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Annual sustainability report 2008: Responsible banking for a sustainable future
29-6-2009 | Other news
One of the cornerstones of the Rabobank Group strategy is a high-quality policy for corporate social responsibility. Within this scope, we have continued to develop our CSR activities and financial services in 2008.
Food safety in China from farm to fork
26-6-2009 | Other news
Food safety starts at the beginning of the food supply chain. From farm to fork, all food and agriculture companies are at risk to food safety. “As a food and agricultural financier in Asia, Rabobank emphasises sustainability-oriented banking and sees a shared responsibility in promoting food safety along the whole food value chain,” said Robert Jan van Zadelhoff, Head of Rabobank Asia.
Is chocolate recession proof?
25-6-2009 | Other news
Eating chocolate has a ‘feel good factor’ and is considered an affordable luxury in some countries. However, during the financial downturn, luxury chocolate shops in airports and duty-free gift purchases are likely to suffer a significant drop in chocolate sales. Rabobank sees a sales dip in premium brand chocolates as one of many risks to producers in the report ‘Is Chocolate Recession Proof?’
Retiring Heemskerk’s parting advice: 'Safeguard this structure'
19-6-2009 | Other news
“When I was appointed Chairman of the Executive Board in December 2002, the Financial Times described me as a ‘banker on a pile of manure’. The Economist now calls this ‘proud to be dull,’” said the retiring Bert Heemskerk. The Chairman paused to reflect on his career and take stock of recent developments during his final speech at the Rabobank General Meeting 18 June.
'Sourcing excellence' re-enters the feed-to-food chain
19-6-2009 | Other news
“More than ever, purchasing raw materials at less favourable conditions than competitors can have a huge impact on corporate profitability and, of course, survival,” said Rabobank analyst Albert Vernooij in a report released at the Agri Vision conference 16-18 June 2009. Volatility in commodity prices has brought the pricing of raw materials or ‘sourcing’ back to the table for food and agribusiness profitability in the feed-to-food chain.
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