Webinar Recap: "How can the European Green Deal drive sustainability in the tropical fruit sector?

On 24 May, FAO organized a webinar titled "How can the European Green Deal drive sustainability in the tropical fruit sector?" The event was held in collaboration with the European Commission and the Committee Linking Entrepreneurship Agriculture Development (COLEAD)

The webinar shed light on the European Green Deal's implications for the tropical fruit sector, while highlighting the importance of sustainable production, reduced pesticide use, and responsible business conduct. It presented information that could support value chain actors aiming to enhance sustainability and improve due diligence.

FAO presented its new Gap analysis to support due diligence in the avocado and pineapple sectors. The gap analysis includes a practical tool that helps companies compare the voluntary sustainability standards they use with international expectations on due diligence and responsible business conduct following the

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