Natixis-owned Mirova is investing $10m (€8.6m) in Big Tree Farms, a producer of organic coconut sugar products in Indonesia.
This transaction, made through Mirova’s Sustainable Land Use strategy, aims to “reshape supply chains, scaling sustainable sourcing and strengthening operational resilience across Asia”, the manager said.
Big Tree Farms, which was founded in 2003 in the US, has built a vertically integrated value chain sourcing from 17,000 smallholder farmers in Java, Indonesia. From on-farm sourcing to processing at its Sukoharjo facility and exporting to the US, the company’s stated mission is to ensure traceability and quality at every stage.
Mirova’s investment will enable Big Tree Farms to expand its farmer network to 25,000 and double production capacity, while embedding regenerative practices into every link of the supply chain.
Antoine Raes, investment director, Mirova, said: “This investment in Big Tree Farms demonstrates our belief in the power of sustainable land use to deliver positive environmental and social outcomes, while marking another important step in Mirova’s expansion across Asia.
“By supporting innovative models rooted in organic and regenerative practices, we are strengthening our presence in the region and helping build resilient, future-proof supply chains for local communities.”
Ben Ripple, founder and CEO, Big Tree Farms, said: “This investment allows us to lean fully into our vision for the future of food—one rooted in regenerative land use, thriving farmer communities, and resilient ecosystems.
“With aligned, long-term capital, we can scale a supply chain that restores the land while creating lasting economic opportunity for smallholder farmers. Just as importantly, it enables us to demonstrate that responsible, regenerative business models can scale and compete across global markets.”
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