30/03/2011

Sustainability

Sustainable agricultural sourcing and processing of fruits and vegetables are key aspects of our corporate strategy. As our business is based on natural ingredients, we understand the importance of taking responsibility to help preserve our nature’s resources. SVZ’s sustainability strategy focuses on sourcing, producing, and organizing the supply chain efficiently. We do so in a responsible manner for our internal and external stakeholders and society, whilst cooperating with other stakeholders in the food supply chain.
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30/03/2011

Responding to market growth & opportunities in North America

Amidst the dismal unemployment rates, continued housing crisis and other sluggish economic indicators is a quiet but encouraging sign of resilience - the food manufacturing industry. While other industry sectors have lost thousands of jobs in the last 2-3 years, North American food manufacturers have maintained or added jobs during the same time period. Most food companies would admit this has not been a period of economic boom, but more like a steady hold in the storm. However, storms do create the perfect environment for evaluating business models, production practices, external partnerships and internal resources, thus challenging the status quo.
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28/03/2011

Sponsoring ‘Climbing for Children’

SVZ recently sponsored ‘Climbing for Children’, a project initiated by a small group of Danone employees from Baby and Medical Nutrition to raise money for a new water hole in Arusha SOS Children's Village in Tanzania.
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