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Sustainability

THE CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP CASE: WHEN “PURE” IS NOT PURE AND WHY RETAIL NEEDS THE WHOLE-CHAIN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

Author: Dr. Juan-Marcelo Gómez In food retail, trust is not an abstract value. It is a commercial asset. It shapes repeat purchasing, brand equity, category confidence, and the credibility of every claim placed on a package. When that trust is compromised, the damage extends beyond a single supplier or a...

STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE AND MARKET ACCESS IN NEW BRUNSWICK’S LOBSTER INDUSTRY WITH WHOLE-CHAIN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD (WCIS)

Author: Breanne Clarke, CSCIP New Brunswick’s lobster industry is a cornerstone of the Atlantic Canadian seafood economy and one of the province’s most valuable commercial industries. The fishery is managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) through a system of Lobster Fishing Areas, each governed by region-specific seasons, size limits,...

WHOLE-CHAIN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD – AN ESSENTIAL ENABLER FOR EUDR COMPLIANCE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL DEFORESTATION

Author: Dr. Juan-Marcelo Gómez The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) represents a powerful legislative step aimed at reducing the EU’s contribution to global deforestation. By mandating that commodities like cacao, coffee, soy, and palm oil sold within the EU must be certified as deforestation-free, the EUDR sets a robust framework...