All Ethical trade articles
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CommentCan Veganuary get its veg back?
Harvey Choat, MD of food and drink comms agency Nexus, argues that the 2025 Veganuary campaign risks alienating consumers and should instead focus on a message of ‘plant-more’ rather than ‘meat-less’
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ArticleNGO calls for migrant workers to be documented in Dominican Republic banana sector
Banana Link says country’s banana sector employs around 70,000 Haitian migrants, who currently face the threat of deportation under a government decree
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NewsMann Packing launches Newman’s Own Salad Kits
New partnership between Fresh Del Monte and Newman’s Own “combines quality ingredients and a commitment to children’s wellbeing”
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NewsVog Products reports on sustainability progress
South Tyrolean company says it has made significant progress towards environmental and ethical development goals
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NewsFairtrade International “apprehensive” over Mercosur deal
Fairtrade is concerned that climate and biodiversity are not being accounted for in the European Union’s new trade agreement with Mercosur
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ArticleIPD aims to enhance transparency and trust
Through a focus on transparency, quality and long-term partnerships with producers, Import Promotion Desk is helping bridge the gap between smallholders in developing regions and European markets, says IPD’s Thomas Derstadt
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NewsNZ authority fines kiwifruit industry labour provider
Group says it will work with Zespri to stop malpractice, after it found Asad Horticulture Limited in breach of employment regulations
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NewsFairtrade and ICA announce partnership
Organisations join forces to enable more cooperatives and their members to realise sustainable livelihoods
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NewsFairtrade Fortnight drives up sales
Fairtrade sales in the UK outperformed the market during the 2024 incarnation of the annual campaign, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleJennie Coleman of Equifruit named one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs
Coleman was recognised by Waterstone Human Capital for the “inspirational culture” she has helped nurture at the Fairtrade banana company
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NewsAlbert Heijn launches new fruit and veg certification scheme
Company targets more ethical and sustainable fresh produce supply chains with introduction of new standards programme
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NewsClimate financing top of agenda at Cop29
As talks begin in Azerbaijan for Cop29, climate financing in the developing world is the number one priority for NGOs, while support for global offsetting schemes fades
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CommentComment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator
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NewsFruit and veg lead sales at Rewe’s ‘fully plant-based’ store
Bananas and cucumbers in top ten most-purchased items at Voll Pflanzlich, which stocks exclusively vegan-friendly products
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ArticleFrance’s INAO to launch campaign highlighting quality and origin marks
The national institute of origin and quality in France is set to promote signs identifying the quality and origin of produce to the general public for the first time
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NewsUS customs confiscate prohibited fruit marked as limes and chayote
Container seized at south-east Texas border crossing point after officials carried out cargo inspection
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NewsFyffes builds Belize health clinic
Group says the project reflects its commitment to the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates
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NewsChiquita launches 2024/25 Sustainability Report
Fresh produce giant says it is reinforcing its commitment to ’Behind the Blue Sticker’ strategy and climate action
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NewsCourt rejects Chiquita’s appeal against Colombia ruling
US federal court’s June 2024 judgement upheld, leaving company liable for millions of dollars in compensation payments
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ArticleRoadmap agreed for living wages in Côte d’Ivoire
Following a three-year programme backed by retailers including Lidl and Tesco, a roadmap for negotiating living wages throughout the banana supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire has been approved