Profit with Purpose: How Agricultural Companies Can Do Well by Doing Good

28 Oct 2025
Breakout Room
Breakout Sessions

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In today’s agricultural marketplace, companies face growing pressure to meet financial goals while also prioritizing environmental sustainability, fair labor practices, and community impact. Many believe these priorities are in conflict — but forward-thinking businesses are proving that profitability and responsibility can go hand in hand.

This session will explore the business case for integrating sustainability and ethics into core strategy, demonstrating how operational improvements can reduce costs while minimizing environmental impact. We highlight how transparency and purpose-driven branding can unlock new markets and deepen customer loyalty, with real-world insights from companies like NatureSweet, that have successfully balanced profit and purpose. As the agricultural sector faces evolving regulations and rising consumer demand for transparency, the organizations that thrive will be those that innovate in both profitability and responsibility. Attendees will leave with inspiration and actionable ideas to bring back to their own businesses.

Chairperson
Ana Laura Fernandez
Ana Laura Fernandez, Vice President of Impact Investing - FONDO DE FONDOS
Speakers
Lauro Rivera
Lauro Rivera, Chief Quality Officer - NATURESWEET
Tobi Paul
Tobi Paul, Chief Marketing Officer - NATURESWEET
Marion Avril
Marion Avril, Sustainability and Social Innovation Director - DRISCOLL’S
Fernanda Suarez
Fernanda Suarez, Sustainability and Social Impact Director - NATURESWEET