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Top 5 Tools to Ensure EUDR Compliance in Your Supply Chain

This blog highlights the top 5 tools businesses can use to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Maikel Fontein
March 31, 2025
2
min read

The Complexities of ESG Acronyms: When Abbreviations Turn Into Alphabet Soup

With the growing number of ESG regulations, food companies often find themselves overwhelmed by the alphabet soup of acronyms. This blog delves into how various ESG frameworks, like CSRD, CDP, and EUDR, overlap and interact with each other.
Maikel Fontein
March 26, 2025
3
min read

EUDR Webinar Recap: Key Insights from Meridia, Volcafe, and Passionfruit

In this blog, we highlight the key takeaways from the recent EUDR webinar featuring experts from Meridia, Volcafe, and Passionfruit.
March 21, 2025
3
min read

Why Keeping Internal ESG Information Up-to-Date Is So Tough

Keeping ESG data up-to-date is a challenge for businesses with fast-evolving standards like ESRS. In this blog, we explore strategies for managing internal data, handling multiple formats, and staying prepared through automation and streamlined processes.
Maikel Fontein
March 17, 2025
4
min read

The 2025 Ultimate CSDDD Compliance Checklist for the Food Industry

"This comprehensive guide offers food companies an actionable checklist for complying with the updated 2025 Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Maikel Fontein
March 13, 2025
6
min read

The Ultimate 2025 ESG Certification Checklist for Food Producers: A Comprehensive Guide for Compliance Teams

Discover why ESG certifications like B Corp, Fair Trade, ISO 14001, and Rainforest Alliance are essential for food producers. Learn the step-by-step process, common pitfalls, and practical tips to enhance your sustainability credentials and consumer trust.
Maikel Fontein
March 6, 2025
10
min read

Effects of Omnibus on CSRD and CSDDD - What Does Omnibus Mean for my Business?

The Omnibus Proposal simplifies CSRD and CSDDD, reducing reporting burdens and extending compliance deadlines. Learn the key changes and how they impact your business.
Maikel Fontein
March 6, 2025
6
min read

Does the Omnibus Proposal Truly Reduce ESG Compliance Burdens for SMEs?

The Omnibus proposal aims to ease ESG compliance for SMEs, but does it truly reduce sustainability reporting burdens? Despite VSME and Tier 1 supplier limits, CSRD, EUDR, and corporate ESG demands continue to drive data requirements. This article explores how ESG compliance is evolving under new regulations.
Maikel Fontein
February 28, 2025
4
min read

Why Passionfruit Leads the Way in Food Industry Compliance Where General AI Falls Short

Learn how Passionfruit's specialized features automate data collection, ensure up-to-date answers, and integrate seamlessly with your existing workflows, helping food businesses navigate complex regulations with ease and accuracy.
Maikel Fontein
March 26, 2025
5
min read

Webinar | EUDR: Moving Beyond the Basics—Practical Solutions for Day-to-Day Operations

Join Meridia, Passionfruit, and Volcafe for a practical webinar designed to help sustainability, procurement, and compliance professionals in commodity sectors navigate the real-world challenges of EUDR.
February 24, 2025
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How AI is Reshaping ESG Compliance with Automated Data and Accurate Responses

Explore how AI-powered solutions are transforming ESG compliance by automating data collection, streamlining reporting, and ensuring accurate, real-time responses to evolving regulations.
Maikel Fontein
February 24, 2025
6
min read

How to Choose Between CDP, EcoVadis, and SPOTT for Food Industry ESG Goals

Discover how sustainability certifications like CDP, EcoVadis, and SPOTT help food companies showcase their ESG commitments. Learn about their differences, scoring methods, and get practical tips to successfully choose and implement the right certification for your business.
Maikel Fontein
March 10, 2025
7
min read

CSRD vs. VSME: What Quality Officers in the Food Industry Need to Know

This guide helps quality officers in the food industry navigate the complexities of CSRD and VSME sustainability reporting frameworks.
Maikel Fontein
January 28, 2025
7
min read

CSRD vs. EUDR: Deforestation Requirements for Cocoa Commodity Players

Discover the key differences between CSRD and EUDR deforestation requirements for cocoa. Learn how to align traceability, reporting, and compliance efforts to meet EU sustainability standards.
Maikel Fontein
January 16, 2025
7
min read

How to Handle EUDR Requests in the Supply Chain: A Guide for Sustainability and Compliance Leaders

Discover how to handle EUDR requests in your supply chain with this guide. Learn key steps like mapping your supply chain, collecting traceability data, and engaging suppliers to ensure compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Maikel Fontein
January 15, 2025
7
min read

8 Essential Steps to Prepare for EUDR Requirements

Discover 8 essential steps to achieve EUDR compliance. Learn how to ensure deforestation-free supply chains, streamline workflows, and meet sustainability goals effectively.
Maikel Fontein
January 9, 2025
8
min read

Sustainability Gap Analysis: Achieving ESG Compliance in the Food Industry

Discover how a sustainability gap analysis can help food companies achieve ESG compliance and improve performance with practical tips and examples.
Maikel Fontein
January 6, 2025
6
min read

Achieving Supplier Data Consistency in Global Supply Chains.

Explore actionable strategies for achieving supplier data consistency in global supply chains. Learn how to centralize, automate, and validate supplier data across regions while overcoming common challenges.
Maikel Fontein
December 20, 2024
5
min read

Everything SMEs Need to Know About the VSME Standard for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting

The VSME Standard simplifies ESG reporting for SMEs, helping businesses improve transparency, attract investment, and contribute to sustainability goals.
Maikel Fontein
December 19, 2024
5
min read

Transforming Cocoa Supply Chains: A Formal Analysis of EUDR’s Role in Advancing Sustainability and Compliance

Discover how the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is reshaping cocoa supply chains, driving sustainability, and ensuring compliance with deforestation-free practices.
Maikel Fontein
December 12, 2024
5
min read

EUDR Compliance for Food Companies: Key Requirements, Deadlines, and Actionable Steps

Discover the essential steps food companies need to take to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Learn about the key requirements, new deadlines, and practical solutions for sustainable sourcing and deforestation-free supply chains.
December 10, 2024
8
min read

Why Collaboration is Key to ESG Compliance in the Food Sector

Learn how cross-department collaboration drives ESG success in the food industry. Discover strategies to align teams, streamline sustainability efforts, and meet compliance requirements while reducing costs and improving data accuracy.
Maikel Fontein
December 4, 2024
8
min read

The Endless Loop of Questionnaires: Why Automation is the Way Forward in the Food Industry

Overwhelmed by sustainability questionnaires in the food industry? Discover how automation simplifies compliance, streamlines reporting, and eliminates repetitive tasks, freeing your team to focus on what matters most
Maikel Fontein
November 27, 2024
min read

A Comprehensive Guide to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS): Focus on G1

Discover how the ESRS G1 standards guide companies to uphold ethical governance, focusing on areas like whistleblower protection, animal welfare, supplier relationships, and anti-corruption measures.
Maikel Fontein
November 11, 2024
4
min read

A Comprehensive Guide to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS): Focus on S1 to S4

Discover how the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS S1-S4) help companies improve social sustainability, from workforce well-being to consumer protection, with insights for the food industry.
Maikel Fontein
November 7, 2024
8
min read

A Comprehensive Guide to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS): Focus on E1 to E5

Understand the ESRS E1 to E5 standards for reporting on climate, pollution, water, biodiversity, and circular economy, with practical examples and strategies.
Maikel Fontein
November 5, 2024
7
min read

Understanding ESRS 1 & 2: A Guide for Companies Navigating European Sustainability Reporting Standards

This guide covers the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) 1 and 2, emphasizing compliance with the CSRD. It provides practical tips and examples for effective ESG reporting to enhance transparency and performance.
Maikel Fontein
October 31, 2024
7
min read

ESRS and the Food Industry: What to Know and Which ESRS Topics are Material?

The ESRS is changing how food companies report sustainability. Learn about key metrics, material topics, and how to comply with these new standards.
Maikel Fontein
October 29, 2024
6
min read

ESG vs. Sustainability: Key Differences for Companies in the Food Industry

ESG and sustainability are often used interchangeably, but they're distinct concepts. This blog post breaks down the differences, explores their significance in the food industry, and offers actionable insights for sustainability managers.
Maikel Fontein
October 28, 2024
5
min read

The Ultimate Guide to ESG Questionnaires: Key Components, Data Collection, and Compliance for Sustainability Teams

In this blog, you'll learn the basics of ESG questionnaires, understand the different types you might encounter, and discover how to gather the necessary data for reporting.
Maikel Fontein
October 18, 2024
7
min read

What you need to know about CDP

This blog provides a comprehensive overview of CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), highlighting everything you need to know.
Maikel Fontein
October 18, 2024
6
min read

Mastering the EcoVadis Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide will help you confidently navigate the EcoVadis assessment process.
Maikel Fontein
October 18, 2024
5
min read

Antler invests in Passionfruit

Antler, the global leader in early-stage venture capital, has invested in Passionfruit
Maikel Fontein
September 11, 2024
2
min read

Why sustainability teams are the magicians of today's food industry

Why sustainability teams are the magicians of today's food industry
Maikel Fontein
August 28, 2024
2
min read

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