The U.K. supermarket Tesco, a major buyer of fresh cherries, introduced its own integrated farm management scheme in 1992. The scheme, Nature’s Choice, sets environmental standards for suppliers, as well as product specifications. The environmental standards cover: —Rational use of plant protection products, fertilizers, and manures —Pollution prevention —Protection of human health —Use of energy, water, and other natural resources —Recycling and re-use of material —Wildlife/landscape conservation and enhancement. Farms must have a plan for managing the environment, detailing action to protect and encourage wildlife diversity, including planting hedgerows and creating wildlife corridors. The company has been working with suppliers […]