Social responsibility is a convenient term we use to feel as if we're giving back to society. But, how many of us really stop to think about our impact on others? At Danaco, it's our primary mission to contribute to the quality of life of our employees, our customers, and the global community at large. We never forget that it's the people who matter, and it's because of them that we're committed to improving the quality, safety, and technologies used in preparing their produce.
It's important that working conditions and practices utilized by growers, processors, consolidators, and distributors are safe and appropriate. That's why we work with our customers to establish minimum thresholds and we go into the field to validate that Good Agricultural Practices are taking place. We also place a special emphasis on sustainable agriculture. We take social responsibility seriously, and we offer our customers peace of mind that their produce is procured with the welfare of the community in mind.
Our social responsibility also means that we conduct our business with the utmost integrity. Moreover, we strive for excellence in each facet of our operations. In fact, we're seeking to implement industry-leading practices that will revolutionize produce procurement, creating appropriate benchmarks and new efficiencies that will better serve our customers and their consumers. With Danaco, you can trust that your produce procurement is in good hands.
Sustainable Agriculture
- Achieves the integration of natural biological cycles and controls
- Protects and renews soil fertility and natural resource base
- Optimizes the management and use of on-farm resources
- Provides an adequate and dependable farm income
- Promotes opportunity in family farming and farm communities
- Minimizes adverse impacts on health, safety, wildlife, water quality, and the environment
- Lessens use of chemicals and encourages use of "softer" chemicals, possibly moving towards organic produce
- Advocates doing the "right thing" with respect to the earth and the environment