Bvlgari, the roman jeweler, announced its investment in a flower farming project called Flower Gems of India, an initiative brought about in partnership with perfume designer Firmenich and its local partner Jasmine Concrete. To be developed over three years between 2019 and 2021, the pilot project will create a new jasmine farming model for 100 family-owned farms in two regions of the Indian floricultural area of Tamil Nadu.
The project offers farmers an alternative approach to jasmine production, one that improves farmer’s profits as well as quality of the flowers, and leverages permaculture principles like soil restoration and water supply management to establish a farming model that will be sustainable for future generations. Product quality is expected to improve thanks to a clean and short supply chain, richer organic cultivation, contamination- free farmlands, and unprecedented care for each season’s harvest. The project is also committed to improving the social and economic wellbeing of these communities with a fixed price and reduced production costs.
“Bvlgari’s quest for the most beautiful and flawless gems of nature lead us to Firmenich and its partner Jasmine Concrete, which produces the world’s highest quality jasmine. It became important to us to contribute to support the communities that enable us to create our masterpiece fragrances, and that we establish a sustainable approach to preserve and support the local economy. Like our jewels, our fragrances are crafted from nature’s finest gems and it is our passion to research, source, and wherever possible, support the production of these extraordinary ingredients.” Jean-Christophe Babin, Bvlgari CEO explains.
An uncommon devotion to securing and sourcing nature’s most precious materials, techniques and knowledge has led the Roman jeweler to every corner of the world in search of the truly exceptional. Now, with the launch of Flower Gems of India, BVLGARI is working at a fundamental level to secure a sustainable future for multiple generations of traditional craftsmen and family farms — and is once again displaying its commitment to the social and economic wellbeing of its stakeholder communities.
The key to Bvlgari’s success has always come from its bold vision, passion for the finest elements and ingredients, and impeccable expertise. As the brand looks toward the future and weighs its path forward in a rapidly evolving and increasingly global world, it adds a new facet to its long-term strategy for success: fostering sustainable, ethical and responsible practices in every aspect of its business.
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