All Fairtrade & CSR articles – Page 52

  • Article

    GLA clamps down on tax cheats

    2009-11-27T13:01:01Z

    The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is clamping down on those gangmasters and umbrella companies who abuse tax-free allowances for workers as a method of undercutting rivals.

  • California grapes
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    Grape Commission offers teacher grants

    2009-11-23T12:07:37Z

    The California Table Grape Commission is offering funding as part of its 'Innovation in Teaching' programme

  • Article

    13 charged in trafficking investigation

    2009-11-21T12:01:01Z

    Thirteen people have been charged in connection with Operation Ruby - an investigation into an organised crime syndicate involving human trafficking from eastern Europe.

  • Article

    Two-year ban for Peterborough gangmaster

    2009-11-20T10:01:02Z

    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

    2009-11-18T12:01:01Z

    A suspected labour trafficker has been arrested in a raid by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and the UK Border Agency.

  • Dole
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    Dole handed seafarer responsibility award

    2009-11-16T11:46:51Z

    Fresh produce giant rewarded for corporate responsibility with regards to its seafarers and maritime employees

  • Chiquita Rewe Panama
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    Rewe Tropenprojekt 'progressing well'

    2009-11-16T10:54:34Z

    Protection of Panamanian wetlands in country's Bocas Del Toro province backed by Chiquita promotion during November

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    Fairtrade products register best ever month

    2009-11-13T11:11:46Z

    TransFair has recorded a major success in the US, as Fairtrade goods continue to demonstrate impressive growth rates both in the US and worldwide

  • Article

    French bemoan worker pay offer

    2009-11-13T11:01:01Z

    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.

  • Article

    Kent man gets GLA ban

    2009-11-12T09:01:01Z

    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.

  • Article

    Lincolnshire gangmaster banned

    2009-11-10T09:01:01Z

    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.

  • Terry Crosswell
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    Industry looks for SAWS replacement

    2009-11-03T11:01:01Z

    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).

  • Fairtrade banana
    Article

    Brand Dossier | Fairtrade

    2009-11-02T17:31:51Z

    The Fairtrade Foundation celebrated its fifteenth anniversary by announcing a number of new initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the trademark and its work

  • Air France airfreight beans
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    Trade awaits ruling on airfreight 'cartel'

    2009-10-28T10:01:52Z

    EC decision on airlines' alleged collusion could open door for fresh produce companies to claim millions in compensation

  • Dole
    Article

    Dole accused of denying worker rights

    2009-10-23T14:43:33Z

    Study claims that although some progress has been made, the US corporation needs to do more to address concerns over workers’ rights

  • Dr Alan Rae
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    British labour set to return

    2009-10-20T08:01:01Z

    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.

  • Dole faces human rights row
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    Dole faces human rights row

    2009-10-18T08:01:01Z

    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.

  • Article

    Sam’s Club expands Fairtrade offer

    2009-10-16T11:46:04Z

    Sales of Fairtrade bananas at the US-based retailer have generated some US$615,000 in community funds since the program launched

  • Pandol Health Fair
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    Pandol focuses on employee health

    2009-10-14T10:20:40Z

    The table grape giant recently joined the local community together in Delano, California, for a one-day health fair

  • Greenery sustainability 2008
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    The Greenery boosts sustainability

    2009-10-12T14:30:30Z

    Dutch fresh produce company publishes its annual sustainability report, revealing recent advances in terms of CSR and efficiency