Kerr by Ingredion recently achieved Upcycled Certification for a selection of its fruit and vegetable products, from the Upcycled Food Association.
 
“Sustainability is incredibly important to us at Kerr by Ingredion,” said Gabriel Pereira, commercial director. “We’re excited to offer a broad selection of Upcycled Certified products from our portfolio. This certification allows us not only to contribute to sustainability efforts, but also to provide additional value to our customers.”
 
Meeting the Upcycled Certified standard requires thorough evaluation of the entire supply chain, ensuring that companies contribute to a renewable food chain with positive and long-lasting environmental impacts, Kerr by Ingredion reported.
 
In addition to its work with Upcycled Certification, Ingredion plans on reducing Scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 28% and water use intensity in high stress geographies by 30% by the end of 2030.
 
Kerr also encourages suppliers to identify sustainable farming practices in their operations. Its suppliers are working toward efficient fertilizer usage using low-nitrogen chemicals. They also implement pollinator programs to ensure that crops are pollinated fully and effectively and that bees have a safe environment.
 
Kerr also purchases imperfect watermelons that would normally be rejected by the retail market. The company also produces dark, sweet cherries that are our of retail-grade specification due to their size and color.