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Sustainability

Growing Tomorrow Together

Through our sustainable practices, we cultivate powerful flavor experiences from the highest quality fruits. We strive to make life better every day by improving the quality of life for our communities, our employees and our family farm owners.

Learn more about Welch’s Sustainability program and our progress.

2023 CR Report | 2022 CR Report | 2021 CR Report

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Caring For Our Earth

We care for our Earth through generations of environmental stewardship at our family farms, reducing waste and developing more environmentally responsible packaging.

  • 2.5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in owned manufacturing
  • Partnering with growers and suppliers to improve sustainable farming practices
  • 83% primary packaging is recyclable
  • Only sustainably sourced paper used in manufacturing
  • 100% office buildings use auto-LED lighting
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Serving the Community

Welch’s employees and farmers are committed to improving the communities in which we work and live.

  • Develop leadership and culture across Welch's
  • Encourage employee volunteerism
  • Foster safe work environment
  • Donate products to feed our communities
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Growing a Healthier Future

We grow a healthier future by providing products with simple, fruit-based ingredients and striving for transparency with our consumers.

  • Made in the USA
  • 100% grapes grown on family farms
  • Grapes are pressed within 8 hours of picking and processed locally
  • 100% juice contains no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners
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Sustainability Facts

Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

Our vineyards do not require tilling, plowing or planting each year and are managed less intensively than other crops and fruits. This results in less soil disruption and less greenhouse gas emissions, reducing our carbon footprint.

Bottle of Welch's 100% Grape Juice in a basket of Concord grapes.

Sustainability Facts

Bringing the Goodness

Over 800 acres are currently certified organic with more than 200 in the process of converting to organic. Many of our vineyards are over 100 years old and have been family owned for several generations.

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Sustainability Facts

Stewards of the Land

Our family farmers grow the grapes used in our products for their families and all the families that buy Welch’s products. As stewards of the land they farm and live on, our owners have been committed to sustainable practices throughout the generations.

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Sustainability Facts

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Welch’s has been using rail cars to ship concentrate since 1996. Each railcar shipment eliminates 4 trucks from our roadways. Moving freight by train instead of truck reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sustainability Facts

Farm to Juice

Welch’s processing plants are placed within our growing regions so that the grapes are harvested at peak quality and pressed into juice within 8 hours of being picked from the vine. Welch's 100% juice is made from the whole grape; pressing the skin and seeds, which maximizes the health benefits.

Want to learn more?

Contact us today at sustainability@welchs.com.