Thailand operations continue the "Partner to Grow" initiative for the third year, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of both SMEs and large suppliers across the supply chain. This initiative prepares them to navigate changes in the global economy, geopolitics, climate change, and international trade regulations. The focus is on elevating competencies through knowledge sharing, technology, and data management to improve efficiency, enhance cost competitiveness, and achieve sustainable growth together.

5 Key Areas Under Partner to Grow

• SME Excellence (SMEx): Enhancing production efficiency through Lean Six Sigma principles while reducing environmental impacts. This initiative supports the use of digital technology for cost and resource management, decreases greenhouse gas emissions, and prepares for carbon label certification.
• Quality Day Together: Promoting the development of food raw material production processes to ensure quality, cleanliness, safety, and environmental friendliness while elevating production standards to meet international requirements.
• CAC Training: Building knowledge on anti-corruption among SMEs and promoting a commitment to join the anti-corruption coalition, thereby enhancing governance in the supply chain.
• Value Chain Cost Optimization: Encouraging the application of technology and innovation to improve production processes and cost management, enhance inventory management efficiency, increase delivery accuracy, and strengthen financial resilience amid volatility.
• Carbon Footprint Workshop: Supporting the development of low-carbon products and adaptation to climate-related regulations.

Partner Day: Celebrating Excellence and Sustainable Value Creation

The Company organized the CPF Partner Day to communicate its procurement direction to suppliers, providing a platform for knowledge and experience exchange. Additionally, it awarded honors to business partners with outstanding performance who have played a significant role in enhancing sustainability within the Company's value chain to achieve international recognition.

In 2025, the event was held under the theme "One Vision One Future with SUSTAINOVATION," presenting awards to 12 business partners across six categories: CEO Award - Best Business Partner, Rising Star Award, Best Innovation Award, Best Sustainability Award, Best Cost Competitiveness Award, and Best Quality and Supply Performance Award.