Winter & Berry Merchants

Four generations of highland farming excellence since 1918. We're guardians of Cameron Highlands quality, bringing you premium strawberries and vegetables from our 100+ acres of mountain farmland.

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Cameron Highlands
Pahang
Malaysia
+60 10-777 7176
winterberrymerchants@gmail.com

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Environment • Social • Governance

Highland Farming with Purpose

From Cameron Highlands to your table, every choice we make reflects our commitment to environment, social responsibility, and transparent governance.

Sustainable farming practices at Cameron Highlands

Progress, Not Perfection

We set standards, verify them, and choose partners who farm responsibly. We measure what matters and report honestly.

Environment

Responsible sourcing from farms using good agricultural practices. Water stewardship, soil health, and integrated pest management guide our partnerships.

IPM practices • Water conservation • Soil protection

Social

Fair wages, safe conditions, and zero tolerance for child or forced labor. We support smallholder farmers with training and fair program-based offtake.

Safe working conditions • Fair wages • Farmer support

Governance

Complete traceability with QR-coded cartons. Temperature logs, batch coding, and zero tolerance for bribery ensure transparent, ethical operations.

Full traceability • Zero tolerance policy • Transparent operations

What We Do

Concrete actions across our operations, from farm partnerships to packaging choices.

Responsible Sourcing

We prioritise farms with MYGAP/GlobalG.A.P or equivalent good agriculture practices. All pesticide use must be legal and meet MRL limits for destination markets.

Partner with certified farms using good agricultural practices
Support integrated pest management and beneficial insects
Promote soil health through crop rotation and ground cover
Encourage water stewardship with efficient irrigation systems

People & Community

Our Supplier Code of Conduct prohibits child and forced labour. We expect fair wages, safe working conditions, and proper PPE during handling and spraying.

Comprehensive supplier code prohibiting child and forced labour
Fair wage standards and safe working conditions for all workers
Training and support programs for smallholder farmers
Safety-first approach with detailed SOPs and incident reporting

Transparency & Ethics

Each carton is batch-coded with farm, date, and lot information for full traceability. We maintain zero tolerance for bribery or facilitation payments.

Complete lot traceability with QR-coded cartons to source
Immediate hold-and-trace system for non-compliance incidents
Zero tolerance policy for bribery or facilitation payments
Regular supplier reviews with corrective action plans

Our 2025-2028 Targets

Measurable commitments with clear timelines. We'll report progress annually—transparent about both achievements and areas needing improvement.

2025 Foundation Year

2025 Foundation Year

Foundation Year

Building our measurement foundation with transparency and establishing baselines for continuous improvement.

Packaging Transparency

Complete packaging bill of materials published for every SKU

Food Loss Baseline

Comprehensive food loss measurement system implemented

Climate Mapping

Full mapping of emission hotspots throughout logistics network

2026 Implementation

2026 Implementation

Implementation Phase

Turning plans into action with sustainable materials and measurable reduction targets.

Sustainable Materials Target

≥50% rPET Content

Achieve 50% or more rPET content across standard PET packaging where supply chains allow

Food Loss Reduction

≤3.5% Strawberries, ≤2.0% Corn

Maximum loss rates by weight from dispatch to arrival

Supplier Commitment

100% Core Partners

All core farm partners committed to our Supplier Code of Conduct

2027 Optimization

2027 Optimization

Optimization Phase

Major transitions in packaging design and logistics efficiency to reduce environmental footprint.

Packaging Revolution

100% Recyclable

Complete transition to recyclable or mono-material primary packaging with PVC phase-out

Transport Efficiency

20% Lower Emissions

Reduction in transport emissions through advanced route consolidation

Responsible Sourcing Milestone

70% IPM Farms

Volume sourced from farms using Integrated Pest Management practices

2028 & Beyond

2028 & Beyond

Vision Realized

Achieving significant reductions while building toward our 2030 net-zero commitment.

Food Loss Reduction

-30% vs 2025 Baseline

Significant reduction in food loss intensity compared to 2025 baseline

Emission Reduction

-30% Per Kg Delivered

Reduction in emission intensity per kilogram delivered (Scope 3 logistics)

Ongoing Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Targeted MRL testing and comprehensive supplier development programs

Our Core Principles

Authenticity over marketing promises. Substance over spin.

Zero Greenwashing

We refuse to make claims we cannot verify or substantiate.

No "organic" claims without certification
No "net-zero" claims without public baseline and plan
No vague sustainability language without measurable targets

Complete Transparency

We commit to sharing both our progress and our shortcomings.

Annual progress reports with real data
Public accountability for missed targets
Open communication about challenges and improvements

Partner with Purpose

Whether you're a buyer seeking transparent sourcing, a farm partner interested in sustainable practices, or an organization focused on ESG goals—let's work together for positive impact.

Highland farming since 1918 • Transparent operations • Measurable impact