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SMK introduces sustainability fee for On the way to PlanetProof
SMK, the organization that manages the independent label On the way to PlanetProof, has made agreements with supermarkets on making the sustainability fee transparent for farmers and growers incurring additional costs for more sustainable cultivation and certification. Aldi, Lidl, Jumbo and Superunie have agreed to include the sustainability fee in the purchase price, making it visible on purchasing contracts and invoices. The arrangement makes sure that the sustainability fee remains transparent throughout the supply chain and is paid to farmers and growers. The specific fees are published by SMK and are based on research carried out by an independent organization.
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Call for input revision On the way to PlanetProof Plant Products
19 February 2024
The requirements of the certification scheme On the way to PlanetProof for Plant Products will be revised in the coming period. The new scheme will be valid from January 1, 2026. The revision ensures that the next steps can be taken in making arable and horticultural production more sustainable. All stakeholders are invited to submit proposals for revision.
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Criteria 2023 for plant products On the way to PlanetProof
21 December 2022
From 2023, new requirements will apply for On the way to PlanetProof Plant Products certification. After the input from many organizations, certificate holders and the decisions of the Board Experts, the revision has been successfully completed. SMK announces the requirements that will be valid for all of Europe from January 1st, 2023.
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AgriPlace Chain connects with On the way to PlanetProof
25 May 2022
Through a connection between AgriPlace Chain and On the way to PlanetProof, easy approval of suppliers is possible.
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Growth for On the way to PlanetProof continues
18 March 2022
SMK has announced the growth figures for the quality label On the Way to PlanetProof for plant products. These show that the quality label is experiencing an ongoing strong growth. Figures for dairy products will follow.
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Ongoing growth for dairy and eggs with quality label On the way to PlanetProof
17 March 2022
The quality label On the way to PlanetProof continues to grow. The area of land managed by dairy farmers who meet the sustainability criteria of On the way to PlanetProof increased by 3% in 2021 compared to 2020. The number of poultry farmers increased by 24% in 2021. Earlier, SMK announced the ongoing growth for plant products with the quality label.
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Publication of certification scheme On the way to PlanetProof Chain of Custody
28 February 2022
SMK publishes the certification scheme On the way to PlanetProof Chain of Custody version CoC.1. The Boards of Experts Animal and Plant Products finalized the criteria after evaluation of the existing criteria and a public hearing. The certification scheme is valid from January 1st 2022.
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