Tag Archives: certifications

Cacao Travels: Dominican Republic – CONACADO Northwest

Posted on 04/29/2012 by M. A. Schweisguth

Here’s blog #5 on my cacao trip to Grenada and the Dominican Republic (DR), covering a visit the CONACADO cacao cooperative’s offices and northwestern producer communities. This is a bit long, as it’s meant to inform those interested in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture & Food, Chocolate & Cacao, Sourcing & Supply Chain | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Conference Presentation: Key Issues & Best Practices in International Labor

Posted on 01/22/2011 by M. A. Schweisguth

On behalf of FTSLA, I presented at the Organicology Conference, in a session on “Good Work: Best Practices for Domestic and International Labor.” My presentation focused on international labor and trade. My slides are available as a PDF. The rest … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture & Food, Sourcing & Supply Chain, Writing & Presentations | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Webinar Presentation: Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies

Posted on 01/21/2011 by M. A. Schweisguth

I coordinated and presented in another webinar for the Food Trade Sustainability Leadership Association, focused on “Sustainable Supply Chains: Purchasing Guidelines, Supplier Standards & Certifications.” My presentation focused on the background issues and business case, and slides are available as a PDF. … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability Strategy, Sourcing & Supply Chain, Writing & Presentations | Tagged | Leave a comment