We place great value on our partnerships—many of which have been long-standing—within the organic industry and beyond. Working hand in hand, we strive together for a healthy world and maintain a constant exchange of ideas within our network.
Demeter e.V. is the oldest organic farming association in Germany. Since 1924, Demeter farmers have been cultivating their fields using biodynamic methods. Thanks to its dynamic circular economy, Demeter farming is considered the most sustainable form of agriculture and goes far beyond the requirements of the EU Organic Regulation. As a member of the Demeter Association, we—together with our partner companies—follow the ideal of biodynamic farming developed by Rudolf Steiner and his successors.
Through our collaboration with the sustainability consulting firm Soil & More Impacts, we were able to launch a joint project for climate-neutral fruits and vegetables. In this project,CO2 emissions in our own value chain are offset through measures such as composting or intercropping—that is, planting a second crop in addition to a primary crop that matures earlier.
Since 2013, the Zukunftsstiftung Landwirtschaft and lehmann natur have shared a deep connection. Not only do we share common interests, such as the organic breeding of open-pollinated varieties, but we also work together to promote organic farming.
Together with our partner company BIOFRUSAN—a dedicated and innovative importer specializing in bananas and nut products—we share the same goal: to make organic and Demeter-certified products available to everyone.
Through our Italian subsidiary, Tesoribio, we operate contract farming in all of Italy’s production regions, with a focus on citrus fruits. Our partner and local managing director—Carmelo Micale—grows organic lemons and organic oranges on 700 hectares in accordance with EU Organic, Demeter, and Naturland guidelines.
Our subsidiary, Organic Terra Rica, is a consortium of Spanish organic fruit and vegetable growers. Together, we achieve more than we could on our own—from production planning and financing to packaging, distribution, and logistics.
Our advertising agency specializing in communications services. By combining expertise in bio-communications and sustainability, we foster a creative partnership.
The Dr. Lippert QM Group offers expertise in all aspects of quality management (particularly product quality and food safety) for fresh fruits and vegetables. When it comes to our risk-based residue analysis, audits, quality controls, and other services, we rely on the support of our long-standing regional partner.
The Berlin-based sustainability consulting firm is helping us implement the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights—for example, through risk analyses—and develop a benchmark standard for social and human rights. For a socially responsible supply chain, from the field to the shelf.
In partnership with FOM University of Economics & Management in Düsseldorf, we support students in the two bachelor’s degree programs—International Management and Business Administration—on their academic journey.