All Ethical trade articles – Page 15
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ArticleIFAD and AfDB aim to boost productivity in Africa
The African Development Bank and IFAD have teamed up on a joint mission to reduce Africa’s dependence on food imports and build sustainable food systems
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ArticleFairtrade risk map identifies human rights and environmental dangers
Map helps producers around the world build effective responses to greatest supply chain risks in collaboration with farmers and workers
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ArticleFrench apple growers uproot trees in protest
Apple growers in France say they need an additional €0.20 per kilogram to save the country’s orchards, as the impact of increased costs bites hard
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ArticleWestfalia sets out green credentials
The company aims to shape the sustainable future of food through education, research and development and support for smallholder farmers
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South
In the first episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Aldi South’s direcior of global sourcing talks about the group’s efforts to ensure a living wage for banana growers, and its plan to take similar steps for suppliers of other products including pineapples
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ArticleTune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
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ArticleIDH supports Belgian retailers on living wages
The Sustainable Trade Initiative is backing the collaborative approach on living wages in the banana supply chain pursued by a coalition of Belgian retailers
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ArticleDole releases sustainability report
The report establishes new environmental, social and governance goals for Dole and its global employees through 2030
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ArticleRecord sales at BelOrta mask challenges
Turnover at the Belgian cooperative exceeded €500m for the first time in 2022, but uncertainty continues for its growers, impacted by soaring energy costs and a reduction in consumer purchasing power
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ArticleAldi enjoys record Christmas sales
Discounter’s December sales exceeded £1.4 billion for first time, spurred by cost-of-living crisis and World Cup
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ArticleFruPro calls for Christmas fresh produce donations
New campaign with City Harvest London and FareShare UK aims to divert 23,000 meals worth of fruit and vegetables to charity this Christmas
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ArticleCalavo Growers sets out new ESG commitments
Wide-reaching strategy built on four pillars: climate action, social responsibility, sustainable agriculture and sound governance
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ArticleRush Group celebrates four million meals with FareShare
Vegetable supplier reaches milestone with food redistribution charity following consistent four-year partnership
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ArticleEarth & Wheat supports charities with Christmas veg box
Student’s business will donate meals to charity for every box sold
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ArticleFyffes assesses LatAm farm communities
Fresh produce leader completes community needs assessements for 100 per cent of its Latin American farm neighbourhoods
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ArticlePaul Clüver handed conservation award
Former Capespan and Unifruco chairman rewarded for his conservation work on his family fruit farm in Elgin, South Africa
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ArticleBorough Market makes Jane Swift permanent CEO
Swift has experience in corporate and charity sectors having worked with Trussell Trust, Workers Education Association and Landscape Institute before joining the market
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ArticleKoppert takes sustainability steps
Group partners with Global Sustainable Enterprise Systems on CSR targets, circularity, CO2 reduction and biodiversity
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ArticleSanLucar school support project wins sustainability award
The programme aims to ensure equal and quality education for the children of Puebloviejo, Ecuador
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ArticleIndustry unites to protect seasonal worker welfare
Roundtable meeting addresses seasonal labour challenges following difficult year for recruitment and worker welfare