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Orchards conserving water, and building healthier soils. For us, sustainability means making decisions today that allow our orchards to thrive for the following generations. It is both a responsibility and an opportunity, and by aligning with the values of retailers and consumers who care deeply about the planet, we create shared value while staying true to our role as stewards of the land.”
The work is unified under CMI’ s new CMI S. O. A. R. S. program, focused on advancing its sustainable and regenerative agriculture efforts through innovation, transparency, and realworld impact. The produce industry is facing no shortage of challenges: climate change, labor shortages, global trade shifts, and evolving consumer expectations to name a few. Remaining a steward in this environment requires both resilience and adaptability.
For CMI, stewardship means protecting its orchards while also protecting the livelihoods of the people who work in them. It means using innovation to adapt to climate challenges, whether by planting varieties that can withstand changing weather patterns or adopting farming techniques that conserve water. It means standing shoulder-to-shoulder with growers and helping them implement solutions that are financially sustainable as well as environmentally beneficial. By working together as a network of growers and by sharing knowledge across the industry, CMI can continue to meet these challenges while ensuring that its orchards remain productive, its communities remain strong, and the environment is preserved.
Strategic partner
CMI’ s regenerative vision goes hand-in-hand with its drive for innovation. While CMI’ s core business is growing, packing, and marketing fresh apples, pears, and cherries, what makes
Thank you to CMI for their valued partnership in ENVY™ distribution, retail success, and long-term sustainability efforts.
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