Date of Publication: September 2, 2021

Author: Eva-Marie Meemken, Christopher B. Barrett & Jorge Sellare

Summary:

The continued proliferation of certification schemes aimed at mitigating social and environmental problems in the food sector calls for constant stocktaking of their effects. This Review examines some of the most prominent sustainability standards to discuss the issues of causality, exclusion, compliance and monitoring, excess supply and emerging country markets—ultimately identifying directions for future research.

Link to Full Reading:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00360-3