All Ethical trade articles – Page 49
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Dole banana farm recognised by M&S
UK retailer hands Plan A farming award to Dole's Bananito operation in Costa Rica in recognition of sustainability efforts
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Fresh & Easy outlines water plan
Tesco's US operation has embarked on a campaign to reduce water consumption in stores by 30 per cent
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Uganda trials GM bananas
GM bananas are currently being tested in Uganda, but doubts remain concerning the benefits of GM for African farmers
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Fairtrade campaign to focus on fruit
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced the coming launch of its new campaign to raise awareness of the growing range of Fairtrade fruit
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Chile signs carbon reduction pact
Boosting consumer satisfaction, market presence and competitiveness lie at heart of Chilean fruit industry’s latest project
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Whole Foods supports Haitian growers
US food retailer ramps up Fairtrade-certified mango programme from Haiti as country gets back on its feet
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Fairtrade success in Scandinavia
Over the past year, Fairtrade sales have been booming in Scandinavia, in spite of the tough economic conditions
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Sustainability summit tackles top issues
Key players from the food industry discussed the future of sustainability and eco-labels at the Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam
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Retailers back sustainability code
Leading European groups have signed up to the new voluntary Retail Environmental Sustainability Code
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Produce players in SA harassment scheme
Up to 5,000 South African workers on wine, fruit and vegetable farms stand to benefit from a groundbreaking new training package targeting discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace, thanks to a major new Comic Relief grant awarded to the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).
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Responsible trading still paramount
Despite pressure on margins, leading multinationals remain keen to demonstrate that corporate social responsibility continues to matter
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Chiquita Hellas supports sporting initiatives
Company’s Greek subsidiary hands out thousands of free bananas at sports events and social schemes
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Sainsbury's to up spending in Africa
The UK retailer plans to boost its expenditure in Africa, as it continues to increase its Fairtrade offering
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Eosta launches campaign in RSA
The Dutch company has unveiled a new campaign in South Africa, using the attention of the World Cup to help improve social conditions
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Retailers deny Agrexco boycott plan
Two of Italy's leading supermarket groups have distanced themselves from claims of a possible ban on all Agrexco Israeli products
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Broetje Orchards lands safety award
Apple grower-packer honoured with 2010 Chairman's Award from NCSI Americas in recognition of safety and social responsibility
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Plan A paying dividends at M&S
UK food and clothing retailer reports on continued success of eco and ethical programme during its third year
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Amsterdam summit tackles sustainability
The Sustainable Foods Summit will look at key issues relating to sustainability in the food industry when it convenes on 10-11 June
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GLA carries out further revocation
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority has revoked the licence of a Birmingham gangmaster after finding multiple non-compliances and a previously twice-revoked gangmaster heavily involved in the running of the business.
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Fairtrade veg market set to grow
Following Marks & Spencer's foray into Fairtrade vegetables, Organic Monitor sees an opportunity for big growth throughout Europe