Corporate Social Responsibility
Growing a healthier, more sustainable Nigeria. One fruit at a time.
Our commitment goes beyond delivering good frozen fruit, smoothies and juices. We have a responsibility to the society, environment and economy we operate in. This policy sets out how we meet it, in line with our core values of integrity, innovation and impact.
Our core values
Integrity
We say what we do and do what we say, with farmers, customers, staff and regulators.
Innovation
We find better ways to keep good food in use, from the farm gate to the freezer.
Impact
We measure ourselves by what changes for the communities we work in, not only by what we sell.
What we commit to
Five areas of responsibility.
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Environmental responsibility
We are committed to minimising our environmental footprint and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across every part of the business.
- Source fruits and vegetables from eco-conscious farms that practise sustainable farming.
- Reduce plastic in our packaging and move to recyclable and biodegradable materials.
- Cut waste in production and distribution.
- Run energy-efficient operations in our facility and logistics.
- Partner with environmental NGOs on tree-planting and clean-up campaigns.
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Community engagement and development
We believe in empowering the communities where we operate, especially the rural and farming communities across Nigeria that we buy from.
- Provide training for smallholder farmers in sustainable farming, post-harvest handling and crop diversification.
- Support local women and young people through skills development, micro-enterprise support and inclusive employment.
- Partner with local schools on nutrition education, clean water and fruit donation programmes.
- Promote food security by supporting community food banks and donation drives in underserved areas.
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Health and nutrition advocacy
As a health-focused brand, we are dedicated to promoting wellness through education and access to healthy food.
- Run public campaigns for healthy eating and lifestyle choices, particularly among children and young people.
- Work with health institutions to donate juice and fruit to hospitals, maternity clinics and rural health centres.
- Support programmes that tackle malnutrition in vulnerable populations through fortified juice and smoothie offerings.
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Ethical business practices
We operate with transparency, fairness and integrity in all our dealings.
- Ensure fair labour practices and a safe, inclusive workplace for every employee.
- Uphold anti-corruption and anti-bribery standards across our operations.
- Maintain transparency in supply chain sourcing and vendor partnerships.
- Comply with national and international regulations on food safety, labour rights and environmental protection.
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Youth empowerment and education
The future lies in giving the next generation the tools to succeed.
- Offer internships, mentorship and entrepreneurial support to young people in agriculture, food processing and business.
- Sponsor educational scholarships and school feeding programmes in low-income communities.
- Host innovation challenges and bootcamps for agritech and food system ideas from Nigerian youth.
Governance and accountability
Who keeps us to it.
Our CSR programmes are overseen by a dedicated CSR committee that reports to executive leadership. Impact is measured annually and reported publicly through sustainability reports and our stakeholder communication channels.
Why it matters to us
Responsibility is the business.
Every VegExpress product starts with a Nigerian farmer, and most of what we do is keeping good food in use that would otherwise be lost after harvest. Through this policy we commit to being a responsible corporate citizen, creating value for our customers, communities, employees and the environment.
If you run a school, clinic, NGO or community programme and would like to work with us, get in touch.
Partner with us
Farmers, schools, clinics, NGOs.
We are building these programmes with partners who are already on the ground. Tell us what you do and where, and we will find the overlap.