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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Merge to Create Single Agriculture Sustainability Standard
Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Merge to Create Single Agriculture Sustainability Standard
Published on June 12, 2017
About a 2 minute read

Two of the world’s leaders in sustainable agriculture and certification, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ have announced plans to merge later this year in an effort to simplify the certification process for sustainable agriculture. ... View More

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Supply Chain
How Cargill, Solidaridad Are Cultivating a Sustainable Palm Oil Industry in Colombia
How Cargill, Solidaridad Are Cultivating a Sustainable Palm Oil Industry in Colombia
Published on June 9, 2017
About a 2 minute read

The palm oil industry is undergoing a major transformation with public and private stakeholders ramping up efforts to make sustainability an industry mainstay. Last month Greenpeace suspended its active campaign against IOI Group after the palm oil p... View More

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Supply Chain
50 Major Companies Band Together to Stomp Out Illegal Tuna, Forced Labor
50 Major Companies Band Together to Stomp Out Illegal Tuna, Forced Labor
Published on June 5, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Fifty of the world’s largest businesses, retailers and fishing companies from across the tuna supply chain have banded together to stamp out illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in their industry, protect the health of oceans and eliminate f... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Unilever: Reconnecting with Nature to Build Better Food Systems
Unilever: Reconnecting with Nature to Build Better Food Systems
Published on June 5, 2017
About a 5 minute read

The Farm to Fork Disconnect Nowhere is the disconnect between people and planet more evident than in our broken food system. For the vast majority of human history, people lived in rural communities shaped by the natural environment. The ebb and flow... View More

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Supply Chain
New MSC Report Spotlights Certification's Role in Delivering the SDGs
New MSC Report Spotlights Certification's Role in Delivering the SDGs
Published on June 1, 2017
About a 3 minute read

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has released a new report highlighting the positive impact certification can have in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The MSC Global Impacts Report 2017 details more than a thousand examples of... View More

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Supply Chain
Sainsbury’s Ruffles Certifiers' Feathers with Launch of In-House ‘Fairly Traded’ Label
Sainsbury’s Ruffles Certifiers' Feathers with Launch of In-House ‘Fairly Traded’ Label
Published on June 1, 2017
About a 5 minute read

British supermarket group Sainsbury’s has launched its own in-house sustainability standard, provoking backlash from The Fairtrade Foundation and Fairtrade producers alike. ... View More

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Community Updates
Sustainable Brands Announces 2017 SB Innovation Open Winner
Sustainable Brands Announces 2017 SB Innovation Open Winner
Published on May 31, 2017
About a 4 minute read

  Detroit Ento wins startup competition at SB’17 Detroit   ... View More

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Supply Chain
Canopy, Rainforest Alliance Launch First-Ever Audit for Rayon-Viscose Supply Chain
Canopy, Rainforest Alliance Launch First-Ever Audit for Rayon-Viscose Supply Chain
Published on May 25, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Cotton is often king in discussions surrounding the creation of a more sustainable apparel industry, yet over 120 million trees are felled every year — 30 percent of which originate from ancient and endangered forests — to produce textiles such a... View More

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Supply Chain
Q&A: Tim Greiner on the Key Players in the Sustainable Agriculture Revolution
Q&A: Tim Greiner on the Key Players in the Sustainable Agriculture Revolution
Published on May 24, 2017
About a 6 minute read

By 2050, our global population will grow by more than 2 billion, which will require 70 percent more food. In addition to rising demand, companies are facing increasing scrutiny on the environmental impacts across their value chains. While improvement... View More

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Supply Chain
Wrangler Launches Soil Health Pilot Program to Bolster Sustainable Cotton Supply
Wrangler Launches Soil Health Pilot Program to Bolster Sustainable Cotton Supply
Published on May 23, 2017
About a 2 minute read

The fashion and textile industry is in the midst of a paradigm shift with key industry stakeholders working to drive sustainable cotton towards the mainstream. ... View More

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Organizational Governance
Q&A: How Partnerships Are Helping Nestlé Create Shared Value
Q&A: How Partnerships Are Helping Nestlé Create Shared Value
Published on May 22, 2017
About a 5 minute read

It’s been a busy year for Nestlé – joining various initiatives and making strategic investments aimed at everything from boosting recycling infrastructure to developing bio-based packaging to improving consumer eating habits. We spoke with Nestl... View More

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Community Updates
Sustainable Brands Unveils Programming for Activation Hub at SB’17 Detroit
Sustainable Brands Unveils Programming for Activation Hub at SB’17 Detroit
Published on May 17, 2017
About a 5 minute read

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2017 – Sustainable Brands® recently unveiled the session schedule for the Activation Hub at SB’17 Detroit, running May 22-25th at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. The Activation Hub is the action-centered space within ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Cotton 2040 Coalition Makes Case for Taking Sustainable Cotton Mainstream
Cotton 2040 Coalition Makes Case for Taking Sustainable Cotton Mainstream
Published on May 17, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Cotton is an integral part of the apparel and textile industry providing livelihoods for over 300 million people across the globe. The environmental and social implications of cotton production are, however, significant. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
IOI Pledges to Clean Up Supply Chain One Year after RSPO Suspension
IOI Pledges to Clean Up Supply Chain One Year after RSPO Suspension
Published on May 2, 2017
About a 2 minute read

A year after being suspended from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and dropped by companies such as Unilever, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé and Kellogg for clearing peatlands in Kalimantan, Indonesia, Malaysian palm oil producer IOI Group ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
Transformational Collaboration: How Brands Are Helping to Create the US’ First Sustainable Urban Agrihood
Transformational Collaboration: How Brands Are Helping to Create the US’ First Sustainable Urban Agrihood
Published on May 2, 2017
About a 7 minute read

In the wake of deindustrialization and economic decline, community initiatives have been crucial for helping Detroit get back on its feet. The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) is a volunteer-based non-profit working to revitalize Detroit’s ... View More

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Community Updates
BASF To Strengthen Digital Farming Offer With Acquisition Of ZedX Inc.
BASF To Strengthen Digital Farming Offer With Acquisition Of ZedX Inc.
Published on May 1, 2017
About a 2 minute read

BASF has signed an agreement to acquire US-based company ZedX, a leader in the development of digital agricultural intelligence. The acquisition is expected to be completed within four weeks. ZedX’s expertise lies in the development of agronomic we... View More

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Finance & Investment
Triodos Bank Is Taking Sustainable Banking Mainstream in the UK
Triodos Bank Is Taking Sustainable Banking Mainstream in the UK
Published on May 1, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Following the announcement of Philips’ new sustainability-driven revolving credit facility, Dutch banking group Triodos has launched a personal current account in the UK in response to a growing demand for responsible banking products. “Our new p... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Startup Uses Blockchain Technology to Drive Transparency in Coffee Industry
Startup Uses Blockchain Technology to Drive Transparency in Coffee Industry
Published on April 14, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Denver-based startup Bext Holdings Inc. (Bext360) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to make it easier for coffee farmers around the world to get paid a fair price for the coffee beans they grow and sell. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
New Campaign Encourages Canadians to 'Soil Their Undies' for Soil Conservation
New Campaign Encourages Canadians to 'Soil Their Undies' for Soil Conservation
Published on April 11, 2017
About a 2 minute read

In honor of National Soil Conservation Week, which commences on April 16, the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) has launched a new campaign encouraging Canadians to play in the dirt. Initiated by the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario... View More

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Supply Chain
New SALSA Platform to Promote Sustainability in Agri-Business Across SE Asia
New SALSA Platform to Promote Sustainability in Agri-Business Across SE Asia
Published on March 31, 2017
About a 2 minute read

In a bid to boost sustainability in Indonesia’s agri-business sector, PT SMART Tbk (PT SMART) — a subsidiary of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) — and the French Agricultural Research Center for International Development (CIRAD) have launched a new ... View More

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