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With our partner of 35 years, ABP, we have embarked on a 5-year project to better understand the principles of regenerative farming and their potential impact so that we can gather these insights and share it more widely across our supply chain.
This project will follow Tipperary farmer Aoibhín Coady’s journey as she trials a wide range of cutting-edge, sustainable agricultural practices. The first of its kind in the country, the initiative will not only help to combat the effects of climate change, but it will highlight the processes and benefits to farmers, while continuing to produce the same healthy, high-quality beef that is synonymous with Sysco and ABP.
Over the course of the 5 years we will look at performance indicators across the 6 main pillars:
Soil Health, Water Quality, Crop Diversity, Biodiversity, Livestock Responsibility and Farmer Education
Throughout the project, results will be scientifically measured and verified by a panel of independent experts.
Speaking on the project, Mark Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Sysco, said:
“We are proud to partner with ABP and Aoibhín and to be the first foodservice specialist involved in a research project of this significance. The ultimate aim of Regen is to support the development of farming processes that work in harmony with nature while providing the healthy and high-quality food our customers demand. ”
“At Sysco we are steadfast in our commitment to driving innovation and promoting sustainability across every part of the food industry. This pioneering project, plays an important part in achieving this ambition.”
June 2025 Update:
One year into our regenerative farming project, we can see that the farm is progressing well across all key target areas in each pillar. We are committed to communicating and sharing the key learnings from the Sysco ABP Regen Farm with suppliers through social media and farm events. The farm events will allow more farmers gain the benefits of adopting regenerative farming practices, leading to a more economically sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
The key areas of focus for 2025 include grassland management, improvement in cattle forage for the winter months and water quality. We will share updated progress reports each year.