Sustainability
People. Planet. Profit.
At California Giant Berry Farms, we believe sustainability is the foundation for a thriving business, which is why our commitment to sustainability spans from our fields to our main office headquarters – and beyond. Our triple bottom line of people, planet, profit balances social, environmental and economic considerations for a holistic approach to true sustainability.
Want to learn more about California Giant’s sustainability program? Read our Impact Report here.
PEOPLE
Behind every California Giant berry are people dedicated to delivering you the berry best. And while they dedicate their berry best to you – we give our best to them. That’s why we prioritize education, community development and employee welfare, all while nurturing the berries we grow.
PLANET
As leaders in agriculture, we take our commitment to protecting the earth seriously because our futures depend on it. From field to fork, we are actively seeking ways to reduce our carbon footprint. We’re constantly challenging ourselves to find the best ways to reduce water usage, improve air quality and support the ecosystems in our growing areas – and beyond.
PROFIT
True sustainability is only achieved with profit. Profit enables us to invest in employees, our grower partners and nurture our agricultural and local communities. Achieving economic success empowers us to continue our sustainability journey, investing in eco-friendly technologies to do our absolute best for the planet.
More sustainability practices to ensure the berry best for our earth’s future:
Fair Trade USA
California Giant Berry Farms is proud to be the first commercial strawberry operation in the US to achieve Fair Trade USA™ certified strawberries. This initiative reinforces our commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices and underscores our mission to deliver the best quality berries and nourish our communities. The Fair Trade premium goes directly to farmworkers, empowering them to create positive change within their communities. When you choose Fair Trade USA strawberries, you’re not just buying a quality California Giant product; you’re supporting a system that fosters sustainable development and better futures for the workers who make it all possible.
Sustainably Grown
California Giant is the first strawberry supplier in the world to achieve the Sustainably Grown certification from SCS Global Services in 2020. The Sustainably Grown certification addresses a broad range of topics related to profitability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Our Sustainably Grown certified label provides customers with assurance that our strawberries meet strict environmental standards, that farm workers and farm communities are protected and engaged, and that the farm is economically resilient.
Bee Better
Our dedication to bee-ing the berry best led us to Bee Better. We’re proud to offer Bee Better Certified blueberries, meaning our grower partners take extra steps to protect the habitats of pollinators in our fields by dedicating at least 5% of their land to promoting pollinator habits. By choosing Bee Better Certified berries, you can be confident that your purchasing decision is benefiting pollinators and grower partners, like ours, that protect them.
Your Privacy Choices
Enter the trace back code from your berries to learn about where they were grown. Too bad we can’t deliver the fresh fragrance, too!