July 1, 2025
Market Food Group has joined the Terah Footprint Program
Bunschoten-Spakenburg, June 2025 – Market Food Group joins Terah Footprint Program: working together towards a sustainable food chain. Market Food Group, known for brands such as ’t Stoepje and Le Perron, takes a significant step in its sustainability ambitions by joining the Terah Footprint Program from Dossche Mills. This initiative promotes the cultivation of CO₂-reduced wheat and supports healthy soil, increased biodiversity, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
As the baker of the Netherlands, Market Food Group sees it as its responsibility to actively contribute to a future-proof food chain. Through this collaboration, the company invests in regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices. In 2025, 25% of the wheat for ’t Stoepje brand will already come from sustainable sources. This share will increase by 25% annually, with the goal of transitioning fully within four years.
Concrete steps in 2024
In 2024, the company mapped its entire CO₂ footprint, joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and switched to 100% green electricity. It also introduced several honest and innovative products, such as high-protein wholegrain bread and gluten-free offerings. Investing in new Heuft ovens greatly improved energy efficiency and baking consistency, reducing waste and CO₂ emissions through smart heat recovery and hybrid heating systems.
Responsibility in the supply chain
Wheat accounts for 36% of the scope 3 emissions in raw materials. Market Food Group is therefore choosing to make a change at the source. Participating farmers use targeted fertilization, soil-preserving techniques, and biodiversity-friendly measures. The goal: 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions and a more resilient agricultural system by 2030.
A step toward the future
"By joining the Terah Footprint Program, we’re making an impact at the start of our supply chain. Together with our employees, partners, and customers, we’re building a future where taste, quality, and sustainability go hand in hand." – Sjacco Nel, CEO Market Food Group. Joining the program underlines the ambition to embed sustainability at the heart of the organization, from soil to bakery.
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