All Ethical trade articles – Page 9
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ArticleFairtrade calls for “trade and climate justice”
Ahead of COP27, Fairtrade has released a position paper titled The Clock is Ticking! calling on leaders of government and the private sector to deliver on climate targets
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ArticleFairtrade unveils first-ever ‘Non-Fungible Banana’
At COP27 Climate Conference, ’The Last Banana’ will warn delegates and governments alike that the future survival of the fruit is at risk
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ArticleDel Monte highlights sustainability milestones
Group highlights advancements toward reaching 2030 Sustainability Goals by releasing its new sustainability report
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ArticleAgroFresh named Champion of Board Diversity
Agtech company is recognised by The Forum of Executive Women for its work to enhance diversity and promote inclusion
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ArticleFairtrade raises banana prices
As production costs soar, Fairtrade announces that it is raising banana prices in support of farmers
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ArticleFairtrade growers demonstrate resilience
New study looks at the hardiness of Fairtrade producers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleThx! champions worker education with new scheme
Seeding Futures programme provides high quality educational support to workers and their families
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ArticleFreshfel Europe urges action as energy costs soar
Rocketing energy prices have prompted the European fresh produce association to call for action to mitigate the “far-reaching” impact on the fruit and vegetables sector
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ArticleFyffes and Bayer join forces in Honduras
Food chain partnership sees companies join forces to sustain local communities in Honduras with off-season corn programmes
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ArticleSunrays brand reinforces sustainability credentials
All of the brand’s grape suppliers are in the process of achieving Sustainably Grown certification
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ArticleRetailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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ArticleOverseas farmers “could carry cost of weaker pound”, warns Fairtrade
Fairtrade Foundation raises concerns that sharp currency devaluation will result in costs being passed on to struggling producers and consumers, as well as derailing sustainability efforts
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ArticleColombia Puede opens doors for rural farmers
A project to rebuild the social fabric in areas once blighted by armed conflict through farming and trade has helped thousands of farmers in rural Colombia
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ArticleDole Ireland awarded sustainability accolade
Origin Green ’gold status’ recognises the efforts of members that have achieved “exceptional annual performance” on their sustainability targets
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ArticleGreenyard issues 2022 sustainability report
Group reports on a year that saw progress along the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025
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ArticleDrought conditions could result in UK shortages
Organisations and charities in the UK have called on the government to support sustainable practices to avert food shortages in future, as the impact of drought continues
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ArticleTop Italian chef offers fresh ingredients for Marlene campaign
Norbert Niederkofler of three Michelin-star Restaurant St Hubertus has agreed to represent the Italian apple brand
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ArticleFyffes reports on Honduras melon transformation
Changes to Honduran operations benefit more than 5,000 employees and temporary workers as well as local communities
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ArticleEast-West Seed strengthens sustainability commitment
Group’s new five-year strategy includes sustainability as one of its core pillars