Balancing the Carbon Equation: Emissions & Removals in Agriculture
Carbon footprinting is becoming increasingly important for farms supplying into retail chains with net-zero commitments. While emissions have historically been the focus, measuring carbon removals — such as carbon stored in soil and trees — is gaining momentum. Blue North’s Carbon Removals FAQ Guide explains: Why understanding the balance between emissions and removals matters. The current […]
A Water Stewardship Case Study on Agrokasa (Peru)
As water scarcity intensifies in Peru’s coastal regions, Worldwide Fruit Limited (WFL) continues to showcase the efforts of its strategic suppliers in driving sustainable water management. Agrokasa, a leading Peruvian agricultural exporter and a WFL strategic supplier partner since 2019, is at the forefront of innovative water stewardship in avocado production. With 1,200 hectares of […]
Navigating Sustainability: Insights from Central and South America’s Banana Industry
By Alexis Oosthuizen In February this year, I had the incredible opportunity to travel through Central and South America at the invitation of SHP Group to meet their banana exporter colleagues and provide in-person SHERPA support and training. SHP Group a UK-based supplier of bananas and other tropical fruits, operates Europe’s largest and most technologically […]
Maximising Sustainability: The Synergy between SHERPA and CCC – A Case Study on Haygrove
As environmental pressures grow, farmers and supply chain partners must adapt to meet stringent market standards and tackle climate challenges. Tools like Confronting Climate Change (CCC) and SHERPA are helping businesses navigate this journey. CCC, a carbon footprinting initiative managed by Blue North, helps businesses globally measure emissions and reduce their environmental impacts. Meanwhile, SHERPA, […]
Behind the Scenes: Developing a Bespoke GHG Calculator
Understanding and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is no longer optional – it’s a necessity. For many businesses, this means having a robust and accurate GHG inventory. While generic GHG calculators can be a starting point, they often fall short when it comes to capturing the nuances of complex operations, diverse supply chains, and varying […]
The Role of Agriculture in the South African Economy
Commercial agriculture revolutionised human society: rendering the hunter-gatherer lifestyle obsolete and allowing humans to specialise in various fields. Without the Neolithic Revolution, many of the jobs we know today might not have emerged. In many ways, the agricultural sector forms the basis of modern life, and in South Africa, it plays a crucial role in […]
FruitLook’s Impact Explored in New User Case Studies: A Journey into Farming Efficiency
The FruitLook Team at Blue North Sustainability are proud to present a brand new look to our FruitLook user case studies. Take a journey through 16 different farming contexts, spanning various crops (pome fruit, wine grapes, stone fruit, citrus, pastures and vegetables) and regions (Grabouw, Stellenbosch, Citrusdal, Vyeboom, Ceres, Groot Brak, De Rust, Oudtshoorn and […]
A FruitLook User Case Study with De Rust
We recently interviewed Karin Cluver at De Rust on their experience with FruitLook. Karin gave us some great insights on their sustainable farming philosophy and how they have incorporated FruitLook in their management practices. See a one-page summary of their feedback below.
FruitLook Case Study: Bein Private Cellar
We recently interviewed Luca Bein from Bein Private Cellar on their journey and experience with using FruitLook. Please see the case study that we have compiled below!
Case studies into a journey with Sherpa!
We recently interviewed key Sherpa users on their journey and experience with using Sherpa. We received extensive feedback and answers to common questions asked. W