All Ethical trade articles – Page 50
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ArticleDutoit's gift to Langkloof community
Dutoit makes gift to South African fruit growing region, that is expected to make a major contribution to the area's future
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ArticleSpecial Fruit opts for Fairtrade
The Belgian importer has revealed plans to sell under the Fairtrade label, with a commitment to expand its range in the future
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ArticleFairtrade Afghan raisins hit UK
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced that Fairtrade-certified raisins grown in war-torn Afghanistan will now be available in the UK
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ArticleFairtrade Foundation wins award
A mixed month for the Fairtrade Foundation has seen it scoop an award for Corporate Sustainability and hit back at IEA criticism
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ArticleThe Greenery goes greener
Joint venture with processing specialist Provalor will produce fresh vegetable juices and colourings for the processing sector
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ArticleFyffes recognised with carbon standard
Fresh producer distributor has been handed the Carbon Trust Standard after making strides in carbon reduction
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Zim leaders counter sector confusion
Zimbabwe’s Horticultural Promotion Council (HPC) has moved to counter confusion in the sector over a wage dispute that is still in court.
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ArticleFoodservice next under GLA crackdown
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) will turn its attention to stamping out abuses in the foodservice sector and non-supermarket trade in 2011, freshinfo can reveal.
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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