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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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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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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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On the way to PlanetProof recognized by the Global Ecolabelling Network
29 October 2021
This week, the certificate of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) was awarded to SMK for the quality label On the way to PlanetProof. With this, GEN recognizes the label as a reliable type 1 ecolabel. SMK, the administrator and developer of the label, can now work together with other ecolabels worldwide to make a greater impact on sustainability.
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Certification scheme On the way to PlanetProof Plant products 2021 now for all of Europe
17 December 2020
As of January 1st, 2021, SMK will publish the revised certification scheme On the way to PlanetProof Plant products, which is valid for all of Europe.
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On the way to PlanetProof added to the Sustainability Map
14 April 2020
On the way to PlanetProof for plant products is added to the Sustainability Map, the international comparison site for sustainable quality labels and standards. Sustainability Map shows how a product with On the way PlanetProof certification scores on various aspects. Sustainability Map is independent and offers information about various international quality labels and standards like LEAF, GLOBALG.A.P. and EU Organic Farming.
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