The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas held its annual Spring Policy Summit on March 16. Speakers of various backgrounds covered some of the important and relevant topics impacting the fresh produce industry. This year, the event was focused on supply chain logistics, updates for food safety, social responsibility, and a detailed discussion about the United States International Trade Commission squash and cucumber report.
Fundamentals of Fair Trade: Sustainability efforts in the fruit industry
May 07 , 2021
Fair trade is one of the foundations of new sustainable agriculture, and according to experts, is one of the main ways to confront the Covid-19 pandemic. This is because developing an economic model that puts people s rights and caring for the environment at the center is essential.
Through its actions, fair trade has become an ally for the fulfillment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
On World Fair Trade Day, FreshFruitPortal.com interviewed key industry members around the world who aligned their actions to promote fair trade as a marketing alternative, oriented towards a fair and sustainable economy.