Spain: Biodiversity Grow – new certification as sustainable production and packaging

Published 2021년 9월 21일

Tridge summary

BioDiversity Grow, a new certification program, has been launched to promote sustainable production and packaging of fruits and vegetables. Managed by SGS IBÉRICA, S.A. and developed by Quality & Adviser, S.L. in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Valencia, the program aims to support companies in adopting sustainable practices in line with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The program covers various aspects, including health and well-being, water and sanitation, climate action, and terrestrial ecosystem life. Adopted by companies like AMC, Albenfruit, and Sat Cítricos Valencianos, the program has shown promising results in reducing environmental impact, such as a 40% decrease in glyphosate application and a 100% reduction in herbicide treatments. It also aims to improve social and circularity aspects, offering a certification seal with three levels of certification and focusing on the post-harvest phase.

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Original content

In an age where many companies and people use the term sustainability to join a modern trend, BioDiversity Grow is confirmed as a Program that allows this term in Spanish horticulture to become a reality. The new certification as sustainable production and packaging allows fruit and vegetable operators to distinguish their work in this regard and in compliance with the 17 sustainability SDGs. This new certification is managed by the SGS IBÉRICA, S.A. Certifier with a wide international scope, in this way the performance of the producers of this Program will reach the consumer. The scope of the sustainability certification also applies to the packaging phase, industry such as fresh / fresh juices, etc. and marketing. BioDiversity Grow is a methodological and practical program created by Quality & Adviser, S.L consulting firm that has been in the sector for more than 20 years with the collaboration of a group of experts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, specifically the ...

Source: Valencia Fruits