From Farm to Plate Zero Food Loss

Contracted Agriculture and Farming: At Kerevitaş, we are working with contracted farmers with our contracted agriculture model. This model helps us and farmers to plan the production in the field effectively and use the resources in the most efficient way. We provide approximately 85% of our agricultural raw material purchasing volume from contracted farmers. In 2019, the ratio of farmers we work with on a contract basis increased by 3% compared to 2018, reaching 85%. The ratio of contract purchases for raw materials increased from 83% in 2018 to 85% in 2019. We provide our farmers with the right supply and planting opportunities within the scope of contracted agriculture. We also provide consultancy to do conscious farming with annual training plans. Planting area analyses are carried out by our expert agricultural engineers, taking into account the variable climatic conditions. According to the results, certified resistant seed, fertilizer and pesticide varieties are preferred. Planned agriculture is carried out according to the crop rotation in order to protect the soil composition, to maintain its productivity and to develop healthy products. Long-lasting harvests are prevented with modern harvesting machines. Thus, all crops are harvested at optimum maturity. Operations: In our facilities, it is important to prevent loss of products in the processes of sorting, selection and washing. The production is planned in the field effectively and the resources are used in the most efficient way. The residues are used for animal feed and energy recovery. Customers & Food Waste: We prevent food losses every step of production from field to table. In addition, by offering ready-made frozen and canned products, we prevent waste during the food preparation phase.