--- title: Sustainability as the Heart of Our Business | Red River Foods description: ROC and Fairtrade certified, Red River Foods is committed to making a positive impact on the land and communities that nurture our products. image: https://www.redriverfoods.com/hubfs/Red%20River%20Foods%20logo%20with%20text%20-%20Quality%20Products%2c%20Ethically%20Sourced.jpg --- ![ripped paper divider](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/backgrounds/Texture-Divider-1.png?width=4500&height=410&name=Texture-Divider-1.png?noresize) ![ripped paper divider](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/backgrounds/Texture-Divider-1.png?width=4500&height=410&name=Texture-Divider-1.png?noresize) our framework ## Recognizing Our Impact Everything we do begins and ends with being mindful of how our actions affect the world. That's why we created the **Red River Foods Sustainability Framework** as our guide.  ![](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/graphics/Earth.png?width=2338&height=2705&name=Earth.png) Spotlight ##### Vietnam Spotlight ##### Ghana Spotlight ##### Kenya OUR FRAMEWORK ## The Three Pillars of Our Commitment ![line art of cashew plant](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hubfs/graphics/Illustration%20of%20cashew%20tree.png) ![ripped paper divider](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/backgrounds/Texture-Divider-1.png?width=4500&height=410&name=Texture-Divider-1.png?noresize) ![ripped paper divider](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/backgrounds/Texture-Divider-1.png?width=4500&height=410&name=Texture-Divider-1.png?noresize) ![ripped paper divider](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/backgrounds/Texture-Divider-1.png?width=4500&height=410&name=Texture-Divider-1.png?noresize) OUR FRAMEWORK ## Themes of Our Sustainability Efforts To bring the Pillars of Our Commitment to life, we focus on several key areas: - [![](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hubfs/icons/Farmer%20Icon.png)People](https://www.redriverfoods.com/ethical-sourcing#case-study-1) - [![](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hubfs/icons/Wheat%20Icon.png)Products](https://www.redriverfoods.com/ethical-sourcing#case-study-2) - [![](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hubfs/icons/Farm%20Landscape%20Icon.png)Planet](https://www.redriverfoods.com/ethical-sourcing#case-study-3) << Our Pillars ### People #### **Farmer Livelihoods** Through training, farm services, and projects that generate additional income, we’re helping farmers maximize their production and find new revenue streams, both on and off the farm. #### **Community Development** We’re investing in community programs like Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), reforestation efforts, and scholarships, all aimed at improving the overall well-being of the communities we work with. #### **Safe & Decent Labor** We uphold international standards for safe and decent working conditions across our supply chains, so that everyone involved in bringing our products to you works in a fair and secure environment. Our Pillars ### Products #### **Traceability** We’re advancing our traceability systems to meet the growing demands of consumers and customers, connecting our extensive work on the ground with the products that reach store shelves. #### **Regeneration** Positive change starts with the soil, so we’re implementing regenerative practices focused on improving soil health and biodiversity, with the ultimate goal of leaving the planet better than we found it. Our Pillars ### Planet #### **Responsible Sourcing** Ethical sourcing is about fairness—fair wages, fair prices, and protecting the environments where our products are grown, with a commitment to making our practices as responsible as they are effective. #### **Innovative Practices** From green energy solutions to recycling initiatives, we’re constantly exploring new ways to reduce our environmental impact and lead the way in sustainable practices. OUR FRAMEWORK ## Our Contribution to Global Goals We’re proud to align our efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to a global movement toward a more equitable and just world. Through our framework, we’re making strides in areas like No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Gender Equality, and Climate Action. ![SDG 1 - No Poverty with family icon](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/SDG/SDG%201%20-%20No%20Poverty%20with%20family%20icon.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=SDG%201%20-%20No%20Poverty%20with%20family%20icon.jpg) ![SDG-2---Zero-Hunger-with-bowl-of-soup-icon](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/SDG/SDG-2---Zero-Hunger-with-bowl-of-soup-icon.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=SDG-2---Zero-Hunger-with-bowl-of-soup-icon.jpg) ![SDG 5 - Gender Equality with gender icon](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/SDG/SDG%205%20-%20Gender%20Equality%20with%20gender%20icon.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=SDG%205%20-%20Gender%20Equality%20with%20gender%20icon.jpg) ![SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth with upwards chart icon](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/SDG/SDG%208%20-%20Decent%20Work%20and%20Economic%20Growth%20with%20upwards%20chart%20icon.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=SDG%208%20-%20Decent%20Work%20and%20Economic%20Growth%20with%20upwards%20chart%20icon.jpg) ![SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production - circular recycling icon](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/SDG/SDG%2012%20-%20Responsible%20consumption%20and%20production%20-%20circular%20recycling%20icon.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=SDG%2012%20-%20Responsible%20consumption%20and%20production%20-%20circular%20recycling%20icon.jpg) ![SDG 13 - Climate Action with Eye and world icon](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/SDG/SDG%2013%20-%20Climate%20Action%20with%20Eye%20and%20world%20icon.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=SDG%2013%20-%20Climate%20Action%20with%20Eye%20and%20world%20icon.jpg) ![SDG 15 - Life on Land with tree and birds icon](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/SDG/SDG%2015%20-%20Life%20on%20Land%20with%20tree%20and%20birds%20icon.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=SDG%2015%20-%20Life%20on%20Land%20with%20tree%20and%20birds%20icon.jpg) ![Colorful Circular Shapes](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icons/SDG/Colorful%20Circular%20Shapes.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=Colorful%20Circular%20Shapes.jpg) ![ripped paper divider](https://www.redriverfoods.com/hs-fs/hubfs/backgrounds/Texture-Divider-1.png?width=4500&height=410&name=Texture-Divider-1.png?noresize) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "USA", "addressLocality" : "Richmond", "addressRegion" : "VA", "postalCode" : "23231", "streetAddress" : "2840 Sprouse Dr. " }, "areaServed" : { "@type" : "GeoCircle", "geoMidpoint" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : "+40.8100713", "longitude" : "-73.5172286" }, "geoRadius" : "150 km" }, "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "areaServed" : [ "US", "CA" ], "availableLanguage" : "en", "contactType" : "sales", "telephone" : "804-320-1800" }, "description" : "Global supplier of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and specialty snacks", "email" : "sales@redriverfoods.com", "image" : "https://redriverfoods.com/hubfs/Red%20River%20Foods%20logo%20with%20text%20-%20Quality%20Products%2c%20Ethically%20Sourced.jpg", "logo" : "https://45888253.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/45888253/logo/red-river-foods-logo-color.png", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.redriverfoods.com/ethical-sourcing", "@type" : "WebPage", "description" : "ROC and Fairtrade certified, Red River Foods is committed to making a positive impact on the land and communities that nurture our products." }, "naics" : "454390", "name" : "Red River Foods", "sameAs" : [ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-river-foods/", "https://www.youtube.com/@redriverfoods", "https://www.instagram.com/redriverfoods" ], "telephone" : "", "url" : "/" } ```