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Proposed EUDR delay: Impact on feed and livestock companies

Our CEO, Thomas Vaassen, shared key insights during a panel at the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam, discussing the implications of the proposed EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) delay. He emphasised that the extra year offers critical opportunities for further preparation and highlighted the importance of pilot projects in navigating compliance challenges. The panel also addressed data gaps and the complexities of sustainable soy sourcing.

Oct 25, 2024
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The Race to Map the World and Protect $110 Billion of Trade

Meridia was featured in Bloomberg’s article “The Race to Map the World and Protect $110 Billion of Trade.” The piece discusses the challenges the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) presents for smallholder farmers worldwide and highlights Meridia’s efforts to ensure they maintain access to regulated supply chains while halting deforestation. We collaborate with companies and traders exporting and importing the commodities affected by the EUDR to the EU market to verify the quality of their supply chain’s existing field and physical flow data and map farms where this data is still missing.

Jun 3, 2024
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Fund searches for start-ups with money from Leonardo DiCaprio and Invest-NL

We are excited to be Regeneration.VC's first investee in the Netherlands, with none other than renowned actor and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio backing this investment! 🚀 Learn more about why Regeneration.VC invested in Meridia as part of our Series A, which concluded last week. This significant investment will fuel the expansion of Meridia Verify®, our real-time agri-commodity data verification solution for EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) compliance, and more!

Apr 29, 2024
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Coffee, chocolate and EU deforestation rules

Read in the Financial Times how Meridia’s verification of field and physical flow data and validation of regulatory compliance is critical for EUDR compliance, which aims to reduce deforestation.

Apr 29, 2024
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Food industry calls for more time to implement EU deforestation rules

In this Financial Times article, Meridia emphasised the significance of the new EU deforestation regulation in reducing carbon emissions from the supply chains of key commodities and protecting biodiversity. We believe companies can achieve compliance within the stipulated timeline by taking immediate steps to improve their data quality.

Nov 13, 2023
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Rural land security: AFOR and CLAP, a winning partnership

The Côte d’Ivoire Land Partnership (CLAP), managed by Meridia, successfully secures land rights for cocoa farmers and promotes agricultural development.

Oct 4, 2023
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