All Ethical trade articles – Page 55
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ArticleGrape Commission offers teacher grants
The California Table Grape Commission is offering funding as part of its 'Innovation in Teaching' programme
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13 charged in trafficking investigation
Thirteen people have been charged in connection with Operation Ruby - an investigation into an organised crime syndicate involving human trafficking from eastern Europe.
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Two-year ban for Peterborough gangmaster
A Peterborough gangmaster has had his licence revoked and received a two-year ban after failing to meet a raft of GLA licensing conditions.
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GLA swoops on labour trafficking suspect
A suspected labour trafficker has been arrested in a raid by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and the UK Border Agency.
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ArticleDole handed seafarer responsibility award
Fresh produce giant rewarded for corporate responsibility with regards to its seafarers and maritime employees
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ArticleRewe Tropenprojekt 'progressing well'
Protection of Panamanian wetlands in country's Bocas Del Toro province backed by Chiquita promotion during November
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ArticleFairtrade products register best ever month
TransFair has recorded a major success in the US, as Fairtrade goods continue to demonstrate impressive growth rates both in the US and worldwide
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French bemoan worker pay offer
French ministerial proposals to reduce the seasonal workers' rate of pay from €12 (£10.84) an hour to a little less than €9 have not been welcomed by growers.
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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.