Tagged with "Fresh Fruit & Vegetables"

  • SDM case study: Farmworks, Kenya

    Farmworks was founded in 2020 and is a grower, aggregator and distributor of horticultural produce. Its business model is anchored on an out-grower scheme producing products for local and export…

    SDM case study: Farmworks, Kenya
  • SDM Case Study: Goshen, Kenya

    Mangoes are the second most produced fruit in Kenya, while pineapples rank third. Despite the potential for profitability, several challenges are preventing maximum value from being obtained. Post-harvest/production losses can…

    SDM Case Study: Goshen, Kenya
  • SDM Case Study: GrowPact, Kenya

    GrowPact Limited is based in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia county and propagates and supplies high-quality seedlings to farmers across Kenya. The business plans to increase its farmer base from the current 5,500…

    SDM Case Study: GrowPact, Kenya
  • UK retailers commit to close living wage gaps in international banana supply chains

    Nine major retailers in the UK have joined forces to commit to a living wage for banana workers in their international supply chains. This initiative complements similar agreements in Belgian,…

    UK retailers commit to close living wage gaps in international banana supply chains
  • Terms of Reference: Evaluation of Supply Chain Commitments on Living Wages in Bananas

    IDH aims to select a consultant to conduct an evaluation of the support the organization provides to European retailers and their supply chain partners in their commitments to living wages…

    Terms of Reference: Evaluation of Supply Chain Commitments on Living Wages in Bananas
  • Belgian supermarkets commit to living wage in the banana sector by 2027

    Five major retailers in Belgium have joined forces to commit to a living wage for banana workers throughout their international supply chains. The coalition of retailers aims to close the…

    Belgian supermarkets commit to living wage in the banana sector by 2027
  • SIFAV introduces new policy on standards for Good Water Management

    As part of the 2025 strategy of Sustainability Initiative Fruit & Vegetables (SIFAV), the SIFAV partners have agreed to implement Good Water Management standards in sourcing regions with high water…

    SIFAV introduces new policy on standards for Good Water Management
  • Final result 2020: SIFAV reaches 85% sustainable volume of fresh fruit and vegetables

    The Sustainability Initiative Fruit and Vegetables (SIFAV) has achieved an important milestone on its sustainability journey: the sustainable volume of fresh fruit and vegetables sourced by the SIFAV-partners reached…

    Final result 2020: SIFAV reaches 85% sustainable volume of fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Remote audits to protect workers and environment

    Auditing to verify sustainability is key to control progress on topics ranging from environmental sustainability to worker safety and even food safety. The COVID-19 pandemic has far reaching impact on…

    Remote audits to protect workers and environment
  • IDH sets up National Sustainable Spice Program with partners in India

    Taking learnings from the Sustainable Spice Initiative – India (SSI-I) program, IDH has now joined forces with partners that are working towards a similar goal, to set up the National…

    IDH sets up National Sustainable Spice Program with partners in India