A Story about Maize: Tracing a value chain from land-use to supermarket shelf
Maize is a key global cash crop, produced in every continent except Antarctica. As a flex crop, it has multiple uses including for direct human consumption, as an ingredient for animal feed, as a key component in processed foods, or in ethanol production. According to figures from FAOSTAT, global production increased from 0.2 to 1.2 billion tons between 1961 and 2020.
Announcing the LandAssess Tool: Demystifying Land Risks in Project Due Diligence
In recent years, numerous companies have made commitments to better recognize and respect land rights throughout their supply chains. Although making such commitments is a critical first step towards achieving more responsible investments, many companies still struggle with how to practically implement those commitments.
How can land investments be both sustainable and equitable?
In a saturated marketplace, food and beverage companies too often avoid addressing land rights issues.