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FOR US EVERYTHING STARTS FROM WELL-BEING
Care and respect for nature, animals, and the families who depend on them lie at the heart of our values. Every day, we are committed to delivering excellence, supported by rigorous standards and certifications that begin in our barns and reach all the way to your table.
Tamara and Federico Campanaro, from the “Fattoria del Moro” farm, tell us what it means for farmers to take care of animal welfare on a daily basis, what feeding choices this entails for their animals, and how to obtain the “Classy Farm” protocol.
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ANIMAL WELFARE
We believe that true well-being lies in respect and harmony with the earth and the creatures that inhabit it. Therefore, we prioritize the well-being of our animals, dedicating them every care throughout their entire life cycle. We work every day to ensure their peaceful existence with careful and frequent veterinary checks, meticulous attention to hygiene and cleanliness of the stables, a balanced, quality diet, comfortable and ventilated spaces, innovative milking and feeding systems, and 24-hour remote monitoring.
Among adult cows and calves, all free to move in large and peaceful spaces.
Only two milkings a day, respecting their natural rhythms.
Balanced and controlled nutrition every day, with love and attention.
Always fresh and available water, for proper hydration in every season.
We protect animals from heat stress, improving their well-being.
FARMERS’ WELFARE
The beating heart of the Cooperative are its Members, who for generations have nurtured a project that is both distinctive and entrepreneurial, firmly rooted in the belief that everyone’s success is the fruit of everyone’s work.
This is why we serve farming families, supporting their growth, training, and generational turnover, managing with transparency, offering financial support, and ensuring fair remuneration for milk and labor.
THE WELL-BEING OF OUR SUPPLY CHAIN IS CERTIFIED
When kindness is combined with the well-being of farmers and animals, the goodness of our milk is born — the result of the passion and dedication we devote to every stage of the production process, to ensure the highest quality and safety.
Traceability and tracking are essential for Arborea, as they guarantee control over every stage of the supply chain, ensuring consumers receive safe, high-quality products.
Our focus on sustainability begins with the origin of our raw materials: 100% Sardinian milk for almost all our products, selected for its excellence. Based on the qualitative characteristics of each farm, the milk is used to produce fresh and UHT milk, cream, butter, and cheese.
To ensure high standards, each stage of the supply chain is subjected to rigorous analytical, chemical and microbiological controls , ensuring consumers receive milk of unmistakable quality and authenticity.
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Consumer well-being
Consumer well-being is our priority. Therefore, Arborea is committed to offering 100% natural, high-quality products , developed to meet the ever-evolving needs of consumers.
Through investments in research and innovation, we are committed to progressively reducing the use of sugars and fats in our products, without ever compromising on taste. At the same time, we are working to make labels increasingly transparent , clear, and legible, offering consumers the tools to make truly informed choices.
ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING
We consistently adopt best practices to protect the environment, because only by respecting nature and animals can we guarantee a sustainable future for future generations.
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we are committed to continuously improving animal nutrition, converting livestock waste into biogas, and continuously monitoring and evaluating grazing land. We also raise awareness of environmental issues among local communities through monitoring and research projects.
FAQs
What does "animal welfare" mean to Arborea?
Animal welfare refers to the set of practices that ensure animals have adequate living conditions, including balanced nutrition, adequate space, veterinary care, and husbandry methods that respect their natural needs. Arborea ensures farm management that reduces stress, improves digestion, and improves feed efficiency.
What certifications attest to respect for animal welfare?
All Latte Arborea member farms are assessed using a checklist that ensures compliance with specific criteria for animal nutrition, space and breeding conditions.
What type of diet does Arborea offer its animals to ensure their healthy and natural growth?
A balanced and natural diet for dairy cows is essential to ensuring high-quality milk. This is why the animals are fed daily a single-meal ration consisting of corn and ryegrass silage, ryegrass and alfalfa hay, concentrates, and vitamin and mineral supplements. Produced daily, these rations are designed to cover the animal’s nutritional needs and thus ensure consistently high-quality milk, regardless of the production season.
How does Latte Arborea SB ensure that the animals have sufficient space and adequate living conditions in our facilities?
Latte Arborea ensures animal welfare by adopting rigorous standards and certifications. The farms adhere to the official Mipaaf assessment tool, accessible through Classyfarm, an integrated system for risk-based farm categorization. The facilities are designed to offer comfortable environments, with ample exercise areas, adequate ventilation, and clean bedding. Furthermore, periodic inspections by veterinarians and independent certification bodies ensure compliance with regulations and the continuous improvement of farming conditions.
Milk supply chain
Our milk supply chain is different.
The quality of our milk is the result of all the passion and dedication we put into every stage of the production process, to ensure the highest quality and safety.