Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
This study evaluates the spatial distribution of cadmium (Cd) in soils cultivated with avocado (Persea americana) in different regions of Peru, identifying factors that influence its concentration, such as texture, pH, organic matter, and agricultural practices. It was determined that several areas have elevated levels of Cd, which represents a risk to food safety and exports, especially given the...
The certifications in Latin America operate in legally weak contexts, either reinforcing accountability or enabling corruption. It proposes legal reforms to improve governance and public trust (Avesani, 2025).
100% of coffee cooperatives offer economies of scale through joint purchasing, cooperative funds, testing facilities and Fair Trade certification (Bosselmann, 2008).
71 farms in southern Bahia, totaling more than 3,700 hectares, began their organic certification process through the Biodynamic Institute in 2006 (Sanchez et al., 2021).
60 percent of the 220 organic registrations in 2014 in Bahia corresponded to cocoa production in the identity territories of Costa Sul, Baixo Sul and Costa do Descobrimento (Sanchez et al., 2021).
6.6% of total fluid milk sales in the United States were certified organic in 2022, increasing from 2.9% in 2009 (Gillespie et al., 2024).
