All Ethical trade articles – Page 58
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ArticleEnd of banana war raises concern
In response to the phasing out of the European tariff on Latin American bananas, one UK journalist has called on shoppers to buy Fairtrade
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ArticleIFCO makes green commitment
RPC and pallet company agrees to supply 3,500 packaging containers to Berlin-based charity as part of new food bank initiative
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ArticleUK shoppers backing local food
Increased numbers of UK consumers have turned to locally produced food over the past three years, according to new IGD data
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ArticleDole to present sustainable solutions
Multinational to exhibit programmes aimed at reducing group's environmental footprint at Fruit Logistica 2010
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ArticleChiquita handed sustainability award
2009 Circle of Excellence Award presented to US multinational for innovative approach to environmental sustainability
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Soft-fruit farmer hit with GLA fine
David Leslie Fruits Ltd, a soft-fruit farmer in Scones of Lethendy, Perth, has been prosecuted for using an unlicensed Bulgarian gangmaster.
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Concordia in new management scheme
Farm employment and training specialist Concordia has launched a new programme to prepare horticulture workers for their first supervisory and management roles.
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Fairtrade Fortnight urges Big Swap
During February's Fairtrade Fortnight, UK shoppers will be encouraged to swap what's in their basket for a Fairtrade alternative
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ArticleEarthquake wreaks Caribbean havoc
The devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last week is causing chaos in the Caribbean produce industry, with volumes, trade and labour taking a severe hit from the natural disaster.
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ArticleFirst Fairtrade melons hit UK
The first-ever Fairtrade melons reached UK supermarkets at the end of December, supplied by COODAP in Brazil
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ArticleDel Monte unveils website redesign
Del Monte Fresh Produce highlights global capabilities and sustainability programmes via redesigned online presence
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ArticleEC confirms new banana cartel charges
Commission accuses unnamed importers based in southern Europe of having broken antitrust rules
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ArticleOxfam attacks ‘food miles’ claims
Fresh produce group welcomes report from charity, which claims focus on ‘food miles’ could harm climate and communities
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ArticleNFU pressures RPA over payment suspensions
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to take the decisions necessary to ensure it can release payments due to fruit and vegetable co-operatives in time for Christmas.
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Tax loophole sparks labour row
A tax loophole allowing agencies to pay wages as “expenses” has caused loss of business and widespread indignation in the agricultural labour sector as tax “cheats” put pressure on suppliers and other agencies alike.
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ArticlePhilippines to launch Fairtrade bananas
Two Philippine companies have been working with local growers to gain accreditation for the country’s first Fairtrade bananas
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S&A submits scaled-back proposal
Herefordshire soft-fruit grower S&A Produce has submitted proposals for scaled-back workers’ accommodation at Brook Farm, Marden.
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GLA clamps down on tax cheats
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.
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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.