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Those promoting sake overseas have almost no channels of information on the producers of significance, the state of the industry, new products, changes, trends and directions within the production industry and the consumer world, or major events - until now .. sakeindustrynews.com #sake #nihonshu #japanesesake #japansake #sakenews #日本酒 #sakeindustrynews


𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗔? WIETA drives a pro-active world-class and sustainable ethical trade programme for the South African wine industry and aligned sectors. WIETA is a multi-stakeholder, representing both the interests of wine brands, their producers, workers and their trade union and civil society organisations. This places WIETA in a unique position to actively promote fair working conditions within the wine industry and to provide a platform for dialogue around ethical trade. The organisation’s Ethical Standard serves as a rigorous framework through which its members and their supply chain are monitored. Social audits serve as a primary monitoring tool to measure not only legal compliance with South Africa’s labour and occupational health and safety legislation but also goes beyond compliance requirements to ensure that the company’s management systems reflect sustainable ethical principles, policies and practices. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Fair treatment, sustainable livelihoods and dignified lives towards equitable, diverse and inclusive agriculture Our mission is to championing human rights and sustainable business practices As a multi stakeholder, the organisation is established for the sole purpose of promoting ethical trade, human rights and decent work through the wine and agricultural value chain towards a transformed sector. View our website at www.wieta.org.za #WIETA

Those who knows me, are aware that I feel very fortunate to work in the Agro since I left the University. Throughout my career I have been very fortunate to meet very interesting, valuable, hard-working, passionate people, both colleagues and clients. One of those persons is WayBeyond's CEO, Darryn Keiller, who in this article talks about his career in the fresh produce business, his achievements and the challenges he envisions in this industry. I invite you to read it! #freshproduce #challenges #team #company #agro #producebusiness

CCA’s membership is comprised of companies across the coconut products value chain including suppliers, processors, brand handlers, retailers and service companies. We all have a stake in upholding sound and credible science, responsible communications and sustainable and transparent practices around all coconut products. Member Benefits: 🥥 Join one united voice representing the coconut industry 🥥 Grow the category responsibly around the globe through initiatives like National Coconut Day (June 26th) and marketing communication efforts 🥥 Amplify your voice as an industry leader within and beyond the coconut category 🥥 Be at the forefront of initiatives to change coconut’s allergen classification and remove it from the tree nut category 🥥 Receive exclusive access to insights and technical support about industry issues, regulation and science 🥥 Access proprietary market research and key stakeholder insight reports 🔗: Learn more about CCA membership at https://lnkd.in/eCGx4cj Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines #CCA #Coconut #Coconuts #CoconutsAreNotNuts #membership #Collaboration #ideas #sharing #techincal #science #givingback #trade #industry #growth #onevoice #growth #expansion #technical #science

🥩 We recently took a deep dive on the scaling of cultivated meat production. 🐟 One of the companies we talked to for the deep dive was Umami Bioworks, which produces cultivated seafood without a catch. 💡It sees Singapore as a promising first go-to market, with Group Leader at Umami Bioworks, Lim Choon Kiat, commenting: “The process of getting regulatory approval is very lengthy and stringent, but I think being in Singapore gives us some advantage as the guidelines here are more well defined, when compared with the USA ...The Singapore government also has a more friendly attitude toward cultivated meat, or alternative proteins in general.” 📰 Dive deeper into the scaling of cultivated meat production by reading our full deep dive now! 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02lyDZk0 #cultivatedmeat #alternativeproteins #seafood #novelfood #proteinproduction

Everyone can now contribute to saving the Baltic Sea! With the launch of our newest Baltic Sea Flavour Edition, we're also supporting Giedrius Bučas and his team in the Expedition "Save The Baltic Sea", which contribution can be counted in 6000 kilometers and 8 countries, and will take 9 months to complete. The expedition team has recently completed a 2,000-kilometer stretch, having passed through Poland, Germany, Denmark, and currently hiking in Sweden. “We want to become a link that brings residents closer to the sea, foster a culture of sea preservation, encourage interest in, and knowledge about, the environment and the impact of human activities,” says Giedrius Bučas, head of the "Save The Baltic Sea" expedition. The environmental expedition’s partners include "Estrella Baltics," which recently introduced the "Baltic Flavour" potato chips line. This not only incorporates flavors popular in Baltic cuisine but also encourages contributions to sea conservation. “Everyone who buys the chips can directly contribute to reducing Baltic Sea pollution, as 1 cent from every purchased pack will go to the currently established "Save The Baltic Sea" charity fund,” says Sebastian Kala, CEO of "Estrella Baltics." He adds that 21% less plastic is used in the production of these chip packages, reducing the CO2 footprint by 17%. One of the company’s commitments is to ensure that by 2025 all chip packages are fully recyclable and the total amount of plastic used in production is reduced by 15%. “Changes need to be made today,” says S. Kala. “In 2022, we set goals aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We are accelerating innovations to produce our products with less energy and waste, and investing in efficient production methods.” Compared to 2021, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2032. Have you already tried our Baltic Flavour Edition news? https://lnkd.in/dWgmSn94

🤝🌐 Unity and innovation: strengthening the açaí chain with communities 🌐🤝 We continue our journey along the açaí trail, this time focusing on the power of unity. In the second episode of this series, we explore how communities in Igarapé-Miri organize themselves into associations to shape a fairer and more prosperous future for the açaí value chain. See how collaboration and innovation are the keys to ensuring not only a more equitable market, but also collective solutions to the challenges faced in açaí production. From treetop meetings to joint market strategies, each step is a testament to the strength of the community. 💪🌿 Discover how these associations not only strengthen local ties, but also ensure that the açaí that reaches Clariant is the result of a collective effort, based on sustainable and fair practices. This is a commitment to sustainability and the future of the next generations. #UnityForSustainability #AçaíValueChain #StrongCommunities

This week at Yara, we had the pleasure of hosting a coffee event in collaboration with the Colombian Embassy in Norway, focusing on the crucial role of female growers producing high quality coffee in Colombia, represented by members of Sello Mujer, a Colombian association of female growers. Aneth Chocontá, the leader of the association and one of the winners of our Yara Champion Program in Colombia, travelled all the way to Norway to share their plans to make coffee growing more sustainable and offer a taste of her coffee to the participants. This included several ambassadors from countries such as Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Romania, South Africa, Peru, and Portugal, as well as representatives from the National Federation of Coffee Growers in Colombia and the Minister of Development in Norway. It was great to see a simple idea brought by Paola Bernal Rodriguez, H. E. Ambassador of Colombia in Norway, developed in full collaboration with us, having such a positive impact on Aneth: a life changing moment! This further reinforces the power of collaboration! As I´ve mentioned before, I strongly believe in the power of collaborative efforts between different actors of the industry, public sector, or civil society to address challenges faced by farmers every single day. From the impact of climate changes to a more equitable value distribution within the coffee value chain, there is much to do to truly contribute to the prosperity of rural communities. In Colombia, approximately five hundred thousand families depend on coffee for their subsistence. To reach our ambition of a Nature-Positive agriculture, we need individuals like Aneth. To help Aneth thrive, we need to collaborate across borders. It is worth it.   #coffee #colombiancoffee #womeninagriculture

☕️ On November 29, in the city of Ponta Delgada, Governo dos Açores (the Regional Government of the Azores) has signed a protocol with Delta Cafés and the Azorean Coffee Producers Association (APAC) for the experimentation of new coffee varieties in the archipelago. 🌱 This protocol will enable the future development of coffee in this region, accelerating its #productivity, #quality, and economic #viability. With this agreement, the entities commit to implementing strategic actions that allow the #sustainable development of the coffee production #chain in the Azores, through experimentation and selection of new coffee varieties in the region, allowing for greater and better productivity that adds #value to #regional #agricultural production. 📈 The protocol has a duration of eight years and will be divided into seven phases, including the planning of experimental studies in different fields for the introduction of new coffee varieties, as well as capacity building, advice, and technical support for producers. Know more at: 👉 (EN) https://lnkd.in/eBK-6ZpR 👉 (PT) https://lnkd.in/djrvg8xd   #Azores #Coffee #DeltaCafés #APAC #SustainableAgriculture #CoffeeInnovation #DeltaGroup #AzoresDevelopment #PortugalMakesSense #InvestinAzores

Day 10 Session 1 Update: Exploring the World of Dairy Excellence!  Insightful tour to the Centre of Excellence on Dairy, KVK Baramati (CoE, Dairy)