All Ethical trade articles – Page 7
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ArticleReybanpac awarded as ‘Triple Impact Company’ for sustainability
The Ecuadorean banana supplier has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, including training programmes, plastic waste reduction and promotion of respect for human rights and gender equality
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ArticleReport highlights “endemic” abuse of migrant workers in Spain
Ethical Consumer says UK supermarkets have legal and moral obligation to ensure that the rights of workers they rely on are being met
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ArticleUganda’s jackfruit journey
Fred Searle visits Zahra Food Industries in Uganda as the up-and-coming jackfruit supplier begins to unlock the financial potential of the country’s ‘ancestral’ trees
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ArticleLatAm Taskforce hits back at Lidl banana promotion
It says the decision misaligns with the commitments taken by the retailer to support the sustainability efforts of the banana sector
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ArticleAldi scales up Fairtrade flower-worker scheme
Aldi boosts commitment to flower workers in Ethiopia through Fairtrade women’s empowerment programme
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ArticleFairtrade Premium is ‘critical step’ towards living wage for banana workers
Certification scheme plays key role in supporting retailers to meet their recently announced living wage commitments, according to report by Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleOppy outlines sustainability achievements
Group releases the first edition of its sustainability report titled ’Expect the world from us’
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ArticleUK retail coalition announces living wage pledge for bananas
Nine supermarkets commit to close living wage gaps in international banana supply chains
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ArticleEquifruit’s Jennie Coleman named Globe and Mail 2023 Changemaker
Changemaker Award given in recognition of her role in promoting responsible banana sourcing
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ArticleSupermarkets and suppliers raise awareness of forced labour risk
A short film produced by Stronger Together highlights problem of worker exploitation in Spain’s agricultural industry
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ArticleFairtrade enhances ICT sustainability partnership
Organisations sign new agreement aimed at boosting climate adaptation and gender empowerment efforts among smallholder farmers and enabling them to access new markets
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ArticleFrench apple sector decries Carrefour rebuff
The presence of Polish apples on Carrefour shelves is being taken by the French sector as a dismissal of recent demands for more sustainable pricing from retailers
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ArticleFruit Logistica 2023 comes to a successful conclusion
Over 60,000 trade visitors descended on Berlin last week for a truly international fresh produce event
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ArticleFairtrade results in better pay, says study
Fairtrade marque has positive economic impact on East African flower workers, new study reveals
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ArticleAldi launches too-good-to-go scheme
Aldi UK offers discounted surplus groceries nationwide via Too Good To Go app
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ArticleIFAD and AfDB aim to boost productivity in Africa
The African Development Bank and IFAD have teamed up on a joint mission to reduce Africa’s dependence on food imports and build sustainable food systems
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ArticleFairtrade risk map identifies human rights and environmental dangers
Map helps producers around the world build effective responses to greatest supply chain risks in collaboration with farmers and workers
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ArticleFrench apple growers uproot trees in protest
Apple growers in France say they need an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards, as the impact of increased costs bites hard
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ArticleWestfalia sets out green credentials
The company aims to shape the sustainable future of food through education, research and development and support for smallholder farmers
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South
In the first episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Aldi South’s direcior of global sourcing talks about the group’s efforts to ensure a living wage for banana growers, and its plan to take similar steps for suppliers of other products including pineapples