Responsible sourcing

We believe our supply chain is more than a network—it’s a community. By partnering with local stakeholders, we create new business opportunities and work hand in hand to address shared economic, environmental, and social challenges. We commit to promoting responsible sourcing throughout our value chain, focusing on key product categories, including animal proteins and eggs, seafood, cocoa, coffee, sugar, and cleaning supplies.

Sustainability drives every decision we make. From choosing products to selecting suppliers, we prioritize responsible practices that respect both people and the planet. Moreover, we actively support our partners in improving their own sustainability performance. Our shared Suppliers’ Code of Conduct sets the standard, ensuring transparency and consistency across the entire value chain. The key criteria guiding product and supplier selection include:

• a strong preference for local Messinian businesses or those within a 150km radius,

• a focus on sustainably produced and sourced goods,

• the selection of products with minimal or sustainably managed packaging,

• prioritising reusable or repurposable options,

• choosing products and companies with recognised sustainability accreditations,

• actively avoiding unnecessary single-use plastics and minimising the use of hazardous substances in routine operations.

Besides our close cooperation with local producers and use of locally sourced products, we have developed, in partnership with local producers, high-quality food products under the “Navarino Icons” brand and fine wine and spirits under the “Navarino Vineyards” label, with the aim of acquainting people with the region’s gastronomy and history.