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Basil is at the heart of what we do. Taking care of the basil supply chain means guaranteeing the quality of our products, working side-by-side with our producers and protecting biodiversity.
The Basil Card
It is based on a set of agronomic, quality, and supplier relationship rules, defined in collaboration with scientific partners (University of Bologna and the agricultural experimentation and assistance center of the Riviera Ligure Chamber of Commerce (CersaA)).
It is made up of 9 rules designed to ensure we produce quality pesto, support the farming communities and protect biodiversity.
01 - RELATIONSHIP WITH FARMERS: <p>All members of the Basil Charter benefit from direct medium and long-term contracts that protect the distribution of value along the supply chain, through a sustainability bonus for each actor involved.</p>
02 - VARIETAL CHOICE: <p>All members of the Barilla sustainable basil supply chain must use only varieties indicated in the specifications, which have been selected to be naturally tolerant to fungal diseases.</p>
03 - CROP ROTATION: <p>All members of Barilla sustainable basil supply chain on an equivalent surface (*), must adopt a crop rotation plan that includes at least no basil regrowth.</p> <p>*Surface area equivalent to the quantity of basil destined for Barilla, with a precautionary increase of 10%.</p>
04 - PHYTOSANITARY DEFENSE: <p>All members of the Barilla sustainable basil supply chain must apply the guidelines recommended in the specifications, which are more restrictive than current regulations.</p>
05 - SOIL HEALTH: <p>All members of the Barilla sustainable basil supply chain must monitor the biological quality of the soils intended for basil, every 2 years, on at least 20% of the equivalent surface area (*) through specific analyses (QBSAR and organic substance).</p>
06 - IRRIGATION: <p>All members of the Barilla sustainable basil supply chain must adopt precision irrigation systems aimed at increasing efficiency and saving water use.</p>
07 - BIODIVERSITY AREAS: <p>All members of the Barilla sustainable basil supply chain, must plant an area equal to 3% of the equivalent surface area (*) with plant essences to create habitats for pollinating insects (flower strips, hedges, tree rows, or a combination of the previous alternatives).</p>
08 - COLLECTION STANDARDS: <p>All members of the Barilla sustainable basil supply chain are required to cut the plant to a maximum length of 30 centimeters.</p>
09 - DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS-FIELD AND DIGITIZATION OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN: <p>All members of the “Basil Charter,” must adopt the decision support systems, available in Barilla Farming, in order to optimize agricultural inputs according to the principles of sustainable agriculture.</p>
Look for the logo on the shelves of your local supermarket "Basil from Sustainable Agriculture"
Barilla's commitment to sustainability, outlined in the Sustainable Agriculture Code, certifies basil production globally.
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