Supplier Relations Charter
Maintain and develop sound & long-term relationships with our partners
Les vergers Boiron has always sought to maintain long-lasting relationships with its suppliers, embodying the value of “respect” in our relationships, and making it a reality in our contracts, which are based on best practices and long-term commitments. These partnerships go well beyond simple business transactions; they embody our commitment to ethical, sustainable and socially responsible practices.
Supplier Relations Charter
In 2023, we drew up a Supplier Relations Charter that sets out the fundamental values and principles that guide us every day in the interaction with our suppliers. This charter is designed to be as balanced as possible, considering the reciprocal commitments of both parties, with the intention of building transparent relationships based on trust. Currently, 80% of our suppliers have been working with us for more than 10 years. This longevity testifies to our commitment to long-lasting, fruitful partnerships.
Long-term partnerships
Our long-term partnerships with suppliers are strategic collaborations based on sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships. These partnerships are designed to establish confidence, transparency and close cooperation, secure opportunities for growers and ensure reliable supplies over the long-term, in quantity and quality.
The white peach supply chain
Since 2014, we have supported the cultivation of white peach orchards of the “Bellerime” variety through financial and technical assistance. We commit to support the farmers for the entire lifetime of the orchard ! Eleven hectares have now been planted in different regions, thereby distributing the risk in terms of climate change. One of our key partners in this project is Anthony Oboussier in Alixan, who receives a guaranteed price, which finances this entire crop , the installation of anti-hail netting and an irrigation system.
“It’s a perfect win-win situation: I’ve increased my production surface area and I have the certainty of selling part of my harvest at a guaranteed price. This cooperation is also part of a sustainable, transparent approach: improved traceability and short, local supply chain.”
Anthony Oboussier White peach grower
The blackcurrant, redcurrant and blackberry supply chains
For many years, we have been working to maintain red fruit supply chains in France. 2023 saw a major turning point as we renewed multi-year contracts for three of our key crops: blackcurrant, redcurrant and blackberry. This renewal represents both a guarantee of our dedication to maintain the high quality of our products and a promise of stability to our partners and customers.
The pear supply chain
We have formed strong, trusted relationships with pear growers in the Moras sector in Valloire, in the North of the Drôme, leading to the signature of multi-year contracts. The cultivation of the “Williams” pear is the speciality in this region, relying on ancestral know-how that is passed down from one generation to the next. The combination of this know-how and the characteristics of the terroir is what gives pears grown in the Valloire region their unique taste, for which they were awarded the “Site Remarquable du Goût” label in 2011
