All Ethical trade articles
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Chiquita Panama past the point of no return?
Strike action has pushed the multinational out of the Central American country, possibly forever. So what does the future hold for the people and plantations it has supported for more than a century?
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PromotionComing soon: FPJ Sustainability Special
FPJ’s Sustainability Special tackles the big questions and opportunities in climate change mitigation, supply resilience and the push for net zero
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CommentComment: fresh produce sector faces sustainability turning point
The global fresh produce sector is experiencing a rapid shift in sustainability requirements, with Egyptian growers and exporters now facing pressure to move beyond mere compliance to demonstrating measurable environmental and social impact
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NewsThe Greenery reports €22.1mn profit for 2024
Dutch cooperative reports increased profits and high grower satisfaction with payout prices that apparently outperformed competitors
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NewsEquifruit socks it to low banana prices
At the Organic Produce Summit in the US, Equifruit aims to show how affordable it is to switch to Fairtrade-certified bananas, comparing the cost of the annual premium to that of a single sock
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NewsFairtrade adds Turkey to its list of producer countries
Fairtrade International has expanded its geographical scope to include Turkey as a producer country, responding to demand for certified hazelnuts from the region
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NewsIndustry calls for tougher biosecurity controls following illegal import sentencing
Insect riddled fruit and vegetables among the 62 tonnes of illegal product imported from Thailand for Sydney’s black market
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NewsOne Banana receives prestigious Walmart Trust Award
Family-owned banana supplier One Banana has been recognised with a prestigious Walmart Trust Award, highlighting the company’s excellence in sustainable production and food safety innovation
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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