Foodbuy Group launches Future Farm Framework to scale regenerative agriculture across its supply chain
Foodbuy Group has launched its Future Farm Framework, a new initiative designed to support suppliers, projects and practices transitioning towards more regenerative agriculture.
The framework applies across a wide range of commodities in Foodbuy’s supply chain, including meat, dairy, eggs, seafood, grains and alcohol ingredients.
We recognise that sustainability requires a broader view beyond carbon. The Future Farm Framework looks at all aspects of the food system, supporting initiatives that improve soil or water health, enhance biodiversity and create space for nature, as well as emissions reduction.
The framework serves as both a collection of suppliers Foodbuy is championing and a space to support projects that directly improve biodiversity, create space for nature, and enhance soil and water health on farms. A joint effort between suppliers, the Foodbuy procurement team, and clients will identify regenerative projects, which can be supported through prioritising spend with recognised suppliers.
The framework covers all major commodities in our supply chain and, for the first time, includes regenerative seafood alongside land-based products. This commodity-wide approach highlights suppliers already adopting regenerative practices and supports projects that deliver measurable environmental improvements across farms.
The Future Farm Framework forms a key part of Compass’ wider sustainability strategy “Our Planet Promise” which has set our four key areas of focus for the business – climate, waste, nature and health, as it seeks to adopt more sustainable practices in its operations and its wider supply chain.
Andrew Furness, Sustainability Lead- Animal Welfare & Ecosystems at Foodbuy Group commented: “Launching the Future Farm Framework enables us to support projects, practices and suppliers moving towards a more regenerative output. Extending this beyond the current conversation to all commodities in our supply chain, including seafood, gives us and our clients the chance to explore better future farming wherever it is, or could take place.”
