All Ethical trade articles
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NewsQueensland leads on horticultural workplace compliance
Queensland’s Wide Bay and Moreton Bay regions have recorded the lowest non-compliance rates in Australia according to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s latest horticulture report, positioning the state as a national leader in workplace standards
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NewsAldi to offer faster payments for smaller producers
Support from discounter comes in response to dry weather and is intended to help smaller suppliers manage cash flow challenges
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NewsChiquita urged to condemn arrest of Panama union leaders
US-based organisation Global Labor Justice has called on Chiquita to condemn the arrests of two Sitraibana union leaders following a six-week strike that halted Panama’s banana industry.
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NewsCo-op to halt sourcing relationships with countries violating international law
UK retailer Co-op Group has announced a new sourcing policy that will prohibit products from 17 countries identified as having community-wide human rights abuses, with implementation beginning June 2025
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NewsAmazon to be investigated for late supplier payments
The Groceries Code Adjudicator is launching the investigation with reasonable grounds to suspect Amazon has breached the code and is asking suppliers to contribute anonymously
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FeaturesSpreadsheets out, databases in: Agriplace heralds €50bn traceability tipping point
As compliance systems become increasingly digital and cloud-based, AI solutions provider says latest milestone signals major shift
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NewsEosta announces large-scale emissions reduction
Netherlands-based group says it has drastically cut its carbon emissions for fruit imports to Europe
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PodcastsThe Fresh Ideas Show: Banana drama, Brexit bridge-building, and a bunch of clever Kiwis
Fruitnet’s brand new podcast features exclusive interviews and expert analysis of the big stories in the fruit fresh produce business
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News‘Culture and commitment’: Panellists share tips on avoiding exploitation
Panellists at a session on seasonal labour at Festival of Fresh discussed how to prevent exploitation, newspaper coverage and the outlook for recruitment
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NewsSustainability schemes and green packaging top agenda at Sustainable Foods Summit
Sustainable Foods Summit is back in Amsterdam on 26-27 June, with a focus on sustainability schemes and eco-labels, as well as environmentally friendly packaging solutions
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NewsFairtrade International releases Annual Report
Report showcases the organisation’s progress despite uncertain economic conditions, climate change and geopolitical risks
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News‘Outdated and misleading’: Ecuador banana exporters refute Global Rights Report
Leading grower and exporter associations issue formal response, arguing report overlooks country’s recent progress
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CommentComment: Ecuador’s banana industry rejects report on workers’ rights
In a letter addressed to Fruitnet, industry leaders defend labour standards and point to recent social progress
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NewsBanana workers face ‘worsening crisis’, says new report
ITUC’s latest Global Rights Index suggests worker rights have been diminished in various parts of the world
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NewsNGO tells Chiquita: ‘return to Panama and reinstate workers’
Global Labor Justice accuses company of historic violations and being in breach of international conventions on labour rights
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NewsChiquita pulls admin staff out of Panama as strike continues
Company has apparently requested government permission to sack all of its remaining banana workers in the country
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PodcastsFruitnet Presents: How to square the sustainability circle?
Key players from production, packaging and labelling discuss opportunities and challenges presented by today’s need for environmental sustainability
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NewsPotato grower fined £20k is a ‘warning for industry’
A farming partnership has been fined £20k after an employee trapped their leg in a harvester machine, as watchdog warns it will not hesitate to take action
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NewsSuppliers asked for feedback on GCA
Retail suppliers are being asked to share anonymous views on how the watchdog Groceries Code Adjudicator is performing its role of monitoring retailer behaviour
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NewsAnalysis confirms Fairtrade’s positive impact
Review of 122 studies finds that Fairtrade is contributing to several areas of sustainable and ethical trade