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Seven new organizations joined the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) in the last quarter of 2019. From the Industry, Trade and Finance constituency were Tyson Foods Inc., the world’s second largest chicken, beef and pork processor and trader based in the US, and Vall Companys, leading group in the agri-food sector in Spain and Portugal;
“We will acquire RTRS certified material for the soybean meal used to feed chickens in our supply chain... In addition, we hope to identify other opportunities to work with RTRS in order to guarantee sustainable soy practices globally ”. Maggie Jo Hansen, Senior Commodity Analyst, International and Sustainability at Tyson Foods
About the new RTRS Members
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Industry, Trade and Finance |United States | www.tysonfoods.com
At Tyson Foods, everything they do starts with the purpose of “raising the world’s expectations for how much good food can do.” As the largest U.S. food company, they have the opportunity and responsibility to create a more sustainable food system. This means creating positive social, environmental and economic impacts, and doing what’s right for key stakeholders like their customers, consumers, suppliers, team members, communities, the planet and shareholders.
Vall Companys
Industry, Trade and Finance | Spain | www.vallcompanys.es
Vall Companys is a leading Spanish family-owned agri-food group founded in 1956. Vall Companys Group operational model is based on the integration of all stages across the production process, and on the work of dedicated professionals highly qualified in their own field of expertise. Vall Companys guarantees full process traceability, high food safety and consistent top product quality.
January 7, 2020 - RTRS
