All Ethical trade articles – Page 10
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ArticleOrganics Unlimited to celebrate 17th annual Grow month
The month-long campaign aims to raise awareness of company’s social responsibility programme
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ArticleBanana artwork puts low pay in spotlight
A collaboration between the Fairtrade Foundation and ‘Banana Bruiser’ artist aims to highlight the challenges faced by low-paid banana growers
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PodcastsFruitbox 87 · Kristian Moeller, GlobalGAP
Kristian Moeller of GlobalGAP talks to Chris White about the latest improvements to the world’s most widely used system to certify fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticlePort International joins SIFAV
Group aims to contribute to a more sustainable supply chain for fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleKenyan avocados rise to the standard
Doris Maina, CEO of Muranga County-based Jayashah General Supplies, talks about rising standards in Kenyan avocados, the impact of climate change and the main challenges facing the country’s small-scale farmers
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ArticleFyffes launches gender equality programme in Honduras
The programme aims to train men and women on gender and related issues such as health, home finances, interpersonal relationships and stress management
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ArticleAfruibana backs fair introduction of living wages
How a “Living Wage” will be calculated and updated requires a global consensus, the organisation stated, while the costs of implementation must be shared
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VideoMore room for growth in French market for avocados
Key players from France’s avocado trade explain how the country can continue to lead the way in terms of sales per capita
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ArticleGRI opens Brussels office to boost EU impact
The Global Reporting Initiative said the opening of its Brussels location comes at a crucial stage for corporate sustainability in the EU
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ArticleFyffes launches Community Medical Brigades in Honduras
Multinational extends medical assistance to Honduran communities during melon off-season
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ArticleDel Monte offers Kenyan avos to Europe
Sourcing from Kenya means that European demand for high quality year-round can be met, Del Monte says
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ArticleClemenGold Foundation aims to raise Covid-19 vaccine awareness
Foundation introduces Covid-19 awareness programme in South Africa to combat vaccine hesitancy in farming communities
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ArticleQuality shines through in gloomy 2022
During the Global Avocado Congress, Roger Armitage of Halls spoke about the challenges facing the company in 2022 and future growth opportunities
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ArticleSeeka releases first sustainability report
Company outlines initiatives and targets to measure its sustainability performance and initiatives to respond to climate change
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ArticleWestfalia takes avocado oil refining closer to circularity
New plant in Kwa Zulu Natal finds innovative ways of using waste generated from the refining operation
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PodcastsFruitbox 81 · Johnathan Sutton, Westfalia
Westfalia’s group safety and environment executive talks about driving the company’s sustainability strategy
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ArticleAgriPlace launches tool to identify fruit and veg supply chain risks
Ahead of new EU legislation, company launches SIFAV-enhanced system to assess environmental, social and regulatory risks
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VideoGlobal Avocado Congress 2022 registrations now open
Join us online on 7 July 2022 for a lively combination of talks, interviews and panel discussions all about the avocado business
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ArticleOrganic movement pushes for better pesticide reduction indicator
Critics say the EU’s Harmonised Risk Indicator adopted in 2019 is ineffective, discriminates against organic farming and undermines the goals of the Farm to Fork strategy
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ArticleLiving Wage avocados make a difference in Kenya
Kenya’s Mavuno Organics is producing the first Living Wage avocados in the world, according to Dutch supplier Eosta, which sees living wages as a crucial step toward social sustainability