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Monitoring, evaluation and learning – Generating evidence on resilience and sustainability in the tropical fruit sector
30/12/2024
There are growing requirements and expectations from customers, consumers and governments for tropical fruit industry actors to demonstrate how they...
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Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly. Bulletin No. 11, October–December 2024
20/12/2024
FAO’s Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly Bulletin (RBC-Q) shares information on a selection of events and resources on FAO’s activities on Responsible...
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Gap analysis to support due diligence in the tropical fruit sector – A training guide
19/12/2024
This training guide is designed to support capacity development for individuals and organizations to improve business sustainability and meet the due...
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Monitoring, evaluation and learning – Generating evidence on resilience and sustainability in the tropical fruit sector
30/12/2024
There are growing requirements and expectations from customers, consumers and governments for tropical fruit industry actors to demonstrate how they are contributing to sustainability and to report on their actions to minimize the impact of their operations on the environment and society. This technical document aims to support tropical fruit stakeholders to develop a MEL system that is oriented to generate robust evidence on the sustainability and resilience of their operations.
Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly. Bulletin No. 11, October–December 2024
20/12/2024
FAO’s Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly Bulletin (RBC-Q) shares information on a selection of events and resources on FAO’s activities on Responsible Global Value Chains and news from around the world related to business, risk and development in the agricultural sector. It is prepared by FAO’s Markets and Trade Division. This issue of the bulletin covers the period from October to December 2024.
Gap analysis to support due diligence in the tropical fruit sector – A training guide
19/12/2024
This training guide is designed to support capacity development for individuals and organizations to improve business sustainability and meet the due diligence requirements of markets. It is a resource for trainers and others involved in organizing and delivering capacity development events.
Monitoring, evaluation and learning in the tropical fruit sector to generate evidence for sustainability and resilience - An introductory guide for trainers
18/12/2024
This training guide on measuring monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) was developed to help stakeholders in tropical fruit value chains to generate evidence regarding their resilience and sustainability interventions.
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024 - Trade and nutrition: policy coherence for healthy diets
29/11/2024
The 2024 edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO 2024) explores complex linkages between food trade and nutrition and generates evidence to identify how trade affects dietary patterns and nutritional outcomes. The report examines the intersection of trade policies and nutrition measures and provides policy makers with an understanding of how to address nutrition objectives in the changing landscape of global food systems.
Measuring carbon and water footprints in pineapple value chains - A training guide
14/11/2024
This training guide is part of a set of learning materials on measuring carbon and water footprints that was developed to help stakeholders in the pineapple value chain make their operations more resilient and sustainable. Based on the technical guide “Measuring Carbon and Water Footprints in Pineapple Value Chains”, these materials make this information accessible to producers, associations working with small growers, and other businesses.
Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly. Bulletin No. 10, July–September 2024
31/10/2024
FAO’s Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly Bulletin (RBC-Q) shares information on a selection of events and resources on FAO’s activities on Responsible Global Value Chains and news from around the world related to business, risk and development in the agricultural sector.
Integrating responsible business conduct in avocado production and export – An introductory guide for trainers
15/10/2024
The FAO technical guide, “Responsible business conduct in the avocado industry: a guide for producers and exporters”, was developed to support export-oriented businesses to mainstream sustainability and resilience in their operations, via the implementation of risk-based due diligence processes.
Integrating responsible business conduct in pineapple production and export – An introductory guide for trainers
15/10/2024
The FAO technical guide, “Responsible business conduct in the pineapple industry: a guide for producers and exporters”, was developed to support export-oriented businesses to mainstream sustainability and resilience in their operations, via the implementation of risk-based due diligence processes.
Are you ready to lead? Using responsible business conduct to address risks in avocado businesses
27/09/2024
Responsible business conduct (RBC), implemented through due diligence, can help avocado producers and businesses improve the sustainability of their operations and gain or maintain access to markets. By adopting RBC and due diligence processes, businesses can mitigate social and environmental risks, avoid financial losses, and enhance long-term profitability.
Are you ready to lead? Using responsible business conduct to address risks in pineapple businesses
27/09/2024
Responsible business conduct (RBC), implemented through due diligence, can help pineapple producers and businesses improve the sustainability of their operations and gain or maintain access to markets. By adopting RBC and due diligence processes, businesses can mitigate social and environmental risks, avoid financial losses, and enhance long-term profitability.
Responsible business conduct in the pineapple industry: a guide for producers and exporters
16/09/2024
This guide aims to support growers and businesses operating in the global pineapple industry in their efforts to implement responsible business conduct (RBC) practices to improve the sustainability of their operations. By committing to RBC and implementing due diligence processes, these businesses can avoid social conflicts and environmental damage, which will also help to minimize financial losses and maintain long-term profitability.
Resilience and sustainability in tropical fruit value chains (Report from the global meeting of the Responsible Fruits Project)
30/08/2024
FAO organized a global meeting on resilience and sustainability in tropical fruit value chains in May 2024 with the aim to share up-to-date information on trends and challenges to resilience and sustainability in the tropical fruit industry; to identify risks to production and trade; to share success stories, good practices and technical information to address these risks.
Measuring carbon and water footprints in pineapple value chains
27/08/2024
This technical guide on measuring carbon and water footprints was developed to support resilient and sustainable businesses in pineapple value chains. By quantifying and reducing GHG emissions, companies can become more resource efficient, reduce costs, enhance the resilience of their operations and contribute to climate change mitigation.
Responsible Fruits Project follow-up survey results
23/07/2024
he project “Building responsible global value chains for the sustainable production and trade of tropical fruits” (the Responsible Fruits Project) supports avocado and pineapple industry actors to strengthen or establish risk-based due diligence systems with the aim of making their operations more sustainable and resilient to shocks.
Responsible business conduct in the avocado industry: a guide for producers and exporters
16/07/2024
This guide aims to support growers and businesses operating in the global avocado industry in their efforts to implement responsible business conduct (RBC) practices to improve the sustainability of their operations. By committing to RBC and implementing due diligence processes, these businesses can avoid social conflicts and environmental damage, which will also help to minimize financial losses and maintain long-term profitability.
Webinar #18: Responsible business conduct and risk management of pineapple value chains in Asia and the Pacific, in collaboration with the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) - Summary report
28/06/2024
Webinar #18: Responsible business conduct and risk management of pineapple value chains in Asia and the Pacific, in collaboration with the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) - Summary report
Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly - Bulletin No. 9, April–June 2024
12/06/2024
FAO’s Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly Bulletin (RBC-Q) shares events and resources on FAO’s activities on Responsible Global Value Chains and news from around the world related to business, risk and development in the agricultural sector. It is prepared by FAO’s Markets and Trade Division (EST). This issue of the bulletin covers the period April–June 2024.
Reducing food loss and valorizing fruits and residues to boost avocado industry sustainability and profitability
22/05/2024
Avocados, like other tropical fruits, are susceptible to food loss and waste due to their high moisture content and perishable nature. Factors including climate change, inadequate infrastructure and handling during harvesting, packaging and transportation increase the risk of food loss, impacting fruit supply and quality.
Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly. Bulletin No. 8, January–March 2024
16/04/2024
FAO’s Responsible Business Conduct Quarterly Bulletin (RBC-Q) shares events and resources on FAO’s activities on Responsible Global Value Chains and news from around the world related to business, risk and development in the agricultural sector. It is prepared by FAO’s Markets and Trade Division (EST). This issue of the bulletin covers the period January–March 2024.