Africa had its own pavilion at Biofach, the World Organic Trade Fair in Nuremberg this year, which marked the first time African exporters were gathered under one roof in a concerted campaign to strengthen and promote ‘Brand Africa’. The number of exhibitors more than doubled to 75 this year in an effort to bring more visibility to African exporters. They are, in short, working examples of the ITC maxim ‘export impact for good’ and the fair was a wonderful showcase for the changing face of African organics.

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We put 10 questions to Rob Cameron, Chief Executive of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO).

In the maze of the environmental labels: an opportunity or a barrier?

An ancient tribe in the Guyanese rainforest has joined forces with scientists and business to prove their forest is worth more alive than cut down

Commercial opportunities for investment and entrepreneurship in biodiversity go way beyond only agriculture, a major new study suggests

The Coconut Coast Project in Bahia, Brazil, supported by ITC, provides consumers with first-class quality tourism and products, while achieving first-class results for the local community