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Suminter India Organics is a privately held supplier of certified organic products from India to Europe and the United States. Founded in 2003, Suminter's mission is to give small-scale Indian farmers access to a global $52bn marketplace for certified organic products.〔 〕 In 2009, Suminter was working with over 10,000 farmers in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan, covering of land under organic cultivation.〔 The company focuses on two product lines: non-perishable organic food and organic cotton. == History == After completing his undergraduate studies overseas, Sameer Mehra returned to India in 1998 with the idea of organic contract farming.〔〔 There was a growing global demand for organic produce and India had unique advantages that made it a natural choice for cultivating these products: tropical weather and varied landscape ensure agro-climatic diversity and a broad range of crops year-round. Due to the high costs as well as local traditions, fertilizers and pesticides have low penetration throughout much of India. With a US$23 billion global market for organic foods in 2002 alone, and a huge shortage of supply, Mehra saw an opportunity to supply organic food from India. In 2003, Mehra founded Suminter India Organics. The company focused its product lines on non-perishable goods and organic cotton largely because spices, grains, and cotton were Indian specialties, and also because they required less intensive supply-chain management as compared to fresh produce. In order to meet global demand, Suminter integrated international organic certification into its operating model to create a "farm to shelf" fully integrated supply chain. Though this added a 2-3 year gap between sourcing farms and organic procurement, Mehra eventually persuaded small-scale farmers of the long-term value of organic farming. Working with local NGOs, Suminter ensured consistent crop yields, safe farming practices, and a constant demand for produce. Moreover, the company passed on the benefit of higher organic margins, paying farmers a 10-20% premium over conventional products.〔〔 Suminter has raised its first round of venture capital funding from Nexus India Capital in 2007. In 2009, Suminter had achieved revenues of $5M.〔 Suminter India Organics has been part of the Endeavor (non-profit) network since 2009. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Suminter India Organics」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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