Crop Certification: Going Green Unlocks Global Markets for Farmers
Taking a landscape approach, which seeks to balance competing land use demands in a way that is best for human wellbeing and the environment.
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November 26, 2020
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Bananas Are Fighting a Pandemic of Their Own
While the Rainforest Alliance does not expect producers to become organic, Leonie Haakshorst, its sector lead for banana and fruit, told Treehugger that RA always strives to limit the use of hazardous pesticides.
2020 FSC Leadership Award Recognizes Our Work Toward Sustainable Forest Management
We’re pleased to announce that the Appalachian Woods Alliance—our coalition with private woodland landowners and forest product companies—has received the 2020 FSC Leadership Award! This award recognizes our commitment to responsible forest management and excellence in the use of FSC certified products.... Continue Reading
What’s New in the 2020 Standard? Farm Intelligence App
With the launch of our 2020 Certification Program, we are work-ing to deliver more value to the many people and businesses around the world that use Rainforest Alliance certification to support sustainable agricultural production and supply chains. Alongside our new program, we have also developed a new digital tool to help ensure a smooth implementation […]
Building More Sustainable, Resilient Supply Chains Can Help the World Emerge Healthier from COVID-19
As businesses look to reinvigorate their operations after the crisis, current innovations in sustainability certification can help more resilient supply chains through a stronger focus on continuous improvement, transparency and shared responsibility.
Rainforest Alliance Unveils New Certification Standard: ‘We Need New Approaches That Move beyond a Simple Pass-Fail System’
Rainforest Alliance will start rolling out the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard worldwide in September. Food Navigator speaks with the NGO's Director of Standards and Assurance, Ruth Rennie, to find out.