All Ethical trade articles – Page 21
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ArticleFairtrade to investigate Kenyan picker wages
The group has responded to Mail on Sunday claims of flowers sold in UK retailers being picked by workers below 'living' wage
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ArticleVBT flags progress on sustainability
The Belgian association of horticultural cooperatives has released its third sustainability report laying out the successes of the Responsibly Fresh label
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ArticleCitrus chief hits out at "political posturing"
CGA's Justin Chadwick says the organisation will continue to support workers while working to head off unrest
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ArticlePink Lady continues growth
Despite the tough trading environment and the company’s focus on CSR commitments, Pink Lady apples have recorded strong sales this season
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ArticleOne Banana on climate change mission
Sustainable banana grower-shipper is stepping up its efforts to accelerate climate change action in Guatemala
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ArticleAldi helps out supplier in potato glut
Discounter bought 700,000 potatoes from its supplier Puffin Produce to help prevent waste
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ArticleTesco closer to 'closed packaging loop'
The retailer is reaching out to the government to help build national recycling infrastructure across the UK
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Article15 years of growth for LEAF Marque
The sustainable farming group unveiled their education arm LEAF Education on their 15th anniversary
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ArticleBerry growers running for food charity
Scottish producers Angus Soft Fruits are doing their bit for the community by raising cash for food banks and donating berries
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ArticleRSA backing for Stronger Together
Prominent businesses join programme to address forced labour in South Africa's fruit and wine industries
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ArticleSanLucar wins social progress award in Tunisia
Prize recognises SanLucar’s commitment to improving the working and living conditions of its employees
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ArticleGCA has "no concerns" over merger
The Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon, said larger companies were easier to monitor for supply malpractice
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ArticleNisa shopkeepers fight Co-op deal
The approved merger between the two companies is being challenged on legal grounds despite completion nearing
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ArticleLord Mark Price is new Fairtrade chair
Ex-Waitrose MD and trade minister named as chairman of the Fairtrade Foundation's board of trustees
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ArticleCommonwealth Fairtrade groups unite
Organisations come together to urge Commonwealth leaders to make trade fair
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ArticleEU aims to ban unfair trading practices
The European Commission wants to stamp out the "fear factor" in the food supply chain with sanctions for malpractice
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ArticleTesco free fruit hits 50 million mark
The retailer's Free Fruit for Kids campaign, started by a store worker, has helped tackle a lack of fruit consumption
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ArticleLEAF appoints new assurance manager
Sue Whittington arrives at the green benchmarking group from NSF Certification having previously worked in the horticulture industry
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ArticleG's teaching millennials how to manage veg industry
The salad suppliers announced a new scheme to help its young employees develop life skills
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Article“Substantial progress” made in green farming
Environmental farming charity LEAF revealed encouraging new figures for sustainable production practises