Welcome to our training package titled “Voluntary Sustainability Standards for smallholders in Fruit and Vegetable supply chains”.
This package includes the following modules:
BASIC MODULES:
TM 2.1: Understanding Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS): Definition and Types
In this module, we will focus on defining Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and explore the different types of standards, which vary for different reasons.
TM 2.2: VSS and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This training module aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how VSS can be used to achieve them.
INTERMEDIATE MODULE:
TM 2.3: VSS for smallholders in Short-Supply Chains and Export-Oriented supply chains
The main goal of this module is to explore the diverse types of VSS and their applications in Short Food Supply Chains and Export-Oriented Supply Chains, using concrete examples such as the Demeter Participatory Guarantee System (PGS), the Economy of Love (EoL), and Organic EU.
ADVANCED MODULE:
TM 2.4: VSS Implementation: benefits and challenges
This module focuses on the implementation of (VSS), highlighting their benefits, such as improving sustainability practices, increasing market opportunities, and fostering community engagement. It also addresses challenges like financial constraints, knowledge gaps, and coordination issues, providing strategies to overcome them effectively.
