🌱 Sourcing Policy

Our Sourcing Promise

At Banova, sourcing is the backbone of product quality, food safety, and consumer trust. Our Sourcing Policy defines how we responsibly procure raw materials using ethical sourcing practices, organic principles, and full traceability, while supporting Indian farmers and protecting the environment.

We are committed to sourcing ingredients that are:

• Safe and high-quality
• Ethically produced
• Environmentally responsible
• Fully traceable from farm to finished product

This policy ensures that every Banova product reflects our promise of purity, transparency, and sustainability.

Where We Source Our Ingredients From

Banova sources its raw materials from reliable and verified agricultural sources across India, with a strong focus on:

• Organic and chemical-free farming regions
• Small and medium-scale Indian farmers
• Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and cooperatives
• Sustainable agricultural belts suited for high-quality crops

Our sourcing regions are selected based on:

• Soil quality and crop suitability
• Climatic conditions
• Farming practices and water availability
• Compliance with ethical and safety standards

By prioritizing direct sourcing from farmers, we reduce intermediaries, ensure fair pricing, and maintain better control over quality and traceability.

Ingredient Selection & Quality Standards

Every ingredient sourced by Banova must meet strict quality, safety, and integrity standards before approval.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Free from harmful chemicals, pesticides, and contaminants
• Non-GMO and naturally cultivated where applicable
• High nutritional value, freshness, and purity
• Proper harvest, handling, and storage practices
• Verified origin supported by documentation

All incoming raw materials undergo:

• Visual and physical quality checks
• Documentation verification
• Batch identification and record maintenance

Ingredients that do not meet Banova’s standards are rejected without exception.

Organic & Ethical Sourcing Commitment

Banova actively promotes organic and ethical sourcing practices by:

• Encouraging natural farming methods
• Supporting farmers transitioning to organic cultivation
• Avoiding synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and growth enhancers
• Promoting soil health and biodiversity

We believe ethical sourcing strengthens rural communities, improves product quality, and ensures long-term sustainability.

Supplier Code of Conduct

All suppliers and sourcing partners working with Banova must comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes:

• Compliance with applicable agricultural and food safety laws
• Fair wages, safe working conditions, and worker dignity
• Zero tolerance for child labor, forced labor, or exploitation
• Transparency in farming methods and input usage
• Commitment to ethical and responsible business practices

Suppliers are selected based not only on price, but on values, reliability, and long-term collaboration potential.

Traceability & Supply Chain Transparency

Banova follows a robust traceability system to ensure accountability and food safety.

Our Traceability Practices Include:

• Farm-level source identification
• Batch-wise raw material tracking
• Supplier and procurement records
• Internal monitoring from sourcing to processing

This system allows Banova to trace ingredients back to their origin, ensuring:

• Authenticity of raw materials
• Rapid response in case of quality concerns
• Consumer confidence and transparency

If traceability cannot be verified, the material is not used.

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility

Sustainability is a core principle of Banova’s sourcing strategy.

🌿 Water Conservation

• Preference for rain-fed and water-efficient crops
• Encouragement of drip irrigation and responsible water use

♻️ Waste Reduction

• Minimizing agricultural and sourcing-stage waste
• Encouraging full utilization of harvested produce
• Supporting circular economy practices where possible

📦 Responsible Packaging Inputs

• Preference for eco-friendly and recyclable materials
• Reduction of unnecessary plastic usage at sourcing level

Our sourcing decisions aim to reduce environmental impact while ensuring long-term resource availability.

Continuous Improvement & Farmer Support

Banova believes sourcing is an evolving process. We actively work to:

• Improve sourcing efficiency and transparency
• Support farmer education and awareness
• Build long-term, trust-based supplier relationships
• Adopt better sustainability and quality practices

Our goal is to grow together with our sourcing partners.