Author page: Carys Wright

January 2026 marks the inaugural shipment, of VIVE verified raw sugar produced at MSF’s Mulgrave Mill, with sugarcane sourced from Smartcane BMP accredited farms, departed the Port of Cairns bound for Japan.  Demonstrating the critical and unique role VIVE plays in connecting complex supply chains and enabling the movement of physical, sustainably sourced commodities by translating the needs of producers, processors, and buyers, ensuring each part of the value chain is…

VIVE Sustainable Supply Programme and the Smartcane Best Management Practice program (BMP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) confirming mutual recognition of sustainability alignment across their respective farm-level frameworks. This agreement marks a significant milestone in promoting transparency, reducing duplication, and accelerating sustainable sourcing across Queensland’s sugarcane sector. Smartcane BMP, developed by CANEGROWERS Australia and supported…

Mitr Phol Sugar,  World’s 4th largest sugar producer, has officially achieved the VIVE Claim Level across three flagship mills, marking a significant milestone in sustainable sugar production and supply chain transparency. This accomplishment confirms that Mitr Phol Sugar’s operations meet robust sustainability criteria across environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and supply chain integrity, as independently…