All Fairtrade & CSR articles – Page 59
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Low-payers to get weeded out
The government is targeting cheating employers with a new regime of fines if they pay below the national minimum wage.
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GLA in Hull crackdown
In a further demonstration of a crackdown on illegal employment practices, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority has refused a licence renewal for a fresh-produce industry labour provider.
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ArticleSainsbury's sets out its stall
The push for corporate responsibility in the food industry has shifted from the government to the supermarkets, Sainsbury’s category manager Jat Sahota told the Re:fresh conference, before showcasing a number of initiatives led by the retailer.
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Morrisons depot closure to axe 582 jobs
The closure of a Morrisons distribution depot in Staffordshire, announced today, will do away with up to 582 jobs.
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Health and safety eating into office time
Small businesses spend almost two days a month coping with health and safety regulations, according to a survey from the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
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ArticleBanana giant holds hands up to terrorist transactions
Global banana giant Chiquita Brands International has admitted to federal authorities’ accusations that it has had financial dealings with high-profile Colombian terrorist organisations.
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Government tightens labour laws
The government has set out fresh proposals to protect agency workers from exploitation at the hands of cynical employers.
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Dole supplier gets Rainforest approval
A Dole supplier has earned Rainforest Alliance certification for one of its Costa Rica farms.
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ArticlePeterson to leave Wal-Mart
Bruce Peterson is to leave his position as senior vice president and general merchandise manager of perishables for Wal-Mart Stores.
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ArticleTesco draws up new SA standards
Tesco has been drawing up new standards governing worker conditions with its top-fruit suppliers in South Africa that will come into force for the upcoming season.
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ArticleFemale-friendly training to Improve skills
A subsidised training scheme aimed at women in the food and drink manufacturing industry is set to be launched by sector skills council Improve.
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ArticleCitrus packers hoop shares
Goede Hoop Citrus has secured an empowerment deal which sees staff acquire a 21 per cent stake in the company.
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ArticleNow Geest HQ is to go
Bakkavor is expected to close the former Geest headquarters at Midgate in Peterborough.
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ArticleNZ acts to fill worker gap
Seasonal workers in New Zealand will be offered work permit renewals in a bid to head off a labour shortfall for the 2007 harvest.
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ArticleGreasley goes to La Playa
Raoul Greasley has moved to Cambridge-based farm insurance broker La Playa.
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ArticleAgrexco hounded by pro-Palestine protesters
Police were called to Agrexco UK’s Hayes headquarters yesterday to prevent Palastine solidarity activists from disrupting its business.
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ArticleConcordia students nose ahead
The first students to take part in the Concordia Agricultural Bursary Scheme (CABS) have achieved a UK Graduate Diploma in Rural Management and Supervision.
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ArticleLabour issues worry Florida
A potential shortage of pickers is already worrying Florida grapefruit growers ahead of the start to the harvest in October.
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Evenett joins TCS team
After a period of strong growth, London Hire TCS has brought in David Evenett to bolster the company’s sales team.
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ArticleVital move for labour agency
Peterborough-based labour provider Vital Recruitment has moved into new custom-built 5,000sqft premises, as it gears up for sweeping changes in its sector later this year.