Procurement of RSPO Certi¬ed Sustainable Palm Oil
We are a member of RSPO and certified by a third party, working together to promote the production and use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO). We are committed to collaborating with our supply chain to advance the production, procurement, and utilization of sustainable certified palm oil products.

In 2023, we purchased 398,050 kg of RSPO-certified palm oil, which is nearly the same as the 399,334 kg purchased in 2022.

RSPO Palm Oil Procurement in the past 3 years
Year RPSO Palm Oil Procurement (kg)
2021 99,934
2022 399,334
2023 398,050
Purchase of FSC Cardboard Boxes
FSC forest certification is a market mechanism that the Forest Stewardship Council, FSC, uses to promote responsible and sustainable forest management of the global forests. FSC wood products (including papers) are all forest-friendly products.
In 2023, we purchased 136,890 FSC-certified cardboard boxes, which accounted for 20.59% of the total cardboard boxes used for food packaging throughout the year, totaling 664,760 boxes.

Purchase of FSC cardboard boxes for the past 3 years
Year Purchased FSC Volume (count) Total food-use carboard boxes purchased (count) % of FSC
2021 126,750 777,436 16.30
2022 136,890 547,379 25.01
2023 136,890 664,760 20.59
 
SSAP Soybean Procurement
According to the SSAP certification, soybean farmers continue to raise the performance in sustainable development, a practice to mitigate soil erosion, increase energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the promotion of the development of sustainable farming.

In 2023, we purchased 61,931 tons of SSAP-certified soybeans from the United States, which accounted for 22.42% of our total soybean purchases of 276,257 tons.
Procurement of SSAP soybean for the past 3 years
Year Weight (tons)
2021 109,985
2022 73,327
2023 61,931

In 2023, we purchased 2,050 tons of non-GMO soybeans from Canada, with 1,050 tons sourced from Hensall's sustainable soybeans, accounting for 51.22% of our total procurement.

 
 
The U.S. Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol (CSAP) Procurement
The U.S. Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol (CSAP) provides international corn buyers and export markets with standards regarding sustainable production practices for U.S. corn. This includes lifecycle assessment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, enhancing irrigation efficiency, reducing soil erosion, and minimizing land use.
In 2023, we became a member of the US Corn Sustainability Assurance Program (CSAP) and sourced 17,393 tons of US corn certified by CSAP, which accounted for 12.99% of our total corn imports of 133,913 tons that year.


CSAP member information


US CSAP Sustainable Corn Purchase Certificate

 
Procurement of Local Grown Crops
For many years, we have been purchasing locally grown corn, peanuts, black sesame seeds, and quinoa to produce sesame oil and pet food. Sourcing locally helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation from abroad.
In 2023, we procured 7,316,070 kg of locally grown dent corn, 9,000 kg of contracted local peanuts, and 4,000 kg of local quinoa. As a result of actively promoting and supporting local agriculture, we have consistently received commendations and awards from the National Animal Industry Foundation.

Sourcing quantity of local-grown raw material for the past 3 years
Local-grown Grain（kg） 2021 2022 2023
Local-grown Corn 21,715,158 12,253,870 7,316,070
Local-grown Peanuts 0 60,200 9,000
Local-grown Quinoa 2,000 4,000 4,000

Sourcing quantity of local grown dent corn for the past 3 years
Year Fwusow Industry Purchased (kg) Total Local Grown Production (kg) %
2021 21,715,158 74,958,000 29%
2022 12,253,870 96,575,000 13%
2023 7,316,070 97,024,000 8%

 
2023 Outstanding Contract Procurement of Dent Corn Award from National Animal Industry Foundation
 


 
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