All Ethical trade articles
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NewsCo-op members vote in favour of ceasing trade with Israel
An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour
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NewsDriscoll’s ‘confident’ it can overturn CBC court ruling
Company launches appeal against decision in favour of California Berry Cultivars, which it says infringed its strawberry variety patents
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NewsWomen in industry urged to fill in mental health survey
New survey hopes to fill gaps in knowledge around specific barriers to support and wellbeing among women working in agriculture
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NewsAvocado Africa 2025 set for Nairobi
The fifth International Africa Avocado Congress takes place in the Kenyan capital on 27-30 May, with a focus on how to boost the competitiveness of African growers
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NewsFairtrade “remains the go-to ethical label” for shoppers
Clear link to responsibly made products is recognised by consumers of all ages, new research shows
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NewsFairtrade offers Living Income Reference Prices on demand
LIRP will accelerate action to improve farmers’ income for any Fairtrade product grown by smallholder farmers
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FeaturesUSAID cuts a “threat” to small farmers in developing world
The consequences of the termination of USAID-funded technical assistance programmes are hard to predict for the global fruit and vegetables business, but small producers are likely to be the first to feel an impact
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NewsFrom Brittany, with pride
Prince de Bretagne’s product manager Pierre Gelebart explains how the collective brand allows small-scale market gardening to continue to thrive
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NewsAI offers solutions in food supply chain compliance
New tools using Artificial Intelligence signal a shift in how the food industry handles “certification overload”, according to Dutch AI solutions provider Agriplace
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NewsSanLucar and VFB Stuttgart make RSA dreams come true
Football legends Cacau and David Kannemeyer attend opening of new sports ground and training programme
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NewsJaguar begins grassroots impact programme
Harvest of Hope aimed at improving the lives of members of the communities from which it sources its fruit
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NewsVip puts apple growers at centre of new campaign
Farmers at heart of new project, with several sharing stories on social media and even taking part in store tastings
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NewsSpar sells Trudi’s bananas in UK first
Retailer’s primary wholesaler James Hall & Co says premium-branded fruit has boosted sales following shift in consumer demand
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NewsFairtrade International names new CEO
Lisa Prassack will take up the role of chief executive on 7 April
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NewsFyffes recognised for environmental sustainability contribution
Group wins the ‘Sustainable Project of the Year: Agrifood’ 2025 award at the PwC Business Post Sustainable Business Awards in Dublin
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NewsFresh Direct and City Harvest celebrate one million meals
The major milestone was announced during Food Waste Week, which is taking place on 17-23 March in the UK
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FeaturesBerry business bursting with potential
Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key
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NewsAvocados “unfairly scapegoated”, says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
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NewsMorocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce
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NewsEurope’s veg exporters “closely monitoring” US tariff situation
The potential impact of Donald Trump’s tariff wars remains highly uncertain, but for European vegetable exporters targeting the US market, much may depend on the availability of alternative sources