It was received last week by the company's Nick MacDonald and Paul Herman.

MPS, the certification body for the floriculture sector awarded the document, declaring that the company now officially complies with the requirements laid down by the ETI in the Base Code of Labour Practice.

There is increasing pressure from supermarkets and consumers to ensure that goods are produced under good labour conditions. Members of the ETI include multinational companies or transnational companies committed to business ethics and corporate responsibility, and to the promotion of worker rights.

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