If women farmers had the same access to productive resources as men, they could increase their yields by 20-30%. That’s why UTZ and Coffee Quality Institute’s Partnership for Gender Equity are motivating change in the Nicaraguan coffee industry.
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If women farmers had the same access to productive resources as men, they could increase their yields by 20-30%. That’s why UTZ and Coffee Quality Institute’s Partnership for Gender Equity are motivating change in the Nicaraguan coffee industry.
The UTZ/Rainforest Alliance merger is an exciting step towards a world where business, sustainability and profit can have equal value. Justin Leavenworth, Global Markets Director of UTZ, explains more.
UTZ Program Director Britta Wyss Bisang wonders why the sustainability world is surprised by the recent merger announcement. She shares her thoughts on the similarity and the complementary strengths of UTZ and the Rainforest alliance and what drives this merger.
The Better Life component of UTZ is all about improving the lives of workers and farmers around the world. We talk to Beth Hearn, communication specialist at UTZ, to learn more about the human side of certification and what UTZ is doing to make a difference.
UTZ and the Rainforest Alliance have announced their intention to merge. As a truly global organization, we will have a greater reach and stronger voice, creating even more impact for farmers, communities, and our planet. And a greater ability to provide you with better services and solutions to your challenges.
There are at least 560 million female farmers and farm workers in the world, comprising, on average, 43% percent of the agricultural labor force. But they face a multitude of challenges. UTZ gender expert Joky François explains why gender equality is vital for sustainable agriculture, and what UTZ is doing about it.
With our 2016 annual report out this week, we sat down for a cup of coffee with Han de Groot, Executive Director of UTZ. We looked at some of the highlights of the last year, and saw how great things become possible when we work together.
The UTZ program has an enormous reach. In fact, it is the world’s biggest certification program for cocoa and coffee. But just how big is it? What are the different ways it can be measured? Data analyst Anne Dullemeijer looks at the 2016 data and explains.
We take a look at the concrete benefits of sourcing sustainable coffee with Henriette Walz, Climate Change & Environmental Expert at UTZ. Plus, we hear from some of the farmers in the field about the benefits they’ve seen.
Pesticides can be harmful for farmers, consumers and the environment. That’s why on UTZ farms pesticides are only used as a last resort. Indira Moreno Echeveri, UTZ’s pest management expert explains how integrated pest management works in practice with examples from around the world.
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