Food Security and Access to Nutrition
Goal and Performance
Charoen Pokphand Group has a significant focus on enhancing food security and improving access to nutrition. Our goal is to play an active role in addressing global food challenges by investing in sustainable agricultural practices, promoting innovative food technologies, and supporting local communities through various food-related initiatives. With our vast agricultural and food processing operations, we have contributed to the availability of nutritious food products and have been working towards ensuring food accessibility for populations in need.
2030 Goals and Performance
children, population and people in need receive access to safe and nutritious food
Supporting the SDGs
Charoen Pokphand Group's food security and improving access to nutrition actions support the achievement of one Sustainable Development Goals:
More Details on Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023
Stakeholders Directly Impacted
Charoen Pokphand Group performs stakeholder assessment and prioritization process on an annual basis to evaluate impacts we have on them and how can they influence our strategies and actions over time. In 2023, the evaluation results showed that our commitment to the availability of nutritious food products creates impacts on all three stakeholder groups.
More Details on Stakeholder Engagement Report 2023
Our Impact by the Numbers
Food Security and Access to Nutrition Management Approach
At C.P. Group, we are consistently committed to using our sustainable management strategy to address issues with access to nutrition and food security worldwide. With a rich history spanning over a century, we are aware of the crucial part we play as a major Thai conglomerate in influencing future food systems and sustaining global communities.
Our management approach is based on sustainable agriculture, where we give the highest priority to methods that protect biodiversity, conserve natural resources, and minimize emissions. We strive to increase productivity while safeguarding the planet's ecosystems for coming generations through our broad agricultural operations. We maximize crop yields, reduce food waste, and enhance supply chain effectiveness by utilizing cutting-edge technology, guaranteeing that nutritious food reaches consumers with little loss, even in remote places.
We also place a high priority on the production of high-in nutrients products. Devoted research and development teams produce nourishing food items that satisfy various dietary requirements and cultural preferences. Our portfolio includes ready-to-eat nutritional meals and fortified basics that are made to energize people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. In order to empower smallholder farmers, improve agricultural skills, and promote sustainable livelihoods, we also actively engage with the neighborhood communities. Our community-driven projects, like school nutrition programs and food assistance projects, work to increase disadvantaged people's access to nutrition, particularly for children and the elderly. In order to promote good change and work toward a world where no one goes hungry, we also acknowledge the value of collaboration and actively seek collaborations with governments, NGOs, academic institutions, and industry colleagues. Together, we can forge a path that ensures an abundance of nutritious food for all, leaving no one behind in the pursuit of a healthier, hunger-free world.
Commitment to Sustainable Production and Consumption
Charoen Pokphand Group is steadfast in its commitment to advancing environmentally friendly production and consumption along our whole value chain. As a major Thai conglomerate, we are aware of our role in determining the direction of international trade and the contribution we can make to protecting the environment for future generations.
Sustainability, as we know it, begins at the source. We are dedicated to acquiring agriculture and raw commodities through ethical means because of this. We make sure that our supply chain remains socially and environmentally responsible by working with farmers and suppliers who follow ethical and sustainable practices.
A key component of our management strategy is reducing our environmental impact. At every stage of production, we work to increase resource efficiency. We want to make our company more resource-efficient by reducing the amount of energy, water, and waste we produce through technological advancements and best practices.
To meet our sustainability objectives, we must embrace the idea of a circular economy. Within our value chain, we aggressively encourage the reuse, recycling, and repurposing of materials and waste products. We hope to contribute to a more sustainable and regenerative business model by closing the loop and minimizing waste.
Driving sustainable consumption is made possible by innovation. Our devoted research and development teams put forth the endless effort to provide eco-friendly and socially conscious goods that satisfy our customers' changing needs. We want to encourage responsible consumption habits by offering eco-friendly packaging options as well as healthier and more ecologically friendly food options.
Increasing sustainability requires teamwork. To develop a shared commitment to sustainability, we actively collaborate with stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, consumers, and local communities. We make sure that our sustainability programs are inclusive and effective, bringing about good change everywhere we go, through participating in partnerships and dialogue.
Our journey toward sustainability is guided by two key principles: responsibility and transparency. We routinely share our projects and progress, highlighting both our successes and our setbacks. We hold ourselves accountable to our sustainability commitments and strive for ongoing development through this transparent approach.
We welcome everyone to join us in embracing responsible production and consumption practices as we move towards a more sustainable future, including customers, partners, and industry peers.
Developing Products for Sustainable Consumption
Charoen Pokphand Group has also introduced the concept of creating future food that cares for the world and creates food security as well as environmental sustainability. Accordingly, the Group has developed various raw materials to enable a new style of food that will reduce environmental impacts, while offering good taste and health benefits, such as alternative proteins using raw materials from high-protein plants and replicating the taste, smell, and color of animal products. Products that have been released to the market include MEAT ZERO and VG for Love product groups.
Sustainable Production and Consumption Initiative
Products that are lowered in saturated fast, trans fats, sodium, sugars and added sugars | Products that contain nutrition ingredients like fiber, vitamins. minerals, phytochemicals, or functional food additives |
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Total Sales Volume of Consumer Products 21.98 Billion THB | Total Sales Volume of Consumer Products 27.64 Billion THB |
Total Numbers of Products 244 products | Total Numbers of Products 510 products |
Charoen Pokphand Foods (Thailand)
Meat Zero
- 0% cholesterol
- Plant substitute for meat
- Made with non-genetically modified plants
- No use of hormones and antibiotics
- Eco-friendly packaging
CPRAM (Thailand)
VG for Love Plant-based Pork Ball Spaghetti
- Plant-based
- Vegetarian food with milk and eggs
- Natural protein with no synthetic or artificial meat
- Traceable throughout the supply chain
Criteria for Healthy Products
Charoen Pokphand Group is committed to offering customers nutritious food options that improve their overall health. Our criterion for healthy products is a comprehensive approach that evaluates and categorizes our products based on their nutritional content. This system uses evidence-based standards that take into account the amount of added sugars, saturated fats, sodium, and key elements like vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. For example, products in the "reduced fat, trans fat, sodium, and sugar" category, products with added nutritional value, and products with improved formulas based on internal and country-specific regulations, where the company operates or invests rigorously. This information serves as a reference for developing health-promoting products, enabling research and development of beneficial formulations that promote overall well-being and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases appropriately.
The primary purpose of our criterion for healthy products is to allow consumers to make informed about diet decisions. Consumers may immediately find and select solutions that correspond with their dietary habits and health goals thanks to clear and simple nutritional labeling on our goods. We think that by offering clear information, customers can take control of their health and well-being.
Healthy Products Initiatives
Charoen Pokphand Foods (Thailand)
CP Balance brand
High in fiber but low in calories, sodium, and saturated fat.
Charoen Pokphand Foods (Thailand)
Fito Puree
Fito Puree from 26 types of fruits and vegetables contains phytonutrients, polyphenols 150,000 mcg., lycopene 1.8 mg. added vitamins A, C, D, E and fiber 3,200 mg.
Charoen Pokphand Foods (China)
Lutein Fresh Eggs
- 100 grams of eggs contains ≥ 1,600 micrograms of lutein
- No antibiotics
- No growth promoters
- Golden award from MONDE SELECTION by INTERNATIONAL QUALITY INSTITUTE 2022
Charoen Pokphand Foods (China)
Rye Bread Stuffed with Low-Fat Chicken Breast
- 20% rye cereal added
- Low fat and long satiety
- Nutritional balance of meat, vegetables and cereals
- No preservatives, artificial colors or flavors
Lotus’s
Whole Wheat Bread
- 0% cholesterol and low fat
- Contain with vitamins B1 B2 B6 B12 Pantothenic and Niacin
- High calcium
Charoen Pokphand Foods (Thailand)
Lower sodium (Less than 600 milligrams per serving1)
Frozen Ready-to-Eat Food product group with lower sodium i.e. Spaghetti and Carbonara Sauce with 34%2 sodium reduction, Spaghetti with Minced Chicken and Sausage with 30.7%3 sodium reduction.
Remarks:
1 Compared to the Recommended Daily Intakes for population over 6 years of age (Thai Recommended Daily Intakes: Thai RDI) based on energy requirement of 2,000 kcal diet per day
2 compared to Spaghetti and Carbonara Sauce CP Brand
3 compared to Spaghetti with Minced Chicken CP Brand
CPRAM (Thailand)
Food Products for the Elderly
Developing food products for the elderly with a focus on health under the "Creator" brand. These foods are designed with consideration for the necessary quantity and type of nutrients, as well as the properties of the food or ingredients to ensure they are suitable for chewing, digestion, and nutrient absorption according to the needs of the elderly. Additionally, they are made from high-quality ingredients that can be traced back to their sources.
CP BIO (China)
LifeMelody (Boost children’s immunity)
- Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07: Can reduce cold and flu symptoms and duration
- Phosphatidylserine: Promotes brain function, develops memory, thinking and analytical skills, etc., and stimulate brain function
Food Accessibility and Affordability Food Accessibility and Affordability Progress
Progress for food safety certification
Safe and High-Quality Production Process
Commitment towards Food Accessibility and Affordability
Charoen Pokphand Group firmly believes that access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food is a fundamental right for every individual. Hence, we are committed to making a positive impact on food accessibility and affordability for communities worldwide. Through strategic partnerships and community-centered programs, we actively engage in global food initiatives to address food insecurity and hunger. We invest in innovative techniques and technologies to increase food production efficiency, reduce supply chain costs, and offer high-quality food products at competitive prices, making them more accessible to a broader range of consumers.
We are aware that local issues can have a significant impact on food accessibility. As part of our commitment, we fund community-based projects that assist smallholder farmers, raise agricultural output, and strengthen food delivery systems. The basis for sustainable food systems is strengthened through empowering regional communities. Our commitment to ethical pricing and supply chain integrity supports open pricing policies and just treatment of all stakeholders, helping to maintain fair and stable food prices that promote accessibility for consumers.
Another important component of our commitment to affordable and accessible food is reducing food waste. We want to reduce food loss and increase food consumption through effective supply chain management and creative packaging solutions. By addressing the problem of food waste, we can direct more funds toward offering cheap and wholesome food options. At C.P. Group, we also fight for laws that support affordable and easy access to food on a local, national, and worldwide scale. We work to build an enabling environment that ensures everyone has access to the food they require for a healthy and full life by promoting evidence-based policy.
Soil Health Management Commitment to Promoting Soil Health Management
The Charoen Pokphand Group is aware that fertile soil is both the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture and a vital component to nourishing the planet. We are strongly devoted to advancing soil health management strategies that put environmental preservation first and raise agricultural productivity as a responsible global corporation.
We firmly believe that sustainable farming practices are key to maintaining soil health. We work to improve soil conditions, maintain soil fertility, and use less harmful substances through precision agriculture and responsible land management. We ensure that our agricultural operations continue to be environmentally friendly and contribute to a better ecosystem by placing a high priority on soil health.
To regenerate the soil, we as proponents of regenerative agriculture go beyond conventional farming practices. We actively encourage soil regeneration, carbon sequestration, and water retention through techniques including cover cropping, crop rotation, and decreased tillage. Our dedication to leaving a healthy environmental legacy for future generations is evidenced by our commitment to regenerative agriculture.
Effective management of soil health depends on having a clear understanding of the unique requirements of the soil. To evaluate nutrient levels and identify any concerns, we regularly test and analyze the soil. We adjust our farming operations and put in place targeted solutions based on this data-driven methodology to maximize soil health and nutrient balance.
Our dedication to soil health management is based on innovation. Our devoted research and development teams are always examining innovative agricultural practices and technological advancements that support soil sustainability and health. By continuing to lead the way in agricultural innovation, we support the global initiative to ensure a resilient and food-secure future.