All Ethical trade articles
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NewsSanLucar sticks with Stuttgart for Champions League promo
Wide range of branded fresh and prepared fruit part of new campaign to promote healthy eating and support social causes
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NewsPort strike to hit US East Coast for first time since 1977
First shutdown of East Coast and Gulf Coast import-export hubs for almost 50 years expected to hamper fruit trade flows
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ArticleDemand growing for ethical products, says Equifruit
Despite significant cost pressures and high inflation, banana supplier Equifruit says demand is on the rise for ethically sourced, sustainable products
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NewsPort International expands Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru
Importer strengthens its collaboration with Peruvian producers specialising in organic and Fairtrade bananas for the European market
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NewsFairtrade Foundation launches new UK campaign
As Fairtrade Fortnight begins, the Foundation’s ’Be the Change’ initiative highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities
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NewsFairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price tool
Tool makes it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to enable living incomes and living wages
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NewsLidl extends worker salary tool to UK banana supply chains
Retailer plans to use living wage calculator developed with IDH to ensure it pays its share of ‘living wage’ for plantation workers
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ArticleNFU receives cash boost for school projects
NFU Education receives funding from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for nationwide school initiatives
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ArticleJenika seeks partners for Burundi avocados
Burundi avocados have a mission to reach international markets, with Tanzania and Kenya between the landlocked country and the Indian Ocean, but Jenika is looking for direct partners to ensure better returns for its growers
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ArticleCentral Co-op to raise funds for Samaritans
Central Co-op announces new charity partnership with Samaritans
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ArticleFairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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ArticleGrowers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK
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ArticleFairtrade International elects new board members
Eight members elected at the organisation’s recent AGM
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ArticleSodexo outlines three years of social impact work
Catering giant has committed to a wide range of initiatives to create meaningful impact
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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NewsFairtrade releases 2023 annual report
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
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ArticleChiquita plans to appeal US court verdict on Colombia killings
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
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ArticleChiquita must pay US$38m to families of Colombia paramilitary victims
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
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NewsUK consumers generate £28m in Fairtrade Premium
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
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NewsKoppert unveils sustainability strategy
Future Forward strategy is designed to push the group towards greater environmental stewardship and social responsibility