All Ethical trade articles – Page 34
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Retailers' sustainability goals "on track"
Group aims to reach 30 per cent sustainability on fruit and vegetable sourcing by the year-end, rising to 50 per cent in 2015
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Levahrt joins green sourcing project
Dutch company is latest to sign up to SIFAV covenant, committing to 100 per cent sustainable procurement by 2020
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IFOAM supports healthy soils
The organics movement has voted to promote soil health in order to feed the world while mitigating climate change and empowering farmers
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Fresh Summit donation nears 100 tonnes
Some 217,667 pounds of produce was donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
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Engelsman urges WTO action
Eosta CEO has called on the organisation to end hidden trade barriers for sustainable products
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Slavery advert is a ‘slight’ to industry
A television advert that depicts examples of modern slavery damages the reputation of fresh produce sector, NFU claims
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Produce World directors don lycra for charity cycle
Vegetable supplier staff cycle 130 miles and aim to raise £4,000 for children’s home and hospice charities
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Millennials driving fair trade demand
Within Asia Pacific, 64 per cent of consumers have said they are willing to pay extra for products from ethically responsible companies
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CH backs hunger initiatives
Logistics group CH Robinson and its produce division are backing two nationwide hunger relief efforts in the US
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Campaign gives away free Nelson Mandela film
The annual promotional campaign for South African fruit ups its ethical focus with film giveaway and donation to Mandela charity
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It's the Fairtrade countdown
As part of reaching 20 years of existence, the Fairtrade Foundation is letting the UK vote for its favourite Fairtrade product
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Ahold recognised for sustainability
Dutch retailer scores highly in areas including waste reduction and carbon emissions
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Retailers held to account for tomato workers' pay
Tesco, Sainsburys and Albert Heijn 'have responsibility’ to ensure living wage for workers in Moroccan tomato industry, says report
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Fairtrade remains high on shopping lists
Sales of Fairtrade products have grown 15 per cent worldwide in the past year, with bananas among the most popular products
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Special Fruit makes personnel changes
The Belgian importer has revealed that founder François Maes will quit as business development director in 2015, to be replaced by CSR-focused Karel Bolckmans
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Huge produce donation in Monterey County
The US fresh produce industry donates more than 17,000 pounds of fresh produce to The Food Bank for Monterey County
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Greek shooting trial ends in outrage
The acquittal of Greek farmers charged with shooting Bangladeshi strawberry pickers has provoked a scandal in Greece
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Prognosfruit plans sustainability focus
The annual apple and pear conference will shine a spotlight on sustainability and CSR when it comes to Istanbul in August
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RSA exporter marks Nelson Mandela Day
South Africans are today celebrating the life of late former president Nelson Mandela, by helping others less fortunate
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EU addresses unfair trading practices
The EC's communication on tackling unfair trading practices has been criticised by Copa-Cogeca for not going far enough