible orchards in France.

Today, we want to go further. With the support of WWF France and Earthworm Foundation, we’ve developed a comprehensive reference framework for regenerative agriculture—one that embraces three essential pillars: environmental, social, and economic.

Our goal is ambitious: by 2030, we aim to source 100% of our milk and apples from farms transitioning to regenerative agriculture. To make this a reality, we’re committed to supporting farmers as they shift toward more environmentally respectful practices—while taking into account the unique characteristics of each region and agricultural sector. We provide farmers with the support, resources, and knowledge they need to adopt more responsible methods, all with one clear purpose: protecting our planet for future generations.

We firmly believe that driving meaningful and lasting change requires mobilizing every player across the entire value chain.
That’s why we launched the Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture a collective effort to catalyze and accelerate the adoption of regenerative farming practices.

MILK

Milk makes up a significant share of the raw materials used in our products, which means we have a clear responsibility to actively contribute to building a more sustainable dairy sector—one that respects the environment while remaining both economically and socially viable. To honor this commitment, we produce as close as possible to our consumers, working hand in hand with local suppliers and partners to support more sustainable milk production.

On a global scale, Bel formalized and published a Charter for Sustainable Dairy Sourcing in early 2018, in partnership with WWF France. The charter is built around three core pillars: ours partner producers, animal welfare, and regenerative agriculture.

It is now being rolled out across all of our dairy sourcing regions worldwide, with a strong focus on adapting to local realities. Regenerative agriculture projects are already underway in several areas—including the United States, mainland Portugal and the Azores, Poland and France—supported by expert partners such as Earthworm Foundation and Biosphères.

Toward a Sustainable Dairy Sector

FRUIT

Through our brands Pom’Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, our commitment is clear: to offer high-quality fruit-based products with no compromise on how the fruit is grown. That’s why, for several years now, we’ve been fully engaged in the continuous improvement of our sourcing practices.

In France, 100% of our fresh apples come from orchards certified as “Vergers Écoresponsables” (Eco-Responsible Orchards). Since 2023, pilot regenerative agriculture projects have been underway in France in collaboration with Biosphères, and since 2024 in the United States with Understanding AG.

PLANT-BASED

For several years now, we’ve been undertaking a deep transformation of our model to expand our dairy offering with plant-based ingredients. Sourcing matters greatly to us, and we strive to carefully select every plant-based ingredient that goes into our products. With this in mind, we’ve defined a common set of commitments that apply to all plant-based ingredients used across the Group: they must be non-GMO, deforestation-free, sourced from ethical supply chains, and meet responsible business conduct standards. Next, these ingredients are classified by country of origin to identify and manage specific sourcing risks. Whenever possible, we encourage the use of ingredients that follow the core principles of regenerative agriculture or come from certified organic supply chains.

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"The Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture is open to all who, like our Group, believe that we must join forces and build a movement to make regenerative agriculture the standard everywhere and for everyone."

Élodie Parre

Sustainability Director, Bel Group

AN ALLIANCE FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

Convinced that meaningful and lasting transformation requires the involvement of all players in the agri-food sector, we initiated and launched the Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture in March 2023. This open, collaborative coalition brings together the entire value chain: cooperatives, farmers, livestock breeders, distributors, experts, NGOs, and industry leaders. All are united in their commitment to promote the adoption of regenerative farming practices, support their implementation, and accelerate the transition toward an agriculture that respects nature, sustains food production, and strengthens the resilience of farming systems.

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