McCain Foods India wins FICCI 2025 Award for farm-level sustainability

McCain Foods India has been honoured at the FICCI 5th Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2025, securing second rank in the category “Farm Level Sustainability Initiatives while Sourcing.” The recognition was announced during the award ceremony held in New Delhi on December 15.

The FICCI Sustainable Agriculture Awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate leadership in integrating sustainability across agricultural value chains, with a strong focus on farmer empowerment, resource efficiency, and long-term environmental stewardship. McCain Foods India’s recognition reflects its continued efforts to embed sustainable practices at the heart of its sourcing operations by working directly with farmers and strengthening on-ground agricultural ecosystems.

McCain Foods India follows a farmer-centric sourcing model that prioritises responsible procurement, adoption of good agricultural practices, and continuous capability-building at the farm level. Through structured farmer engagement programmes, field demonstrations, and agronomic support, the company works to promote efficient water use, improved soil health, responsible input management, and higher crop productivity. These efforts not only support environmental sustainability but also help farmers enhance resilience, profitability, and long-term livelihoods.

Commenting on the recognition, Mainak Dhar, managing director at McCain Foods India, said, “At McCain, our purpose of celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food begins long before our products reach consumers—it starts in the fields with our farmers. This recognition from FICCI is a humbling endorsement of our belief that sustainable agriculture is built on deep, collaborative partnerships at the farm level. We are grateful to our grower community, whose trust and commitment make this journey possible. Honours like this motivate us to stay focused on what truly matters: creating shared value by nurturing resilient ecosystems, supporting farmer prosperity, and ensuring that sustainability and quality go hand-in-hand in everything we do.”

Echoing this sentiment, Sachin Thorat, director – Agriculture, McCain Foods India, said: “This recognition reflects the dedication of our farmer partners and the impact of working together at the grassroots. By strengthening agronomic capabilities, promoting resource-efficient practices, and supporting innovation in the field, we are building a more resilient and sustainable agricultural ecosystem. We remain committed to helping farmers grow more confidently, sustainably, and profitably.”

Over the years, McCain Foods India has consistently invested in building long-term partnerships with farming communities across its sourcing regions. By facilitating access to modern agronomic practices, promoting resource efficiency, and encouraging responsible farming methods, the company aims to develop a resilient and traceable supply chain that supports both food security and environmental responsibility.

The FICCI 5th Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2025 are among the most respected industry platforms recognising organisations that are driving meaningful change in Indian agriculture through innovation, collaboration, and commitment to sustainability. The award reinforces McCain Foods India’s role as a responsible agri-partner and its ongoing contribution towards advancing sustainable sourcing practices in the country.