Spring Policy Summit 2021 kicks off monthly webinar series
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) held its annual Spring Policy Summit on April 21st -23rd. The selection of panelists covered some of the most important topics for the fresh produce industry including the current relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, sustainability trends in fresh produce and the latest on improving barriers to trade.
Day 1 of the summit featured Kenneth Smith, former lead NAFTA negotiator for Mexico and current partner with AGON. Smith focused on discussing changes in Mexican policy and collaborations between the U.S. and Mexico that could positively impact the fresh produce industry. This session also featured Britton Mullen, president of the Border Trade Alliance and principle with Clarke Consulting. Mullen focused her presentation on the USMCA and the transition from the last Administration to the current Administration and what the produce industry could expect moving forward.
Fair Trade USA Reveals Greater Shifts Toward Transparent and Ethical Sourcing in First Quarter
Commitment to fair trade sourcing gains traction in retail, packaged goods, and sustainable seafood
Published 04-28-21
Submitted by Fair Trade USA
OAKLAND, Calif., April 28, 2021 /CSRwire/ – Today, Fair Trade USA® – the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America – released its round-up of new commitments and product launches in the first quarter. As the pressing need for more social and environmental justice continues to surface during COVID-19, brands and retailers are stepping up and implementing initiatives, like fair trade, that support supply chain equity and sustainability. By making commitments to fair trade and launching new products, brands and retailers make Fair Trade Certified goods more widely available, meaning farmers, workers, and fishers receive the support they need to overcome adversity and create more sustainable livelihoods.
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Australis Aquaculture Achieves Fair Trade Certification to Expand Community-Focused Programs in Vietnam
April 26, 2021 GMT
Australis Fair Trade program will benefit over 300 workers and their communities in Central Vietnam
GREENFIELD, Mass. - April 26, 2021 - ( Newswire.com )
Australis Aquaculture announced that it has achieved Fair Trade Certification™ and will commit 100% of its Barramundi sales to the program. The company is the world’s first Barramundi farmer and Asia’s first aquaculture finfish producer to be Fair Trade Certified. The initiative will support the expansion of Australis’ community-focused programs in Vietnam.
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