Rice is more than a crop. It is the foundation of food security for billions of people, a source of income for hundreds of millions of smallholder farmers, and one of agriculture’s most significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and water use. How the world grows rice matters — deeply. For over a decade, the […]
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The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is proud to announce the release of SRP Chain of Custody (CoC) Policy and Standard Version 2.6 — a significant step forward in ensuring that every grain of SRP-Verified rice can be traced, trusted, and transparently verified from farm to final consumer. Alongside this release, we are introducing an updated
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The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is pleased to announce the release of the updated SRP Brand Manual & Claim Guidelines Version 2.0. As the market for sustainable products continues to evolve, clear, consistent, and credible communication has never been more important. The updated Brand Manual has been developed to support SRP members, verified supply chain
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The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is pleased to welcome an important milestone in sustainable rice sourcing, with Lidl GB becoming the first UK supermarket to offer own-label rice verified under the SRP Standard. This milestone, as shared by Lidl GB, reflects growing momentum within the retail sector to strengthen sustainability, traceability, and responsible sourcing practices
The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for several seats on its Board. With several terms ending on 22 September, nominations are invited for the following positions: About the SRP Board The Board guides SRP’s work to advance sustainability across the global rice sector, supporting environmental stewardship, farmer livelihoods, and supply chain innovation.
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From Practice to Proof: SRP Standards Driving Real-World Impact In the heart of America’s rice belt, something remarkable is taking root—not just in the soil, but in the way farmers are redefining what sustainable agriculture looks like. This season, 33,996 carbon credits—the first of their kind from the 2024 growing season—have officially entered the U.S.
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Together, we can make sustainable rice the norm, not the exception Rice feeds over half the world’s population, yet its production significantly impacts our planet and communities. Today, the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is proud to launch the “I Choose Sustainable Rice” campaign, a global initiative designed to unite voices across the entire rice value chain in
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Help shape the future of sustainable rice—your feedback matters. The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) invites all members and stakeholders to join our upcoming webinar introducing the 2nd Public Consultation for the draft SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation v3.0. Why this matters The SRP Standard v3.0 will define how sustainability is implemented across global rice
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The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is pleased to invite stakeholders and the public to participate in the 2nd Public Consultation on the draft of SRP Standard for Sustainable Rice Cultivation v3.0. This updated draft is the result of: Your voice is vital in ensuring that the updated Standard is practical, inclusive, and aligned with both
31 March 2025 – The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Hans Castelijn, Managing Director of Van Sillevoldt Rijst B.V./Euricom to its Board. With extensive experience in the food industry and a deep commitment to sustainability, Hans brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain innovation, stakeholder engagement, and
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