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1 ustainabilityin the food chainDuVo-found
ustainabilityin the food chainDuVo-foundationnitiatives on SustainableDevelopment in the FoodSector WorldwideInventory produced on behalf of the Foundation for Sustainability in the Food Chain (DuVo)By B. E. Dutilh, C. E. Dutilh and W. H. M. M. van Laarhoven This file has been issued by the foundation for Sustainability in the food Chain,

In Þfteen companies,active in the food chain in The Netherlands have ini-tiated the Foundation for a Sustainable Food Chain (DuVo).The Þrst projectscarried out by DuVo were related to the identiÞcation ofmajor environmentalimpacts in the food chain.Subsequently the focus changed to the identiÞcationofoptions for improvement along the production chain and to the developmentofan infrastructure,which could contain and provide such information.InuVo has formulated a new strategy,which is composed ofthe followingA dialogue with relevant stakeholders,aimed at establishing a commondeÞnition for the concept Òsustainable food chainÓ.In that process,measur-criteria can be developed to manage and monitor an improvementprocess;Development ofknowledge,aimed at providing factual information whichcan improve the content ofthe dialogue;Open exchange ofknowledge to enable as many parties as possible to sharethe insights which have been acquired.DuVo organises an annual Dialogue Meeting sine 1999,bringing together a broadange ofstakeholders to inspire one another and exchange ideas.Also since 1999,it issues a booklet reporting on its activities every year:"Sustainability in theood Chain" (1999),"Beginning ofa Dialogue" (2000),and "Sustainability inrspective" (2001).Ofall the booklets,an English translation ofthe summaryhas been made.DuVo realised that their initiatives might inspire others,andthus hope to inform a wider international audience about their activities.Forthe same reason,DuVo decided to investigate whether similar initiatives existelsewhere in the world.This report is the outcome ofthat investigation.DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION  r this survey a screening has been carried out to identify international initiativesthat focus on sustainable developmentin the food chain.The search startedith the personal networks ofthe authors as well as with an extensive search onthe Internet.Subsequently,several key players were contacted with a Þrst outline,asking them for their comme

2 nts and further suggestions.ious types o
nts and further suggestions.ious types ofinitiatives were included,e.g.government funded promotionprograms,or undertakings by research institutes, s or companies.For eachproject a briefsummary is provided in the appendix.In this article some generalfeatures will be described.  
  
     general,there was a problem on which projects to include,and which not toinclude,because sustainable development is a widely applied term.The mostimportant element for including a project in this survey was the participationofone or more parties in the food chain,though some exceptions were includedfor comparison (e.g.Gossypium
).About halfthe projects identiÞed wereinitiated by a government,initiators for the other projects include companies, and research institutions.Because ofour selection criteria,many programs,which are purely government- or science-driven,will not be dealt with.Theseprograms include large organisations like ost initiatives that were found are initiated in Western countries (Europe andth America).The geographical areas at which a project is aiming,however,may have one ofseveral scopes:a global,a European or a national scope.In thefollowing paragraphs the projects in these three categories will be described,where speciÞc projects are printed in case.Detailed information on theprojects can be found in the appendix. 1 The concept of sustainable development originates in its current form from the Brundtland Report ÒOur commonfutureÓ, which was published in 1987. In that report the concept was introduced as Right from the start, three dimensions were included: social justice, real economic growth and The last category ofinitiatives is that taken by research institutes.The Consorfor example,is an initiative taken by several independent researchinstitutes trying to become a self-supporting consultative body on food safety.
 
 tional initiatives on sustainable food have been initiated by companies,governments,or research institutions.Usually,an important goal is to promoteor carry out research on the environmental impact ofproducts or productionprocesses and to identify potential improvements.This work is sometimestiated by the companies involved (e.g.DuVo).Sometimes the initiative istaken by a research institution trying to generate (methodological) consensusand provide a

3 place where such research can be carried
place where such research can be carried out (ood 21  Norms for Food Productsllecting results and organising these in a clear and accessible database isa focus point frequently found in national initiatives (Þnnish Foododuction Chain Involved in ata Production  Norood Productsthermore,many initiatives try to provide a discussion platform for interestoups to exchange ideas and opinions (e.g.DuVoForthe Future).Some groups advise government and other decision-makers,either after consultation or voluntarily (e.g.pean Consultativeum on the Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentForum for the FutureConsorOnly a few initiatives investigate the whole food chain and the role oftheferent parties therein (DuVoustainable Production and ConsumptionatternsA range ofnational initiatives concentrates on promoting the use ofintegratedfarming among farmers and its appreciation among the public (e.g.ealthytures for Ontario Agriculture).Some ofthese have joined on a Europeanlevel in  

coltura Che Vogliamoling i Balansthere are various organisations initiated by the government,whichprovide grants for research in the area ofsustainable agriculture (e.g. 
 Global initiatives are either undertaken by  s or by (groups of) multinationals.no government has direct interests on a global scale,they do not go furtherthan to support international foundations or other projects with a worldwidescope.nitiatives that pursue a fair world operate on a global scale and focus mainlyon developing countries (e.g. ).They are not necessarilyestricted to the food chain.The money for this work does not come from industrybut from international foundations and governmental funding. receivincome from the marketing oftheir own range ofFairtrade labelled products.Some bodies composed of(multinational) corporations (e.g.),areaiming at a sustainable world through responsible business.These bodiesencourage their members to set a good example.They also initiate or participatein experiments to improve sustainable development by conscientious business.One ofthose initiatives is the hich aims at the development and dissemi-nation ofglobally applicable sustainability reporting guidelines.has taken various initiatives with global enterprises to set up projects tosupport sustainable development (e.g.Forest Stewardship Council, 


4
 pe,an initiative may come from

 pe,an initiative may come from the European Commission (),such aspean Consultative Forum on the Environment and Sustainable Development.This forum advises the on environmental matters,and consists ofall partiesthat may be affected when decisions are made.initiatives in Europe focus on the safety offood.This has largely beenstimulated by the many recent accidents in the food sector and the drop innÞdence ofthe consumers in the food industry.SpeciÞc parties in the foodhain join on a European level,like Eurep here a group ofmajor Europeantailers has gathered to raise the standards for the production and safety offood.nother example,but from the beginning ofthe food production chain,is hich is composed ofnational initiatives from six countries (coltura Che Vogliamoling i Balanspromoting Integrated Farm Management () in their home country and onincreasing the public awareness ofits beneÞts.Nordproject on cleaner production,which ended in
initiative ofdic companies investigating and implementing several optionsfor cleaner production in the participating companies.DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION 
 
   The motives for initiating projects in sustainable development can be diverse,and are often hard to trace.The types ofprojects that were found in this inven-suggest three main motivations: Producers participate in projects because they take up their social or eco-logical responsibility,either in response to public or political pressure,oranticipating this and being pro-active (about 40% ofthe projects found); Governments or  stimulate producers to take their responsibility(about 30% ofthe projects found); Governments stimulate the agricultural sector to develop a competitiveadvantage in order to protect domestic employment and economy (about20% ofthe projects found);some cases,projects have been initiated by  (e.g. ) or by researchinstitutes trying to interest industry or governments to Þnance speciÞc studies(e.g.onsortiumA large portion ofall projects (40%) is primarily related to the agricultural sector.The objectives are to stimulate organic agriculture or integrated farming,bynducting background research and collecting and disseminating information.These projects are promoted either by governments,with the objective to stimulatethe local economy or to reduce environmental pressure (e.

5 g.ealthy Futures forOntario Agriculture)
g.ealthy Futures forOntario Agriculture),or by industry or farmers associations (e.g.its participants in Europe),who endeavour to increase the conÞdence ofthepublic in the agricultural products (about halfofthese initiatives).provement ofthe production process is another major objective found inthis screening (about 40% ofthe initiatives found).In agriculture as well as inthe industrial sector research projects have been initiated to Þnd ways to producemore,healthier and more competitive products.In many cases these projectsstimulated by governments (about three quarters ofthese initiatives),inorder to support their national economy or employment as well as the environ-ment.Sometimes industry or farmers have taken the initiative (one quarter ofhese projects),in order to reduce their impact on the environment and to supportsustainable development (e.g.Nord
most cases the government supports universities and industries either directlythrough speciÞc programmes (e.g.ood 21 Norms for Food Productsstainable Production and Consumption PatternsSocial justice and fair economic growth are two ofthe dimensions ofsustainabledevelopment which are often addressed in combination (10% ofthe initiatives found).Initiators (mainly  ) focus on third world countries or counthat supply raw materials for Western industries.An important objective is a betterwarding system for the agricultural labourers,and a better education in orderach them how to do business with Western industries (e.g. dustrial initiatives in this area are scarce (e.g. Gossypiumestoring the public conÞdence in food is an important issue,especially in viewofthe large number ofrecent problems in this area.Food safety is a goal pursuedall parties involved in the food chain,with governments (through funding ofnational initiatives) and retailers leading the way (e.g.Eurep ),and independentesearch institutes picking up the thread as well (e.g.onsortiumFinally,many projects pursue integrated goals,which are best summarised in theustainable developmentÓ(% ofthe initiatives found).For some initiativesthe scope ofinterest was very wide,in which case they were also included inthis category (e.g.DuVoum for the Futurestainable Production andonsumption PatternsThough many ofthe food related initiatives mainly focus on the primary sectorithout considering other links in t

6 he food chain,there are exceptions.Notab
he food chain,there are exceptions.Notablein this respect is Gossypium,which is not active in the food sector,but considersthe cotton chain from its production all the way to the sale ofclothing.Ofcentralinterest are the primary culture ofcotton and the position ofthe planters,whichis supported by the marketing ofthe end products.The Fairtrade LabellingOrganizations International ( ),which offer a selection offood products onthe Western market,are an initiative similar in the sense that they consider theentire chain,but here the focus is on the social and economical dimensions ofsustainability whereas Gossypium also considers the environmental dimension.      general,most projects focus on two different approaches to reach their objectives,iz.research and communication.   ost scientiÞc investigations are conducted esearch institutes or universities,ith involvement from industry or the primary sector.While universities concen-ateon basic research (e.g.Norms for Food Products),industry is conductingDUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION Life Cycle Assessments (s) or investigating ways to decrease their ecologicalfootprint (e.g. Nord).Initiatives in the area oforganic agriculture areusually carried out in co-operation with farmers (e.g.and participants,m*A*Systhile some institutions conduct research by investigating productiontechniques or carrying out s,others bring together research data and makethis better accessible (e.g.Norms for Food Products).This is done by gathering the information into a database,which is sometimes publicly accessible(e.g. Norms for Food Products) and sometimes only meant for thetiators themselves.

Three aspects ofcommunication can be distinguished:internal communication,mmunication with fellow organisations and stakeholders,and communicationith other parties such as the public or government.ost initiatives communicate via the Internet (about 90% ofthe initiatives havea web site),and many ofthem also have their own news letters (at least 20% ofthe initiatives found).On most web sites results ofspeciÞc research and eventsis freely available to interested outsiders.In agriculture,where the Internet-penetration is lower,a large part ofthe communication occurs via printedlications (e.g.coltura Che Vogliamopart from limiting their communication to the participants or me

7 mbers ofthe initiative,some projects see
mbers ofthe initiative,some projects seek possibilities to communicate with a broad rangeofstakeholders to extend the basis oftheir dialogue.forming and educating the public is an important method applied by almostall projects screened.Many ofthe products mentioned in the following paragraphare part ofthis approach.Some initiatives go further and formulate guide linesor provide advice for authorities or other decision-makers (e.g.Euronsultative Forum on the Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentForumthe FutureonsortiumThe products which result from an initiative are most often publications ofsomesort,and include:reports ofworkshops,scientiÞc reports,newsletters,notices ofadvice issued to influence or inform decision-makers,press-releases,informationleaflets for the public,position statements,etc.A few initiatives (e.g. ) have introduced (or will introduce) a labelfor products which have been produced according to speciÞc standards.Most environmental or sustainable labelling concepts however have been initiated byvarious governments,hoping to stimulate a different purchasing behaviourhas published a codex,which is a management tool to help farmers identifyareas for improvement.Several ofparticipants have demonstration farmspropagating the concept ofIntegrated Farm Management () to farmers asll as interested outsiders.Some industrial initiatives also aim at supporting improvements in the productionprocess (e.g.DuVoNord).In some cases,the products ofa research programlead to direct improvements in the production process.In other cases it resultsin workshops for members ofthe initiative or for a broader audience.


ost initiatives have a non-proÞt policy or are funded by some Þnancing pro-am.Parties which beneÞt from the outcome ofthe efforts (e.g.companies)are usually funding at least part ofthe research costs.Money sources are thusgovernments,companies or institutes,and occasionally private foundations.Some research institutes earn their money by conducting sponsored research,acting as independent experts on behalfofcompanies,government or otherparties (e.g.ConsorSome initiatives only require a modest budget,since their main objective isimprove business awareness and to enhance the involvement ofparticipatingmpanies in sustainable enterprise (e.g.DuVo).On the other hand,some extensive research programs whic

8 h require a large amount offunding(e.g.F
h require a large amount offunding(e.g.Food 21,NordFood) are co-funded by industry and government.Anotheroup ofextensive research projects is being paid by government funding only,either directly or through some body that decides where the money is best spentsuch as a university or grant agency (e.g.DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION 2 For an inventory of labelling initiatives, we refer to the report ÒÔConsumentenzorgenÕ in NederlandÓ, KPMG Ethics &  
 

nitiatives included in this report probably only represent a fraction ofthe totalumber ofprojects regarding sustainability in food supply initiated worldwide.estern universities,governments and large industries have their owndepartments addressing one or more ofthe dimensions ofsustainable develop-ost initiatives are nationally oriented,and focus on sustainable development ina home country or region (e.g.Europe,Scandinavia).Most ofthe (few) initiativesthat were found to have a global scope are focussing on the situation in developingountries,and are not restricted to the food sector.the agricultural sector is the prime party addressed in the debate on foodsafety,a large part ofthe initiatives identiÞed focus on agriculture-related topics,like stimulating organic farming or enhancing the public trust in agriculturalproducts.The reason for this involvement is mainly economic (governmentsstimulating niche products,industry gaining public conÞdence),the ecologicaldimension ofsustainable development coming in second place.Methods appliedach these objectives are encouraging arrangements that enhance sustainabledevelopment,scientiÞc research,and communicating the results ofsuch researchthe public,the media and the government,through a variety ofpublicationsand events.The rest ofthe food production chain also receives attention,generally withstronger focus on ecology.Research like performing improvement ofthe production pathway in terms ofenvironmental impact isthe main tool used for this.For industries,implementation ofimprovementoptions and communication with the public and the authorities is the maintor.This study has provided DuVo with a useful insight in the involvement ofindustry in projects regarding sustaibility in the food chain elsewhere in therld.Various potentially interesting projects have been identiÞed,and theport may serve as a tool to interest

9 others in the work DuVo is doing.

others in the work DuVo is doing.
 this section a briefsummary is given for most ofthe initiatives found.ere possible,we have included the following features: PROJECT NAME (ABBREVIATION)The Internet address ¥ The project leader or main contact person (email address)The interest groups that participate in the project¥ The source of the budgetThe type of initiator and the starting date (and where applicable the ¥ Examples of products of the organisationThe projects are arranged according to their geographical reach,as that seems be a simple distinction.Three categories are discerned:initiatives with aobal scope (A1),a European scope (A2) and a national scope (A3).Analphabetical index ofall initiatives is included first.DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION REGION    
   
 APUG (Action-Plan Environment and Health)National initiatives, Switzerland3.17CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture)Global initiatives1.4CUL (Centre for sustainable agriculture)National initiatives, Sweden3.14DuVo (Foundation for a Sustainable Food Chain)EISA (European Initiative for Sustainable European initiatives2.3Development in Agriculture)Eurep GAPEuropean initiatives2.1European Consultative Forum on theEuropean initiatives2.2Environment and Sustainable Development Farm*A*Syst National initiatives, USA3.21ARRE (Forum for Environment-Friendly National initiatives, France3.7 FILLNational initiatives, Luxembourg3.12Finnish Food Production Chain Involved inNational initiatives, Þnland3.6LCA Data ProductionFLO (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations Global initiatives1.1FNL (Organisation for the Promotion of National initiatives, Germany3.8Sustainable Agriculture)Food 21National initiatives, Sweden3.15Forum for the FutureGlobal initiatives3.19GossypiumGlobal initiatives, Cotton1.3GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)Global initiatives1.2Healthy Futures for Ontario AgricultureNational initiatives, Canada3.3IERE (Institute for Environmental ResearchNational initiatives, USA3.21IIED (International Institute for Environment Global initiatives1.5IISD (International Institute for Sustainable Global initiatives1.6ILU (Institute for Agriculture and Environment)National initiatives, Germany3.9IPG INational initiatives, Switzerland3.18ÕAgricoltura Che VogliamoNational initiatives, Italy3.11LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)National init

10 iatives, Denmark3.5LEAF (Linking Environ
iatives, Denmark3.5LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming)National initiatives, UK3.20MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)Global initiatives1.7(M.S.Swaminithan Research Foundation)National initiatives, India3.10NordFoodEuropean initiatives2.4Norms for Food ProductsNational initiatives, Belgium3.1Odling i BalansNational initiatives, Sweden3.16OFEC (Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition)National initiatives, Canada3.4RCP (Responsible Care Program)Global initiatives, Chemical industry1.8SAFE Consortium (Safe Food in Europe)European initiatives2.5SAN (Sustainable Agriculture Network)National initiatives, USA3.23SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research National initiatives, USA3.24Sustainable Production andNational initiatives, Belgium3.2SVN (Social Venture Network)Global initiatives1.9TNS (The Natural Step)Global initiatives1.10WBCSD (World Business Council for Global initiatives1.11DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION A1G 
  AIRTRADE LABELLING ORGANIZATIONS http://www.fairtrade.net ¥ coordination@fairtrade.netThere are labelling initiatives in 17 countries, mainly in Europe, Non-proÞt associationFairtrade consumer guarantee. In order to co-ordinate the work of Setting Fairtrade standards (known as Fairtrade criteria)Certifying Fairtrade producersGuaranteeing consumers that the Fairtrade criteria are met¥ Coffee, cocoa, honey, bananas, tea, orange juice and sugar ¥ Other products may be added 1.2GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE (GRI)http://www.globalreporting.org ¥ info@globalreporting.orgFrom UN and other private foundationsSupporting global progress towards sustainable developmentPromoting international harmonisation in the reporting of corporate performance information to enhance responsible decision-makingElevate sustainability reporting practises worldwideDesign, disseminate and promote standardised reporting practises, core measurements and customised, sector-speciÞc measurementsEnsure a permanent and effective institutional host to support such A multi-stakeholder process of open dialogue and collaboration in thedesign and implementation of widely applicable sustainability reporting ¥ Publications, e.g. ÒSustainability Reporting GuidelinesÓ (June 2000) http://www.gossypium.co.uk ¥ info@gossypium.co.ukGossypium is an initiative of Vericott Ltd.A complete in-house supply chain management of cotton products, from the

11 plant to the customerControlled organica
plant to the customerControlled organically grown cotton, fair trading, higher prices and ¥ Cotton products 1.4INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (CIAT)Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropicalhttp://www.ciat.cgiar.org ¥ ciat@cgnet.comSupported by Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)¥ Non-proÞt, NGO Preserve natural resources in developing countries Collaborative research that improves agricultural productivity and natural resource management ¥ PublicationsDUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION COTTON 1.8RESPONSIBLE CARE PROGRAM (RCP)http://www.goodchemistry.org ¥ Nicole Naylor (nicole_naylor@americanchemistry.com)No accidents, injuries or harm to the environmentStimulate companies to lead in ethical ways that beneÞt society, the economy and the environmentPrinciples: to recognise public input regarding products; to provide afer chemicals (producing, transport, disposal); to make health, safety,the environment and resource conservation critical considerations; to provide information and pursue protective measures for employees,public and others; to support education and research on health, safety andenvironmental effects of products and processes; to resolve pending problems; to lead in the development of responsible laws; to encourage and assist others to adhere to Responsible Care principles and practices. products 1.9SOCIAL VENTURE NETWORK (SVN)http://www.svn.org ¥ svn@svn.org¥ Non-proÞt networkBuild a just and sustainable world through businessPromote new models and leadership for socially and environmentally Member initiatives (for people, planet and proÞts)Information services (access to relevant information for its members) DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION 1.5INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (IIED)http://www.iied.org ¥ mailbox@iied.org¥ Non-proÞt organisationFounded in 1971 as the International Institute for Environmental Affairs Promoting sustainable patterns of world developmentResearch, communication, stakeholder engagement, capacity products 1.6INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (IISD)http://iisd1.iisd.ca ¥ info@iisd.ca¥ Non-proÞt organisationPromote the transition toward a sustainable futurePolicy research, information exchange and advocacyAction recommendations based on analyses¥ Timely reporting of international n

12 egotiations critical to the sustainabil
egotiations critical to the sustainability of the planet 1.7MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (MSC)http://www.msc.org ¥ info@msc.orgRetail, industry, ¥ More than 100 major seafood processors, traders and retailers from 1996 by WWF and Unilever, independent since 1999Promote sustainable marine fishing practicesDevelop and promote criteria for certification¥ Environmental standard for sustainable marine fishing, which allows accredited certifiers to certify fisheries ¥ Documentation and information DUVO-FOUNDATION 1.10THE NATURAL STEP (TNS)http://www.thenaturalstep.orgSupport the use of the TNS framework in companies through trainingProvide a forum for dialogue, particularly for decision-makers products 1.11WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (WBCSD)http://www.wbcsd.org ¥ info@wbcsd.org150 international companies from more than 30 countries and 20 major Demonstrate progress in environmental and resource management and corporate social responsibility and to share practices among Contribute to a sustainable future for developing nationsThere is an annually meeting council composed of the Chief Executive DUVO-FOUNDATIONA2E 

  2.1EUREP GAPhttp://www.eurep.org ¥ Willem Hofmans (willem.hofmans@ah.nl)Leading European food retailers.¥ Supported by participantsRaise standards for the production of food products 2.2EUROPEAN CONSULTATIVE FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENThttp://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/forum/home.htmÞgures from the business world, regional and local authorities, professional associations, unions and environmental protection and consumer organisations.¥ Supported by European CommissionEuropean Commission; 1997 successor of General Consultative Forum on the Environment (1993)Preparation and publication of recommendations and opinionsParticular emphasis on the sixth environmental action program, on the formulation of a European sustainable development strategy, and on the process of integrating environmental and sustainability concerns in all EU policy areas ¥ Press releases 2.3EUROPEAN INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURE (EISA)Susanne Witsch (s.witsch@fnl.de)ÕAgricoltura Che Vogliamo (3.11) and Odling i Balans (3.16).Sustainable agriculture, which is economically viable, environmentallyPromotion of IFM productsPublication, e.g. ÒA common

13 codex for Integrated FarmingÓ (January 2
codex for Integrated FarmingÓ (January 2001) 2.4NORDFOODÒCleaner ProductionÓparticipantsResearch institutions from participating countries.fundingSupported by 22 food companies from Iceland, Sweden, Norway and initiative1994 Ð 1997goal, methodIntroduce and implement Cleaner Production (CP) options in the Introduce Environmental Management System (EMS) in the est methods and systems in the context of CP in the Nordic food-processing industryStudy experiences from the companies that chose to implement EMSproducts¥ ReportSpin-off projects ¥ Publications 2.5SAFE CONSORTIUM (SAFE FOOD IN EUROPE)http://www.safeconsortium.org ¥ Harm Hofstra (harmen.hofstra@safeconsortium.org)Þve independent European research institutions: INRA (Institut National dela Recherche Agronomique; France), IFR (Institute of Food Research, UK), TNO (Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek, The Netherlands), European research institutions can join.decreasing conÞdence.Putting up research programsInforming the media and the consumer to restore conÞdenceEnter public discussions on food safety. Being independent of governments or industries, the participants are ready to publish ¥ Press releasesDUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION 3.3HEALTHY FUTURES FOR ONTARIO AGRICULTUREhttp://www.gov.on.ca/omafra ¥ aboutomafra@omafra.gov.on.caspecial circumstances up to 70%. In 1999 by OMAFRA (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Ontario) after consultation with the agro-food industry.Maintain the leading position of OntarioÕs agro-food industryStimulate collaboration between farmers, agro-food businesses, commodity and food industry organisations, conservation authority and rural community organisationsProduce food in a safe, environmentally sustainable wayImprove rural water quality and water use efÞciencyMaintain the rural environmentGenerate jobs and economic growth, capitalise on marketing and Stimulate a constant improvement of productsInvestments in research, production and marketing techniques products 3.4ONTARIO FARM ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION (OFEC)http://www.gov.on.ca/omafra ¥ aboutomafra@omafra.gov.on.caOver 30 farm organisations.EFP originally supported by minister of Agriculture and Agro-foodThere are 2 major public-private programs:Food System 2002: reduce the use of pesticides by 50% (in 2001 EFP: in Ontario 20,000 producers entered th

14 is program of which 12,000 are completed
is program of which 12,000 are completedDUVO-FOUNDATIONA3N
 
  3.1NORMS FOR FOOD PRODUCTShttp://www.belspo.be ¥ Mrs. C. Mathieu (math@belspo.be)participantsDWTC (Federale Diensten voor Wetenschappelijke, Technische en Culturele Aangelegenheden: Federal OfÞce for ScientiÞc, Technical and Cultural Affairs), governmentMarch 1997 Ð February 2001(consumer) and use of resources (environment)Preparation and maintenance of databases with information gathered by different research institutionsEncouraging research about norms for food productsDevelop criteria for framing norms for pollution in the production process of a product products 3.2SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION PATTERNShttp://www.belspo.be ¥ Mrs. C. Mathieu (math@belspo.be)DWTC (Federale Diensten voor Wetenschappelijke, Technische en Culturele Aangelegenheden: Federal OfÞce for ScientiÞc, Technical and Cultural Affairs), governmentinitiative2001 Ð 2005Analysis of the role of the different parties in the food chain, the production pathways and consumer patterns and the interaction between these; energy, transport and agro-productsA second project focuses on global change, ecosystems and bio-diversity DUVO-FOUNDATION CHEMICAL INDUSTRY BELGIUM CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CANADA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CANADA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY BELGIUM 3.5LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA)http://www.lcafood.dk ¥ John Hermansen (john.hermansen@agrsci.dk)6,300,000 Danish CrownsSupported by ministry of food, agriculture and Þsheriesestablish a foundation for conducting LCAs for typical products from agriculture and aquacultureDistribute the knowledge of LCA among branch organisations and companies in the food areaGive interested organisations the possibility of obtaining methodological consensus by conducting LCAs for food productsBuild a database containing LCA data for agriculture, aquaculture, Þsheries and food processingAdjust the LCA methodology to speciÞc aspects of agriculture, aquaculture and Þsheries productsPublications 3.6ÞNNISH FOOD PRODUCTION CHAIN INVOLVED IN LCA DATA PRODUCTIONhttp://www.vtt.Þ/ket/projects/foodchain ¥ Juha-Matti Katajajuuri Chemical Technology and other research centres.Supported by ministries for environment and agricultureData production and related research work; information system; interactive communication between producers, users and other products

15 Publications 3.7FORUM FOR ENVIRONMENT-FR
Publications 3.7FORUM FOR ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY INTEGRATED FARMING (FARRE)http://www.farre.org ¥ Jean Marie Mutschler (jmmutschler@farre.org)A large number of organisations representing a variety of different Þelds, from farming development unions to agricultural suppliers, the agro-foods industry and environmental bodies associate themselves with the FARRE approach.Control of crop cultureIncrease public awarenessPromote IFM (income farmers, consumerÕs expectations and care for environment) DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION CHEMICAL INDUSTRY DENMARK CHEMICAL INDUSTRY FRANCE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY FINLAND 3.8ORGANISATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (FNL)http://www.fnl.de ¥ Susanne Witsch (s.witsch@fnl.de)Farms, farmersÕ and horticulturistsÕ unions, agricultural industry, etc.Non-proÞt organisationFrom FEP (1983, for integrated crop management only) came FNL, which considers all agriculture. Initiative taken by members in January 2000.Inform public about the importance of agriculture, rural areas and Promote and communicate scientiÞc bases of sustainable developmentin agricultureImprove image of agricultural production, products and their competitiveness in the processing chainsPromote awareness of animal husbandrySpecialists are hired from universities to do researchSeminars, pilot farms etc. are organisedFarmers are offered courses to communicate better towards the public ess releasesConferences resence at the Expo 3.9INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT (ILU)http://www.fnl.de ¥ Dr. Andreas Frangenberg (ilu@fnl.de)Clarify the complexities in agriculture and environmentQuestions: Is modern agriculture in a dead-end road? At what price did we obtain the safety of our present-day nutrition? How to obtain sustainable agriculture? How can policies be judged? How to (re)gain the conÞdence in agricultural products?Publications, e.g. ÒSustainable Agriculture: From the history of ideas to DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY 3.10M. S. SWAMINITHAN RESEARCH FOUNDATION (MSSRF)http://www.mssrf.org ¥ Dr. M. S. Swaminithan (msswami@mssrf.res.in)The Centre for Research on Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development (CRSARD) was launched in 1990 as a registered society to carry out MSSRFÕs research and training goals.Initial funding from the World Food Prize, the Ty

16 ler Prize, the Honda and UNEP-Sasakawa E
ler Prize, the Honda and UNEP-Sasakawa Environment Prizeorganisational and individual, public and privateNon-political, non-proÞt, scientiÞc trustHarness science and technology for environmentally sustainable and socially equitable development in agriculture and rural developmentAdd value to work of the poor and create innovative income Promote recognition and reward of tribal and rural people for their Catalyse more active participation of women in development and enable them to derive full beneÞt from technological progressResearch and training for the conservation of bio-diversity, with an emphasis on its role in human food and livelihood security products 3.11LÕAGRICOLTURA CHE VOGLIAMOwww.lagricolturachevogliamo.it ¥ info@lagricolturachevogliamo.itNon-proÞt organisationPromote IFMDemonstration farms provide a platform for sharing experiences and developments between professionals, and to communicate with the 3.12ORGANISATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF INTEGRATED FARMING IN Gerard Conter (gerard.conter@ser.etat.lu)The organisation counts 23 members including co-operatives, associationsdepartments, individual enterprises and other organisations in relation to agriculture, viticulture and horticulture.Promote IFMOrganise information-and contact meetings products 3.13FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FOOD CHAIN (DUVO)Stichting Duurzame Voedingsmiddelenketenimprovement processKnowledge development to provide factual information to enhance Open exchange of knowledge to enable various parties to share the acquired insights DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION CHEMICAL INDUSTRY INDIA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY LUXEMBOURG CHEMICAL INDUSTRY THE NETHERLANDS CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ITALY 3.14CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (CUL)http://www.cul.slu.se ¥ Karin Hššk (karin.hook@cul.slu.se)esourcesResearchContinuous environmental assessment products 3.15FOOD 21http://www-mat21.slu.se ¥ Thomas Nybrant (Thomas.Nybrant@lt.slu.se)25 doctoral candidates and some 75 researchers are involved (universities).15,000,000 Swedish Crowns yearlyEnvironmental Research composed of government, public institutions etc.)1997 Ð 2004, by university.Sustainable solutions in food production in the following areas: natural esource objectives, external environment objectives, animal welfare, ethics, product quality, consumers, farmers and economy productsPublications 3

17 .16ODLING I BALANShttp://www.odlingibala
.16ODLING I BALANShttp://www.odlingibalans.com ¥ info@odlingibalans.comAt present there are 19 contributing partners from the entire food chainReduce environmental effects of crop cultivationProduce high quality agricultural productsDevelop a resource efÞcient agriculture with good economymanage agriculture with respect for both health and the environmentDemonstrate measures which can be undertaken on most farms and that will lead to considerable improvementsInvite organisations, companies and government authorities the opportunity to work together with a common philosophy, an environmentally adjusted and resource efÞcient agriculturepublications, e.g. ÒAvoid subsoil soil compaction Ð an important measure for high yieldsÓ 3.17ACTION-PLAN ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH (APUG)http://www.unibas.ch/ispmbs/apug/apughome.htmFounded by Abteilung Umwelt und Gesundheit from BAG. DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SWEDEN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SWEDEN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SWITZERLAND CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SWEDEN 3.18IPG Ihttp://www.ipgesellschaft.ch ¥ JŸrg Minsch (minsch@edv1.boku.ac.at)Subprojects in about 30 different areas by institutions from Swiss universities and private research bureaux.January 1996 Ð March 2000Institutional and Ecological innovations beyond Niche productsIncreased consumer demandSubproject III: Education and publicity efforts for sustainable food in productsPublications 3.19 FORUM FOR THE FUTUREhttp://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk ¥ info@forumforthefuture.org.ukThe forum is a network for individuals active in sustainable development.Initiating projects, events, researchReinforcing best environmental practice in several communitiesProvide scholarships Magazine ÒGreen FuturesÓ 3.20LINKING ENVIRONMENT AND FARMING (LEAF)http://www.leafuk.org ¥ Caroline Drummond (cdleaf@farmline.com)participantsSome thirty members representing national government departments, farmers, supermarkets, conservation, environmental and consumer groups, educational establishments and industrial bodies.Supported by memberships (farming, industry), industry sponsorships In 1991 by representatives from agriculture and industry.Promote IFMPromote the beneÞts of IFM to consumersRaise awareness of the way many farmers are responding to current Identify areas of improvementDemonstration farms (now 40 in UK) for farmers and non-farmers L

18 EAF product label will be introduced soo
EAF product label will be introduced soon 3.21FARM*A*SYSToluntary programEnable farmers to prevent pollution on farm, ranches and in homesConÞdential environmental assessmentsHelp to address some important environmental issues DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION CHEMICAL INDUSTRY SWITZERLAND CHEMICAL INDUSTRY UNITED KINGDOM CHEMICAL INDUSTRY UNITED KINGDOM CHEMICAL INDUSTRY USA 3.22INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (IERE)http://www.iere.org ¥ Rita Schenck (rita@iere.org)Non-proÞt institutionProvide facts and skills about environmental impact to decision-makersEnvironmental management (e.g. community environmental management systems to support sustainability, cost-beneÞt analysis of regulatory reinvention projects, participation in the development of international standards on environmental management, eco-labels based on LCAs, veriÞcation of environmental performance)Environmental impact research (development of indicators of land use for use in LCA and policy, testing different fate and transport models, analysis of local environmental conditions; life cycle impact assessments, research on the links between LCA and sustainability)Environment and development (pollution prevention, LCA training in developing nations, assistance in local environmental issues)Environmental education for adults products 3.23SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE NETWORK (SAN)http://www.sare.org ¥ Andy Clark (san@nal.usda.gov)University, government, farm, business and non-proÞt organisations.Supported by US Department of AgricultureExchange of information on sustainable agricultureProvide service and foster innovation in information systemsSponsor of competitive grants for sustainable agriculture research and education in a regional process nation-wide products 3.24SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (SARE)http://www.sare.org¥ Valerie Berton (vberton@wam.umd.edu)Jill Auburn (jauburn@reeusda.gov)Producers, extension agents, researchers and representatives from industry, NGOs and state and federal agencies decide on the funding.Supported by US Department of AgricultureIncrease knowledge about -and help farmers and ranchers adopt -practices that are economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsibleCompetitive funding of projects DUVO-FOUNDATIONDUVO-FOUNDATION CHEMICAL INDUSTRY USA CHEMICAL INDUSTRY USA CHEMICAL I