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Kennedy’s Bakery Production Editor,Kiran Grewal, sits down with Francesca Angiulli, Sustainability Director at Puratos to discuss the latest developments in regenerative agriculture


How does Puratos define regenerative agriculture, and what role does it play in the company’s broader sustainability


within the bakery industry? Essentially,


regenerative agriculture


our commitment to decarbonise the food supply chain.


strategy is


used to restore ecosystems and preserve soil fertility to help ensure an abundant food supply for future generations. It’s an impact-based framework based on a set of farming practices to increase the organic matter in soil and reduce our dependency on mechanical and chemical inputs, such as deep tillage, fertilisers, and pesticides. We follow this approach as it aligns with our wider sustainability values, including


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Along with our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality in our operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2), we’re developing science-based emission reduction targets for our entire value chain (Scope 3). This will mean close collaboration across our entire value chain, including farmers, suppliers and customers. With our commitment to the SBTi (Science Based Target Initiative) framework, we’re setting ambitious climate goals, grounded in scientific evidence, to limit global warming to 1.5°C and mitigate the impact of climate change.


Can you explain the key principles of regenerative agriculture and how they differ from conventional farming practices, particularly


concerning carbon sequestration?


The key principles of regenerative agriculture include increasing cover crops, crop rotation and biodiversity, as well as reducing tillage, fertilisers and pesticides. These practices differ from conventional farming methods in that they aim to increase the organic matter in the soil and reduce dependency on mechanical and chemical inputs, thereby promoting soil health and carbon sequestration.


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