VBT presents the second sustainability report Responsibly Fresh
The Belgian fruit and vegetable marketing cooperatives, better known as ‘the auctions’, and their producers are delivering on their commitments to sustainable development. In 2012, VBT teamed up with the auctions and their producers to form the collective sustainability project and label Responsibly Fresh. At that time, the various participants each made a specific commitment.
The second sustainability report, which covers the period 2014-2015, shows that the participants have succeeded in their task and are constantly working to develop sustainably. For this purpose the collective character of the project remains important. The sustainability report has been handed over today by VBT to Flemish Minister-President Geert Bourgeois in the presence of the participating auctions.
In his reaction, the Minister-President underscored the fact that the collective approach of Responsibly Fresh is unique and can deliver added value abroad as well. The project produces an important impact because it is about the whole sector developing sustainably together. The key points in the report were explained to the press and stakeholders at the farm of chicory grower Marnick De Visschere in Koolskamp. He shared his own experiences regarding Responsibly Fresh.
Contact person: Philippe Appeltans – VBT general secretary – GSM +32 (0)475 95 63 16
More information: Responsibly Fresh – www.responsibly-fresh.com and VBT – www.vbt.eu
Please find below, following the presentation of the Sustainability Report Responsibly Fresh 2014-2015:
· The VBT press release
· The VBT and Responsibly Fresh logo
· A picture of the press conference on Wednesday 15.06.2016.
Using the link below you can download the Sustainability Report Responsibly Fresh 2014-2015.
http://www.responsibly-fresh.com/documents/home/duurzaamheidsrapport/sustainability-report-responsibly-fresh-2014-2015.pdf
