All Ethical trade articles
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NewsEdeka refutes accusation over ‘unpaid’ invoices worth more than €1mn
Catman Fresh says it is considersing legal action against German retailer over alleged non-payment
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NewsBlue Skies receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Prepped fruit specialist recognised for commitment to sustainable business in prestigious royal honours list
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NewsBayer partners with IOM on seed donations for Africa, Ukraine
German agribusiness giant is donating seed worth approximately €875,000 to nonprofit and humanitarian organisations in 2026
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FeaturesGlobal Coalition launches charter for fair ocean freight practices
International alliance of fresh produce trade associations unveils voluntary charter to encourage more resilient supply chains
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NewsChiquita faces labour exploitation claims at Guatemalan banana farms
Report by Swiss advocacy group alleges worker mistreatment and sub-standard conditions on Rainforest Alliance-certified plantations
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NewsGreenyard director to lead Freshfel Europe
Frédéric Rosseneu named as successor to Salvo Laudani, with new vice-presidents from Netherlands and Spain also appointed
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NewsFreshfel to unveil new manifesto as industry challenges mount
Association marks 25th anniversary in Sicily, where its president Salvo Laudani is due to step down
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NewsFrance orders supermarkets to stop ‘deliberately misleading’ practices
Consumer affairs agency demands Carrefour, Leclerc, Aldi and Lidl cease “deceptive” marketing of fresh fruit and veg
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AnalysisBananas under pressure, but the solutions exist
The global banana sector faces a plethora of challenges, but industry experts insist the fruit’s future can be made secure by appropriate measures
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NewsFairtrade launches Global Strategy 2026-2028
The non-profit organisation’s three-year plan addresses fair prices, market access and climate adaptation
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NewsOscar Gold kiwifruit season underway in South Africa
France’s Primland says season looks ‘very promising’, as company highlights importance of grower partnerships
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NewsHigh court decision on mandarins could have wider implications
UK judge’s decision to dismiss Nador Cott Protection’s case could mean retailers continue to sell Tang Gold variety
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Features‘Resilience is about more than just multiple origins’
Wealmoor CEO Avnish Malde tells Fred Searle about the grower-importer’s rich history, his journey into fresh produce, and why supply resilience is in the firm’s DNA
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NewsPolish retailers adhere to new law on fruit and veg origin labels
Authorities report dramatic improvement after introduction of new flag regulation and major fines against Biedronka and Kaufland
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NewsAgri-food is the top sector for seasonal worker abuse, report finds
New analysis has found the global agri-food sector saw most alleged instances of abuse against seasonal workers with UK retailers among 600 major employers linked to cases
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NewsFyffes Partnership for Good generates female business plans in Costa Rica
Collaboration between Trudi’s banana brand and Care International UK has seen 228 rural women participate in structured training
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NewsKiwifruit labour providers forced to close
Two of Zespri’s New Zealand contractors cease trading with millions in unpaid taxes, after allegations of widespread non-compliance
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FeaturesStemilt Growers reports major gains through EFI certification programme
The US fresh produce grower has documented improvements across safety, productivity and workforce stability
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NewsMWW wins Gold GroceryAid Award for charity support
UK fresh produce importer and distributor Minor, Weir & Willis has received the Gold GroceryAid Award for its work supporting the national grocery charity
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NewsGlobal fresh produce trade weathers the storm to spark unbeatable Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica 2026 once again demonstrated its status as the world’s premier business, innovation and knowledge platform for the industry