Maldivian Mermaid – Farm to Plate Initiative

The Standard, Maldives has actively strengthened its local supply chain in line with its commitment to Green Globe sustainability standards and supporting local businesses. The resort has chosen to source fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and lettuce from Maldivian Mermaid, a local farm located on a nearby island.

Through this initiative strong bonds with the local community have been established, regional agriculture and local island economies are supported, and the resort’s carbon footprint minimized by reducing long-distance transportation. Furthermore, logistical efficiency is optimized by easing storage demands on the regular supply boat from Malé, which needed to keep imported items at correct temperatures during transportation from the mainland located approximately 90 miles/ 150 KM away. The new arrangement with the local agriculture farm streamlines the delivery process by bringing fresh produce directly from the farm to the resort using their own boat.