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Avocado

Private standards and sustainable trade

The avocado and mango value chain actors in Kenya ( farmers, traders, processors, distributors and government agencies) face multiple hurdles, such as challenging weather conditions, pests and diseases, inadequate storage facilities, poor market linkages, gender issues and high taxation. This business environment makes it difficult to achieve the full potential of the sector. In this case study, particular attention will be paid to the impact of certification (voluntary sustainability standards regarding production practices) on market access, labour and other market conditions (such as access to price information), while considering also gender and human rights issues, risk perceptions and perceived market power imbalances.

February 24, 2025

Oats

Intra-EU trade, resilience and social sustainability: the case of the oats value chain in the Nordics

The key objective of this case study is to assess the resilience and social sustainability of the Nordic oats value chains (NOVC) from the perspective of its stakeholders (farmers, processors, traders, and retailers). The study assesses the resilience of the NOVC to changing trade regimes, climate, and other conditions of agricultural production with a focus on pricing and governance, as part of the overall focus on social sustainability of NOVCs

February 3, 2025

Wine

Ethical Trade Initiatives in the South African Wine Industry

Labour conditions in the South African wine industry have been a contentious issue for decades. This directly links to SDG 8 which stipulates decent work for all. A large proportion of South Africa’s wine production is exported to markets in EU. Governments, consumers, and NGOs in these markets are demanding wine that is produced in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Therefore, several ethical trade initiatives have arisen to ensure compliance with fair labour practices. This case study will assess the impact of these initiatives relevant to wine exports from South Africa to the EU.

January 31, 2025

Multiple commodity focus

Priority Intervention Requirements to Enhance the Capacity of Sub Saharan African (SSA) Countries to Improve the Volume and Quality of Agri-food Exports -The cases of Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Ghana

This case study is aiming to identify the key interventions needed in SSA countries in order to foster access of agri-food products to the EU and other international markets

November 4, 2024