All Ethical trade articles – Page 15
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ArticleFyffes in Rainforest Alliance first
Finca Esmeralda, a Fyffes-owned farm in Costa Rica, is the first to earn the new 2020 Rainforest Alliance certification
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ArticleKenya’s future lies in quality
Comment: The future of Kenyan avocado exports rests squarely on adherence to quality standards, writes Chris Flowers, MD of Kenyan exporter Kakuzi
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ArticleInvest in biodiversity, urges IFAD
Protecting biodiversity is crucial to fighting hunger, warns the president of IFAD ahead of his speech at the IUCN World Conservation Congress
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ArticleRainforest Alliance urges collective effort
Non-governmental organisation Rainforest Alliance has stressed the need for collective power to create a shared vision of sustainability
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AnalysisResponsible avo sourcing crucial
As global production rises, Belgian importer Special Fruit says the priority must be to work only with responsible growers
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ArticleDemand stays strong at Karakuta
Kenya's Karakuta Farm is continuing to make progress, empowering more and more local women through the production of avocados
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ArticleFyffes sets itself 13 green targets
Company says recent events underlined need for companies to contribute to sustainable future for planet and people
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PodcastsFruitbox 67 - Mike Corbett, Tesco
Tesco's technical manager for salads considers the role that data plays in today's modern supermarket supply chains
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PodcastsFruitbox 66 - Nico Broersen, AgriPlace
Is your supply chain information buried away in a spreadsheet or email database? If so, it may be time for a rethink
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ArticleFairtrade Base Wage for bananas
The Fairtrade Base Wage came into effect on 1 July, boosting wages by up to 15 per cent for thousands of workers on banana plantations
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ArticleSustainability drives consumer purchases
Research from Fairtrade International and GlobeScan shows consumers are changing their purchasing decisions to make a difference on a range of issues
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ArticleGWF, Fresh Express provide Covid relief to Indian farmers
Together, they have provided medical insurance for 30 women farmers and their families
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ArticleReggie Yates partners with Blue Skies
Award-winning broadcaster joins forces with ethical fruit supplier to help support communities in Ghana
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AnalysisFruit Logistica Trend Report: A Fresh Start?
Trade fair's annual report considers Covid-19 impact and what future may hold for world’s fresh produce companies
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ArticleAgroFair marks 25 years of Fairtrade
Fairtrade specialist AgroFair has seen big changes in 25 years, but the firm's Frank Vermeersch and Luud Clercx tell World of Fresh Ideas that the job is far from done
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ArticleBrighter future for banana workers in Dominican Republic
New Fairtrade scheme will help undocumented migrants obtain legal status and access same rights as Dominican counterparts
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ArticleOrsero confirms sustainability commitment
The Italian fresh produce company has created a new department dedicated to delivering on the group's sustainability commitments
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitiere opens London facility
In the UK, Compagnie Fruitiere is boosting efficiency with its new banana ripening centre at London Gateway, while in France the company is diversifying
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ArticleSanLucar wins CSR award in Tunisia
President of North African country bestows honour on multinational in recognition of its treatment of workers
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ArticleWestfalia takes firm action on green issues
New group safety and environment executive believes group is on right path to greener, carbon-neutral future