All Ethical trade articles – Page 18
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Clash over post-Brexit trade deals
With 1m Brits signing the NFU's food standards petition and Joe Biden winning the US election, Brexit pressures are mounting for the UK government
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Colombia to launch avocado sustainability seal
Corpohass says the new sustainability seal could set the benchmark for other Colombian agricultural products
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Eosta to launch online platform
The Netherlands-based organic trader is launching an online meeting place to facilitate contact and ensure stable supplies
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Blueberry spat continues with war of words
United Exports defends its reputation in South Africa, as Ross Berries denies licensing breach over OZblu varieties
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United Exports points finger at Ross Berries
Group alleges licensing breach following second reported seizure of South African blueberries in Rotterdam
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Sustainable systems the solution
Covid-19 is a wake-up call to the planet, according to Volkert Engelsman, CEO of Dutch organic specialist Eosta, with sustainable initiatives the only viable response
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Aldi "don't seem to get it"
Following last year's outcry over unsustainably low banana prices, the retailer and its Ecuadorean exporters show they have failed to learn crucial lessons
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Innatis clubbing together
Additional costs and challenges from Covid-19 have proven a test for all, but French apple grower Innatis has seen its team come together during this crisis, says president Marc Rauffet
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Fyffes outlines human rights plan
Fresh produce group announces its Human Rights Mitigation Action Plan following impact assessment
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Fruitbox: Why new varieties are an absolute must
Genesis Innovation director David Alba talks exclusively to Fruitnet ahead of next month's Global Citrus Congress
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Kakuzi responds to allegations
Following alleged human rights abuses by Kakuzi’s guards in Kenya, the avocado supplier has reiterated its commitment to local communities and a full investigation
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Jaguar continues its 'clean' citrus project
Dutch company says it will source more oranges from Egypt that have not been treated with chemicals after harvesting
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Fairtrade takes living wage action
Group has proposed a plan to achieve living wages for workers on Fairtrade-certified plantations
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Thx! names independent advisory board
Social impact label enlists produce industry experts to boost transparency and management
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Oppy adds Ocean Spray blues
Group offers both conventional and organic Peruvian blueberries whose sales positively impact farm worker communities
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CMR ramps up CSR efforts
Company reaffirms its commitment to social and environmental programmes in its operating regions
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Hortifrut builds Chile’s first floating solar plant
Plant marks latest stage in the company’s project to convert farms and packhouses to renewable energy sources
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CO2 Correct takes strain out of CO2 compensation
Industry veteran launches accessible carbon compensation scheme for the fruit and vegetable industry
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Waitrose runs Fairtrade banana pilot
Initiative in the Dominican Republic aims to boost workers' lives, and is revealed as part of Banana Lovers Day celebrations
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Kicking off the sustainability debate
FIFA Foundation and UPL sign memorandum of understanding to promote sustainable development and education through football