All Ethical trade articles – Page 53
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Kent man gets GLA ban
A Kent labour provider has been handed down a two-year ban on working as a gangmaster after it was found he tried to breach his work permit restrictions.
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Lincolnshire gangmaster banned
A Lincolnshire gangmaster has had his licence revoked after misleading the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and breaching a variety of licensing standards, including illegal deductions and breaching minimum wage requirements.
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ArticleIndustry looks for SAWS replacement
Labour specialists have discussed the next stage for the industry as it looks to fill the gap left by the impending end of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS).
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Fairtrade
The Fairtrade Foundation celebrated its fifteenth anniversary by announcing a number of new initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the trademark and its work
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ArticleTrade awaits ruling on airfreight 'cartel'
EC decision on airlines' alleged collusion could open door for fresh produce companies to claim millions in compensation
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ArticleDole accused of denying worker rights
Study claims that although some progress has been made, the US corporation needs to do more to address concerns over workers’ rights
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ArticleBritish labour set to return
A changing mix in varieties and season lengths could prove the key to ensuring British people return to working in fresh produce, according to the South East’s new Horticultural Workforce Champion.
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ArticleDole faces human rights row
An incisive report into the alleged abuse of human rights by banana giant Dole has accused the company of denying workers “basic” rights and creating unfair working conditions, despite some progress.
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Sam’s Club expands Fairtrade offer
Sales of Fairtrade bananas at the US-based retailer have generated some US$615,000 in community funds since the program launched
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ArticlePandol focuses on employee health
The table grape giant recently joined the local community together in Delano, California, for a one-day health fair
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ArticleThe Greenery boosts sustainability
Dutch fresh produce company publishes its annual sustainability report, revealing recent advances in terms of CSR and efficiency
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Gangmaster guilty over bogus scheme
A Bulgarian gangmaster has had his licence revoked after bringing in workers to the UK on a bogus posted workers scheme and then taking a huge cut of the workers’ wages for himself.
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ArticleDole signs deal to import Fairtrade fruit
Multinational reaches agreement with TransFair USA to import Fairtrade-labelled bananas and pineapples into the US
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ArticleRetirement ruling raises concern
A law firm is urging agriculture firms to pay close attention to retirement age law after the High Court ruled that the current default retirement age of 65 is lawful - for now.
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Retirement prospects worsen
Retirement has become more elusive than ever for retail business owners as the UK struggles to emerge from recession, according to new research.
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Businesses warned over insurance shirking
Running a business without insurance can have devastating effects, yet far too many firms are taking the risk, according to insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT).
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Disabled entrepreneurs encouraged
Advisory service Business Link is encouraging people with disabilities to consider starting up their own business.
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ArticleBulgaria cracks down on import fraud
The country's Finance Minister has launched a major investigation into tax evasion on produce imported from Greece and Macedonia
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Consumers still thinking of Fairtrade
New data has revealed that despite the economic downturn, consumers in the UK still consider Fairtrade food to be important
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ArticleChiquita and Rewe buy Panama wetlands
Land will be donated to local organisations in bid to preserve biodiversity in the Caribbean coastal province of Bocas Del Toro