- Yara will supply low-carbon fertilizers to PepsiCo farmers in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina.
- The fertilizers include Yara Climate Choice™, renewable ammonia, and carbon capture and storage options.
- These fertilizers can reduce the carbon footprint per tonne of potato by 20% to 40%.
Partnership Overview
PepsiCo and Yara have entered a long-term partnership to supply crop nutrition programs in Latin America, aiming to decarbonize the food value chain. This collaboration builds on a previous agreement in Europe, focusing on providing best-in-class crop nutrition products and digital tools for precision farming.
Initial Implementation
In the initial phase, Yara will supply products and services to PepsiCo farmers in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina, primarily benefiting potato farmers. The agreement highlights Yara's solutions for reducing emissions in agriculture and food production.
Low-Carbon Fertilizers
The partnership will utilize Yara Climate Choice™ fertilizers, which include lower-carbon options produced from renewable ammonia or through carbon capture and storage (CCS). Additionally, Yara's conventional premium nitrate-based mineral fertilizers, manufactured using proprietary catalyst technology, will be part of the mix. These fertilizers can reduce the carbon footprint per tonne of potato by 20% to 40%.
Strategic Goals
The collaboration aligns with Yara's mission to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, demonstrating the profitability of value chain collaboration to decarbonize food production. It supports farmers with transition costs, facilitating their move towards a more regenerative agricultural model.
PepsiCo's Perspective
PepsiCo views this partnership as significant progress in their pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) agenda, which focuses on supporting regenerative farming practices, sustainable sourcing, and better living conditions. The initiative aims to meet the growing demand for food while addressing the need to protect natural resources and promote human well-being.
