All Ethical trade articles – Page 48
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ArticleMetro and Greenpeace discuss sustainability
An ideas exchange focused on the urgency to protect the environment and the retailer's revised sustainability strategy
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ArticleChile studies water footprint
Some Chilean fruit export sectors are participating in a water awareness project as concerns emerge over global reserves
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ArticleFrench blockades touch produce sendings
French president Nicolas Sarkozy ordered all fuel depots to be unblocked by police if necessary as protests against pension reform gripped the country and caused some disruption to produce consignments bound for the UK, on Wednesday.
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ArticleWal-Mart outlines sustainability initiative
Global commitment to sustainable agriculture will support farmers and strengthen local economies, group says
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ArticleRijk Zwaan tops Hillenraad 100 list
Vegetable seed company has topped the list of leading Dutch glasshouse horticulture companies
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ArticleUrban horticulture tackles poverty
As city populations in developing nations swell, a UN body is championing urban horticulture to create more sustainable futures
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ArticleDole responds to Costa Rica allegations
EXCLUSIVE: Dole responds to report and documentary by Consumers International and Guardian Films on intensive tropical fruit production in Costa Rica
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Fairtrade sales are making progress
Fairtrade is growing in line with its goals despite the downturn, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleGLA praises Samaritan Cornish grower
A Cornish grower has been praised by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) for coming to the aid of workers left freezing and destitute in a cabbage field.
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ArticleConcerns raised over Peru water footprint
Report claims expansion of asparagus production in Peru is "unsustainable" due to alleged over-use of water resources
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ArticleDole water conservation efforts recognised
Company receives honourable mention during World Water Week for reducing water usage at banana plant in Costa Rica
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ArticleTransFair USA to undergo revamp
US Fairtrade certification body to introduce new brand identity with change name to Fair Trade USA
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ArticleUGPBAN and Dunkirk reinforce ties
The French West Indian banana growers' union and the French port of Dunkirk have finally signed a new charter
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ArticleEmployer award for Rijk Zwaan
High employee ratings see Dutch group declared the best employer in the Netherlands for 2010
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ArticleDole highlights responsibility efforts
CEO David DeLorenzo has discussed the company's responsibility and sustainability efforts at a forum in Guatemala
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ArticleCompanies quizzed on marketing to kids
Chiquita, Del Monte and Dole among 48 companies which received August subpoenas from the Federal Trade Commission
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ArticleChiquita launches Biodigester system
New Costa Rica-based system designed to convert organic material into heat, energy and nutrient-rich fertilisers
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Guatemalan violence sparks rights scrutiny
Ethical rights body Banana Link has called on farm certifiers to challenge a number of farms in Guatemala after allegations of bloody violence and poor levels of pay.
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ArticleFairtrade citrus drive in New York
Food stores in Manhattan are promoting Fairtrade-certified South African citrus this week as part of an ongoing programme
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GLA uncovers "flagrant" worker abuse
After a “shocking catalogue of failures” discovered at a Lancashire gangmaster business - including paying workers well below the minimum wage and forcing them to use a mould-covered toilet - the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has revoked the company’s licence.