All Ethical trade articles – Page 19
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ArticleCO2 Correct takes strain out of CO2 compensation
Industry veteran launches accessible carbon compensation scheme for the fruit and vegetable industry
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ArticleWaitrose runs Fairtrade banana pilot
Initiative in the Dominican Republic aims to boost workers' lives, and is revealed as part of Banana Lovers Day celebrations
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ArticleKicking off the sustainability debate
FIFA Foundation and UPL sign memorandum of understanding to promote sustainable development and education through football
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ArticleTenderstem donates to Kenyan kids
Children at the Maua School in Kenya’s South Lakes Region have enjoyed the arrival of resources, textbooks and playground equipment
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ArticleNic Jooste ready to get Immersed
The former Cool Fresh director is helping companies develop more positive social and environmental strategies
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ArticleDel Monte showcases sustainability
European subsidiary highlights its sustainability efforts via packaging such as tags and stickers
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ArticleGuillin joins plastic recycling scheme
Packaging firm teams up with Prevented Ocean Plastic to obtain ethically sourced and sustainable raw materials
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PodcastsFruitbox: Exclusive interview with Alk Brand, Westfalia
Conversation series continues its look at the avocado business in an exclusive interview with the group's new CEO
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ArticleEcuador’s banana sector faces up to Covid-19
Effective planning by companies and state have helped country confront pandemic, says Reybanpac
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ArticleTotal Produce details sustainable approach
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Total Produce has launched its first group-wide sustainability report
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ArticlePrimland upbeat on Chilean kiwifruit
Although the Covid-19 crisis continues to pose challenges, French kiwifruit supplier Primland expects substantial volumes from Chile this season
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PodcastsFruitbox: Time for women to take the lead
A movement to inspire women in the fresh produce industry is gaining real momentum, says co-founder Julie Escobar
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ArticleBanana sector embracing sustainability
Voluntary sustainability standards are increasingly being used by banana producers as challenges including disease and climate change mount
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ArticleEosta acting on Living Wages
The Dutch sustainability and organics specialist is determined to make a Living Wage the new normal for workers, beginning with mangoes in Burkina Faso
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ArticleRSA citrus backs black farmers
South African citrus industry announces details of investment in black farmers through participation in R307m fund
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ArticleSustainability calls for new mindset
Unless questions are asked about our economic model, and until “food citizens” band together, transforming the food system is likely to remain beyond our reach
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ArticleNic Jooste departs Jupiter Group
Company's business development manager and former Cool Fresh CSR director set to leave at the end of April
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ArticleFairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticlePink Lady highlights Commitment Charter
Pink Lady Europe says it is going "far beyond" its marketing remit, demonstrating "real environmental and social responsibility"