All Ethical trade articles – Page 17
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ArticleGreenyard issues 2022 sustainability report
Group reports on a year that saw progress along the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025
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ArticleDrought conditions could result in UK shortages
Organisations and charities in the UK have called on the government to support sustainable practices to avert food shortages in future, as the impact of drought continues
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ArticleTop Italian chef offers fresh ingredients for Marlene campaign
Norbert Niederkofler of three Michelin-star Restaurant St Hubertus has agreed to represent the Italian apple brand
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ArticleFyffes reports on Honduras melon transformation
Changes to Honduran operations benefit more than 5,000 employees and temporary workers as well as local communities
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ArticleEast-West Seed strengthens sustainability commitment
Group’s new five-year strategy includes sustainability as one of its core pillars
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ArticleOrganics Unlimited to celebrate 17th annual Grow month
The month-long campaign aims to raise awareness of company’s social responsibility programme
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ArticleBanana artwork puts low pay in spotlight
A collaboration between the Fairtrade Foundation and ‘Banana Bruiser’ artist aims to highlight the challenges faced by low-paid banana growers
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PodcastsFruitbox 87 · Kristian Moeller, GlobalGAP
Kristian Moeller of GlobalGAP talks to Chris White about the latest improvements to the world’s most widely used system to certify fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticlePort International joins SIFAV
Group aims to contribute to a more sustainable supply chain for fresh fruit and vegetables
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ArticleKenyan avocados rise to the standard
Doris Maina, CEO of Muranga County-based Jayashah General Supplies, talks about rising standards in Kenyan avocados, the impact of climate change and the main challenges facing the country’s small-scale farmers
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ArticleFyffes launches gender equality programme in Honduras
The programme aims to train men and women on gender and related issues such as health, home finances, interpersonal relationships and stress management
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ArticleAfruibana backs fair introduction of living wages
How a “Living Wage” will be calculated and updated requires a global consensus, the organisation stated, while the costs of implementation must be shared
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VideoMore room for growth in French market for avocados
Key players from France’s avocado trade explain how the country can continue to lead the way in terms of sales per capita
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ArticleGRI opens Brussels office to boost EU impact
The Global Reporting Initiative said the opening of its Brussels location comes at a crucial stage for corporate sustainability in the EU
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ArticleFyffes launches Community Medical Brigades in Honduras
Multinational extends medical assistance to Honduran communities during melon off-season
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ArticleDel Monte offers Kenyan avos to Europe
Sourcing from Kenya means that European demand for high quality year-round can be met, Del Monte says
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ArticleClemenGold Foundation aims to raise Covid-19 vaccine awareness
Foundation introduces Covid-19 awareness programme in South Africa to combat vaccine hesitancy in farming communities
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ArticleQuality shines through in gloomy 2022
During the Global Avocado Congress, Roger Armitage of Halls spoke about the challenges facing the company in 2022 and future growth opportunities
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ArticleSeeka releases first sustainability report
Company outlines initiatives and targets to measure its sustainability performance and initiatives to respond to climate change
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ArticleWestfalia takes avocado oil refining closer to circularity
New plant in Kwa Zulu Natal finds innovative ways of using waste generated from the refining operation