Guest lecture: Strategic sustainable procurement in an international context

Short Profile of Speaker
Maren Peters is the Sourcing Development Manager Africa at Tradin Organic. She holds an MSc in
Organic Agriculture from Wageningen University, specializing in sustainable business and
innovation. With over nine years at Tradin, she has built and managed organic value chains across
West and East Africa, supporting thousands of smallholder farmers through collaborative, multi-
stakeholder projects. Maren is driven by a passion for connecting producers in the Global South with
international markets, strengthening organic and agroecological farming systems through close
cooperation with farmers, supply chain partners, and development organizations. Beyond her
professional role, she is actively involved in a local food collective in the Netherlands, has
contributed to an environmental youth organization in Germany, and has gained additional
experience living and working in India. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maren-peters-51907832/).

About Tradin Organic
Tradin Organic is a global leader in sourcing and supplying certified organic ingredients for the
international food industry. Sourcing in over 60 countries, the company offers a diverse portfolio of
organic raw materials-including cocoa, coffee, nuts, oils, fruits, and grains-tailored to meet the
needs of food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. Through different partnership models,
Tradin works directly with farmers, cooperatives, and processors to ensure reliable supply,
consistent quality, and full traceability. With decades of experience in organic sourcing, Tradin
supports its partners in navigating the complexities of the organic market while delivering
ingredients that meet the highest industry standards. (https://www.tradinorganic.com/our-
company/about-us).