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Terova: Building Competitive Advantage Through Global Sustainable Sourcing

Terova™ supplies plant-based ingredients with stringent global standards through sustainable farming & processing. TerovaTraceTM shows the impact of Terova’s sustainable and regenerative initiatives from ground-up.

Sustainable sourcing of authentic, plant-based ingredients for food and nutrition is a formidable challenge. Global supply chains now face pressure from environmental degradation, social inequality, climate change, and consumer demand for transparency, on top of ever-present complexity associated with meeting quality and availability challenges competitively. Terova™, a Griffith Foods company built on a century-long legacy of quality and innovation , sets out to address these challenges by embedding sustainability, ethical sourcing, and traceability into every step of its operational and business process, making it an ideal partner for companies seeking to address the complexities of today, and the uncertainties of tomorrow.

Terova addresses these issues through global farmer-focused programs and producer community-centred processing ecosystems that deliver quality ingredients which consistently meet the quality and regulatory requirements of every major market , ensure ethical practices are followed while supporting competitiveness for every stakeholder in the value chain.

Terova’s sustainable farming and sourcing network spans the globe through farmer-linked programs covering India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, China in Asia, Europe, USA, Mexico, Costa Rica and Colombia in the Americas and Africa. In each program, Terova invests in training and skill development for farmers with fair wage structures for farm workers, ensuring that all contributors to the supply chain are fairly compensated and treated with dignity. Additionally, Terova’s programs offer location-specific community support in areas like access to clean water, healthcare, and educational resources, building a foundation for a sustainable agricultural community that benefits everyone involved.

Terova helps growers with its expertise in regenerative agriculture and precision farming, bringing data-driven, science-based methods to each farm. Terova works with them to implement practices that improve soil health, conserve water, and increase biodiversity. Certification from organizations like Rainforest Alliance™ , UEBT and SAI’s FSA platform, help demonstrate that environmentally sound practices are in place from ground up.

.Crop yields, quality, and supply chain reliability are all impacted by climate change and extreme weather events- e.g. precipitation, temperature extremes, and pest attacks. To mitigate these risks, Terova invests in farming trials and R&D to enhance crop resilience and adaptability. By encouraging the repurposing of crop residues into biofuel, compost, or soil cover, Terova maximizes the utility of every harvest, aligning with circular economy principles. Terova is committed to reducing waste and optimizing resource efficiency as a responsible, forward-thinking partner for companies committed to sustainable sourcing.

Terova aims to future-proof its supply chains, ensuring consistent, reliable access to high-quality ingredients for its partners through innovative farming practices and judicious selection of crop varieties. Our entire portfolio products- including Spices, Herbs, Extracts, Prebiotic Fiber and Botanicals-is made to meet the local and international regulatory and safety standards of customers and markets across the globe. And our professional teams across the globe ensure that no matter where the customer’s raw material originates, the product, and service is easily accessible with the customer’s reach.

Consumers and brands alike demand transparency, wanting to know exactly where their ingredients come from, and how they’re produced. Terova’s commitment to traceability begins at the farm level and extends through every step of the supply chain. Through its proprietary “TerovaTrace^TM” farm management platform, we capture and track data on each farm and processing lot, ensuring transparency and authenticity. Relevant information is accessible to Terova’s partners, providing peace of mind on compliance to rigorous sustainability and quality standards. Independent quality certifications meeting stringent international standards are in place, making it a trusted ally for brands dedicated to sourcing with integrity.

We take an active role in shaping industry standards through our participation in initiatives like the Sustainable Spice Initiative, and the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform, and membership in industry associations like ASTA and ESA.

The challenges in sustainable sourcing for plant-based ingredients are complex, but are surmountable with the right international partner. Terova’s comprehensive approach to sustainable sourcing—from regenerative agriculture to full traceability—positions us as an ideal ally for food and nutrition companies to be globally competitive and fully scalable on their ethical sourcing journey.

With Terova, companies can rely on a partner dedicated to transparency, quality, and resilience, providing the assurance they need to meet growing consumer and regulatory demands for ethical, sustainable practices while being competitive.

In a world where sustainability is increasingly essential, Terova stands out as a partner that is not just meeting the challenges of today’s agricultural landscape but actively shaping the solutions that will define the future of ethical sourcing.

About the Author

Lenaig Riou

Business Development Director, Terova

Lenaig Riou is Business Development Director at Terova ™, a venture of Griffith Foods established with a mission to deliver sustainable, ethically sourced, traceable ingredients. Mrs Riou has a food technology and marketing background with over 20 years of experience in sales of food ingredients to global leading food companies.

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