HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 September 2025 - DFI Retail Group ("DFI" or "the Group") is pleased to announce a five-year partnership with Toumi Foods and Product Co., Ltd. ("Toumi"), one of Thailand's leading rice exporters. This collaboration will see the production and delivery of 1,000 metric tons low-carbon rice to Hong Kong and Macau markets in 2026.
Curtis Liu, Chief Executive Officer, Food, at DFI Retail Group (Right) and Mr. Chaikun Tepkasetkul, President of Toumi Foods and Product Co., Ltd. (Left) attended the signing ceremony to announce the strategic partnership.
The rice is sourced from DFI's award-winning low-carbon rice cultivation programme which was recently recognised at the UNSDG Achievement Awards Hong Kong 2025 for its outstanding contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13: Climate Action. The rice cultivation programme champions sustainable agriculture practices and improves climate resilience, making it a global example of innovation in sustainable food production.
This collaboration highlights DFI's commitment to enable customers to make more sustainable choices, while driving meaningful change for both people and the planet.
Ambitious 2026 Production Goal
Building on the success of the 2025 launch of low-carbon rice - which saw a remarkable 25% increase in sales - DFI and Toumi are scaling up their efforts, targeting an increase in low-carbon rice production to 1,000 metric tons in 2026, five times the 2025 goal. This reflects both robust consumer demand and DFI's leadership in sustainable sourcing, showcasing its commitment to driving positive change in the food industry.
Expanding product range
To better meet the needs of customers and families of all sizes, DFI will integrate the application of low-carbon rice cultivation programme in 2026 to other products. In addition to the popular Own Brand Yu Pin King Thai Jasmine Fragrant Rice (5kg), new pack sizes-2kg, 8kg, and 9kg-will be progressively introduced, alongside Yu Pin King Healthy Mixed Rice in 2kg and 5kg.
These products will be available at Wellcome and Market Place in Hong Kong, and San Miu Supermarket in Macau, making sustainable choices more accessible and convenient than ever before. By diversifying its offerings, DFI aims to empower more customers to make greener choices that align with their lifestyles and values.
Reducing on-farm greenhouse gas emissions by 30%
This partnership highlights DFI's unwavering commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainability. In 2024, DFI collaborated with Toumi, Thai government, local farmers, academics and sustainable agricultural experts on a pilot low-carbon rice cultivation programme. Monitoring and verification of rice fields participating revealed that the programme achieved at least a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional farming methods.
In the programme, DFI and Toumi actively support farmers by promoting green practices such as:
- Alternate wetting and drying irrigation to conserve water and to reduce methane emissions.
- Prohibition of straw burning to reduce air pollution.
- Optimised soil and fertiliser management to increase efficiency and lower emissions.
These efforts not only reduce Scope 3 emissions across the value chain but also empower farmers to adopt sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and their livelihoods.
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