By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media
A fresh infusion of growth capital is flowing into Asia’s sustainable ag supply chain. Mirova, a Paris, France-based firm specializing in sustainable investing, has committed $10 million to Big Tree Farms, a Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia-based company building a massive coconut supply chain. As an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, Mirova made the investment through its Sustainable Land Use Strategy. The partnership has set out to overhaul supply chains, scale regenerative ag sourcing and strengthen operational resilience across Asia, where land stewardship and farmer economics are coming into sharper focus.
Through its own vertically integrated value chain, Big Tree Farms works with thousands of smallholder farmers in Java, Indonesia, exporting to North America where its brands have become household names, with products sold through major retailers such as Whole Foods and Sprouts.
Big Tree Farms Founder and CEO Ben Ripple commented on LinkedIn, “I could not be happier today to share the below post from our brand-spanking new partner, Mirova. Mirova’s Sustainable Land Use investment platform is bringing game-changing capital to businesses committed to changing the future of food…for the better.”
Ripple further stated, “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.”
Mirova’s investment will bankroll Big Tree’s expansion plans, supporting growth that is intended to scale alongside its farmer communities while deepening regenerative farming practices across the supply chain. With backing from Mirova, Big Tree Farms plans to bolster its farmer network to roughly 25,000 and double production capacity, building on its vertically integrated model from sourcing through processing and distribution.
Mirova Investment Director Antoine Raes stated, “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.”
As the company scales, Big Tree Farms is also taking steps to improve the lives of smallholder farmers by shortening payment cycles, slashing logistics costs and expanding technical training to improve yields and crop quality. Beginning in 2028, additional capital is expected to be directed toward upgrading and expanding production facilities, alongside efforts to diversify distribution channels, including food service. Big Tree Farms has set its sights on increasing sustainably managed land from about 1,400 hectares to 6,000 hectares, while growing the share of raw materials certified Fair for Life and USDA Organic.
For Big Tree Farms, the capital is expected to support a more resilient and responsive supply network, while allowing the company to widen its footprint among farming communities. The focus is on strengthening relationships with its existing base of roughly 17,000 producers, expanding into new regions, and investing in on-farm harvest and processing improvements that can reduce costs and slash carbon emissions, bringing its sustainability objectives full circle by aligning climate achievements with long-term economic viability for farmers and the broader food supply chain.
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