Organic agriculture is often perceived as more sustainable than conventional farming. We
review the literature on this topic from a global perspective. In terms of environmental and …

The coffee industry is one of the most important commercial value chains worldwide.
Nonetheless, it is also associated to several social, economic, and environmental concerns …

Producing enough food to meet the needs of a growing population has always been the
greatest concern of food policy-makers around the world. Given the increasing attention to …

New partnerships between governments, private companies, and nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs) are reshaping global environmental governance. In particular, there …

Our business model drives growth that is consistent, profitable, competitive–and
responsible. It is why we created the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP)… The USLP …

Certification systems (CS) set and monitor voluntary standards to make agricultural
production sustainable in socio-economic terms and agricultural trade fairer for producers …

Over the last several decades, voluntary certification programs have become a key
approach to promote sustainable supply chains for agricultural commodities. These …

We assess the literature on public and private quality standards and their impact in food
markets, international trade, and global supply chains. We focus on their effects on welfare …

According to advocates, eco-certification is a win–win solution to the problem of
environmental degradation caused by developing country agriculture, improving both the …

Several studies have analyzed whether sustainability standards—such as Fairtrade or
Organic—deliver on their promise to benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries …