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 2024, we totally purchased 138,980 tons SSAP-certificated soybeans from the US, which accounted for 43.9% of our total soybean purchases.
Procurement of SSAP soybean for the past 3 years
| Year | Weight (tons) |
| 2022 | 73,327 |
| 2023 | 61,931 |
| 2024 | 138,980 |
In 2024, we cooperate with Hensall, purchased 882 tons of sustainability soybeans from Canada, which accounted for 46.3% of non-GMO soybeans.
Hensall not only enforces strict sustainability policies for farmers, but conducted the ethnical trade through the SEDEX, ensuring that the entire production process adheres to the highest standards of health, safety, labor rights, and business ethics.
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 2024, we sourced 14,521 tons of US corn certified by CSAP, which accounted for 9.69% of our total corn imports.
CSAP member information
US CSAP Sustainable Corn Purchase Certificate
Procurement of RSPO Certi¬ed Sustainable Palm Oil
RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Procurement
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 2024, we purchased 201,320 kgs of RSPO certified palm oil, which accounted for 0.95% of our total palm oil imports.
RSPO Palm Oil Procurement for the past 3 years
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 2024, we purchased 201,320 kgs of RSPO certified palm oil, which accounted for 0.95% of our total palm oil imports.
RSPO Palm Oil Procurement for the past 3 years
| Year | RPSO Palm Oil Procurement (kg) |
| 2022 | 399,334 |
| 2023 | 398,050 |
| 2024 | 201,320 |
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 2024, we purchased 187,820 counts of FSC-certified cardboard boxes, which accounted 27.09% of total cardboard boxes used for foods packaging throughout the year.
Purchase of FSC cardboard boxes for the past 3 years
| Year | Purchased FSC Volume (count) | Total food-use carboard boxes purchased (count) | % of FSC |
| 2022 | 136,890 | 547,379 | 25.01 |
| 2023 | 136,890 | 664,760 | 20.59 |
| 2024 | 187,820 | 693,276 | 27.09 |
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 2024, we purchased 3,730,602 kgs of locally grown and 4,000kgs of locally grown 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 for the past 3 years
- Raw Material
| Local-grown Grain（kg） | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Local-grown Corn | 12,253,870 | 7,316,070 | 3,730,602 |
| Local-grown Peanuts | 60,200 | 9,000 | 0 |
| Local-grown Quinoa | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
- Dent corn
| Year | Fwusow Industry Purchased (kg) | Total Local Grown Production (kg) | % |
| 2022 | 12,253,870 | 96,575,000 | 12.69 |
| 2023 | 7,316,070 | 97,024,000 | 7.54 |
| 2024 | 3,730,602 | 114,988,000 | 3.24 |
2023 Outstanding Contract Procurement of Dent Corn Award from National Animal Industry Foundation
