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Latin America and the Caribbean Must Move Towards Sustainable Agrifood Systems
Sustainability Governance

Latin America and the Caribbean Must Move Towards Sustainable Agrifood Systems

The ministers of agriculture of the region, gathered at FAO's annual conference, agreed on the need to move towards prosperous and inclusive rural environments that ensure environmental sustainability and climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|February 16th, 2022|11:30 AM
Navigating the Current Issues Facing the Food Industry with Ecovia Intelligence
Sustainable Supply Chains

Navigating the Current Issues Facing the Food Industry with Ecovia Intelligence

The food industry faces challenges in achieving sustainability, including inconsistent eco-labeling, greenwashing, and complex supply chains, which will be addressed in Ecovia Intelligence's event on standardization, independent certification, and enhanced traceability systems.
ECOVIA INTELLIGENCEECOVIA INTELLIGENCE
|May 31st, 2023|12:34 PM
Ecovia Intelligence Explains How a Regenerative Agriculture Will Help to Achieve a Circular Economy
Sustainable Supply Chains

Ecovia Intelligence Explains How a Regenerative Agriculture Will Help to Achieve a Circular Economy

Ecovia Intelligence’s summit this month in Amsterdam delves into advancing the transition to a circular economy and promoting regenerative agriculture practices for a sustainable and nature-positive food system.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 7th, 2023|1:24 PM
Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Materials

Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On

The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM
Better Cotton and Search For Justice Join Forces to Combat Child Labor
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton and Search For Justice Join Forces to Combat Child Labor

Better Cotton and Search For Justice unite with strong support to enhance child welfare, striving to eradicate child labor in cotton farming communities via an 18-month initiative backed by the Better Cotton Growth & Innovation Fund's Knowledge Partner fund.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 14th, 2023|5:24 PM
How to Become USDA Certified
Sustainability Governance

How to Become USDA Certified

Growing totally clean and organic produce is not everyone's job. In fact, thanks to its benefits and increasing market share, more and more farmers are seeking certification as a reliable company. That is why today it is essential to opt for USDA certification.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 21st, 2021|9:48 AM
EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses
Sustainability Governance

EU Forges Accord on Corporate Responsibility, Setting New Standards for Global Businesses

The European Union has achieved a landmark provisional agreement, requiring large companies in the bloc to proactively tackle adverse environmental and human rights impacts in their supply chains through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 18th, 2023|8:48 AM
Carbon Reforestation Restores Family-owned Forestland
Sustainable Supply Chains

Carbon Reforestation Restores Family-owned Forestland

The Climate Trust funds and completes the reforestation of 1,222 acres destroyed by Hurricane Michael in Florida's panhandle, showcasing the use of carbon-based finance for restoring family-owned forests.
The Climate TrustThe Climate Trust
|April 30th, 2024|11:03 AM
Basketball Legend Seeks USDA's Help to Transform Family Farm Into a Sustainable Agricultural Enterprise
Sustainability Standards News

Basketball Legend Seeks USDA's Help to Transform Family Farm Into a Sustainable Agricultural Enterprise

Sampson and other Blakey descendants formed an LLC to restore the family farm and develop it into an agritourism destination for educational purposes.
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
|June 3rd, 2024|11:55 AM
H&M Group Leads in the Use of Sustainable Cotton
Sustainable Suppliers News

H&M Group Leads in the Use of Sustainable Cotton

As the world’s largest user of sustainable cotton, the H&M Group is a pioneer member of The Better Cotton Initiative, playing a key role in helping communities thrive whilst protecting the environment.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 14th, 2022|4:05 PM