Griffith Foods and PepsiCo Accelerate the Transformation in Agriculture

OURO Project and Sustainable Agriculture

Griffith Foods and PepsiCo have launched an innovative project called OURO to accelerate transformation in agriculture as part of the COP30 events. This project aims to support corn and soybean farmers in Brazil’s Cerrado region by promoting renewable agricultural practices.

In its first year, the OURO Project aims to target 7,000 acres (approximately 2,800 hectares), helping farmers adopt renewable practices. Through this project, Griffith Foods aims to reach nearly 4,000 farmers globally, strengthening agricultural equity and rural living standards.

The company has achieved a 19% reduction in operational emissions as part of its sustainability commitment and is actively conducting more than 15 renewable agriculture projects worldwide. Griffith Foods aims to achieve Net Zero in its value chain by 2040 and to expand renewable agricultural practices to 1 million acres (approximately 404,000 hectares) by 2030.

As part of the project, Griffith Foods and PepsiCo have developed an innovative financial support model for farmers. This model offers economic incentives that encourage farmers to adopt renewable techniques and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This approach reduces the financial risks that farmers face in transitioning to new practices, improving soil health and increasing climate resilience.

Nicholas Costa, Regional Sustainability Director of Griffith Foods, stated, "This partnership is part of our journey to feed the world and transform the food system. Aligned with our 2030 Goals, we are moving beyond the mindset of 'do no harm' to embrace a renewable mentality that restores land and empowers communities."

In addition to OURO, Griffith Foods is witnessing the transformation of a total of 30,000 acres (approximately 12,000 hectares) through projects in Canada, Colombia, the United Kingdom, and Thailand. These efforts aim to rejuvenate ecosystems and strengthen rural living standards.

In the future, Griffith Foods will continue its work to transform food systems based on sustainability and innovation and encourage environmental regeneration through partnerships that support community well-being.