All Ethical trade articles – Page 4
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ArticleRed Sea and Green Deal disruptions set 'uncomfortable' precedent
Marc Evrard of topfruit exporter Belgian Fruit Valley talks to Fruitnet about some of the issues behind the farmers’ protests across Europe and the effect of the disruptions in the Red Sea on trade flows to East Asia
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ArticleMore support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleCôte d’Ivoire banana industry makes progress on living wage
Banana exporters and trade unions agree joint strategy to negotiate living wages
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ArticleDole joins Global Women Fresh on International Women’s Day
World’s biggest fruit and vegetable supplier commits to take part in projects that promote gender equality and female empowerment across the entire industry
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ArticleVanguard puts water conservation label on Latin American grapes
Water For All, a project run by Continental Fresh, offers customers chance to demonstrate corporate responsibility when it comes to preserving natural resources
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ArticleWorld’s oldest fruit brand Fyffes could be replaced with Trudi’s in mainland Europe
Fyffes Group CEO Helge Sparsoe confirms plan to phase out label from continental Europe after extensive research suggests need for completely new consumer brand identity
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ArticleKakuzi commits to enhancing ESG standards
At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan avocado company Kakuzi, promised no let-up in the company’s efforts to ensure ”robust and sound” environmental, social and governance standards
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ArticleSouth Africa’s compliance effort targets sensible, sustainable steps
The South African fruit industry says its answer to the proliferation of social and environmental certification schemes is rooted in realism and pragmatism
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NewsSainsbury’s goes early on banana living wage contribution
UK retailer invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment, and urges others to do the same
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NewsEU governments respond to mass farmer protests
Farmers blocked roads across Europe this week, as demands for action on falling prices and rising costs heightened, pressing governments to offer concessions
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PodcastsFruitbox 100 · Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner, Aldi South Group
In the 100th episode of Fruitbox, Chris speaks with one of the world’s biggest food retailers on the hot topic of responsible procurement
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CommentComment: Now is the time to unite for impact
With the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive, considering your business’s environmental and social impact is becoming legislation, and it will be in companies’ financial and strategic interest to come together and embrace the change
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CommentComment: Brand activism – just for show, or real substance?
To what extent have the banana multinationals been able to leverage ethical and environmental certification into their bottom lines?
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NewsOrganics Europe reminds MEPs of “unsuitability” of PEF tool for agri-food
The Green Claims Directive is seen as an important step in the EU food system’s green transition, but the organic movement warns the use of the Product Environmental Footprint will ”open the door to greenwashing”
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CommentComment: Six essential steps towards sustainability
Any company that wants to secure its future must integrate sustainability into its business plan. But that’s easier said than done, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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NewsCity Harvest could double daily output thanks to depot expansion
New mezzanine floor at food redistributor’s depot will allow it to process an additional 60,000 meals a day and respond to escalating food poverty
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ArticleGetting set for the EU’s new CSR directive
As the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) starts taking effect, Joanna Nathanson, Freshfel policy advisor on sustainability and international affairs, and Frederic Rosseneu, Freshfel vice president and sustainability manager at Greenyard, shed some light on its expected impact in 2024 and beyond
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NewsFlamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK
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NewsFairtrade initiative to help UK retailers collaborate on sustainability
Sustainability initiative created by the Fairtrade Foundation has become the first of its kind in the UK to go through the Competition and Markets Authority’s new open-door policy for green agreements between businesses
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NewsTim O’Malley becomes FareShare trustee
Group managing director of Nationwide Produce to chair redistribution charity’s food committee