DSM-Firmenich, CPF Philippines partner to boost production sustainability

DSM-Firmenich has entered into a strategic partnership with Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Philippines Corp., a, agro-industrial and food conglomerate.

The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to implement DSM-Firmenich’s Sustell, a life cycle assessment (LCA) platform for animal protein to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal proteins.

The agreement, signed on August 3, 2024, marks a milestone in CPF Philippines’ ongoing sustainability journey.

“We are committed to helping improve the sustainability of our food systems,” said Dr. David Nickell, vice president sustainability and business solutions at DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health. “We are proud to partner with CPF Philippines to help them improve the sustainability of animal farming. By leveraging precise, scalable and credible assessments of a product’s environmental footprint from farm to fork, we can empower consumers with informed choices and drive meaningful progress toward more sustainable food production.”

As a pioneer in voluntary environmental initiatives within the Philippine animal farming sector, CPF Philippines aims to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges: sustainable food production. By adopting Sustell, CPF will transform previously unseen environmental data into clear, actionable insights.

“Our collaboration with DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health marks a significant step in our commitment to enhancing sustainability throughout the entire value chain,” said Sakol Cheewakoset, chairman and president at CPF Philippines. “By harnessing their animal nutrition expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we are confident in our ability to drive sustainable growth within the animal farming sector. This partnership is crucial not only for advancing food security but also for promoting the long-term well-being of our society and the environment.”