Case Study: Regenerative Farming in the United Kingdom – Chandler & Dunn
In East Kent, United Kingdom, Worldwide Fruit Limited (WFL) supplier Chandler & Dunn is demonstrating how regenerative farming can revitalise orchard systems—strengthening soil health, enhancing biodiversity, improving tree performance, and building resilience in the face of increasingly variable weather, rising input costs, and stricter regulations on agrichemical use. Their work is supported by clear natural-capital […]
The Carbon Question Every Supplier Is Now Being Asked
Across the food and agribusiness sectors, we’re seeing a sharp rise in letters and information requests from major international retailers and importers, such as Albert Heijn, Gall & Gall, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, and Walmart. These companies are asking their suppliers if they are measuring their carbon emissions, whether they have developed net-zero roadmaps and science-based targets, and which standards or […]
Case Study: Regenerative Farming in the Koue Bokkeveld, South Africa
In the Koue Bokkeveld, Western Cape, Worldwide Fruit Limited (WFL) suppliers De Keur and Zonnehaven are charting a new path in fruit farming—embracing regenerative practices that restore soil health, boost yields, reduce carbon emissions, and improve climate resilience. More than a shift in techniques, their story reflects the mindset changes, motivations, and lessons that come […]
In-Person Workshop Unites Confronting Climate Change and WWF Conservation Champions
On 22 July 2025, the Confronting Climate Change (CCC) initiative, in collaboration with WWF Conservation Champions, hosted an insightful and hands-on workshop at the Sustainability Institute in Stellenbosch. The event brought together wine producers, conservation-minded farmers, and agri-businesses from across the Western Cape to strengthen their understanding of climate-related challenges and equip them with the […]
Vacancy: Data Success Officer
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Field Notes from Malawi: Circular Systems, Carbon Ambitions, and the Value of Being There
In May, Solène Reed and David Farrell travelled to Malawi for three days of reconnecting with partners, deepening existing implementation and exploring new opportunities for collaboration in the macadamia and tea sectors. While the itinerary changed shape a few times (as these trips often do), what unfolded was a meaningful and inspiring journey through one […]
Vacancy: Customer Success Officer
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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 […]