All Ethical trade articles – Page 22
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ArticleFairtrade Base Wage for bananas
The Fairtrade Base Wage came into effect on 1 July, boosting wages by up to 15 per cent for thousands of workers on banana plantations
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ArticleSustainability drives consumer purchases
Research from Fairtrade International and GlobeScan shows consumers are changing their purchasing decisions to make a difference on a range of issues
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ArticleGWF, Fresh Express provide Covid relief to Indian farmers
Together, they have provided medical insurance for 30 women farmers and their families
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ArticleReggie Yates partners with Blue Skies
Award-winning broadcaster joins forces with ethical fruit supplier to help support communities in Ghana
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AnalysisFruit Logistica Trend Report: A Fresh Start?
Trade fair's annual report considers Covid-19 impact and what future may hold for world’s fresh produce companies
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ArticleAgroFair marks 25 years of Fairtrade
Fairtrade specialist AgroFair has seen big changes in 25 years, but the firm's Frank Vermeersch and Luud Clercx tell World of Fresh Ideas that the job is far from done
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ArticleBrighter future for banana workers in Dominican Republic
New Fairtrade scheme will help undocumented migrants obtain legal status and access same rights as Dominican counterparts
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ArticleOrsero confirms sustainability commitment
The Italian fresh produce company has created a new department dedicated to delivering on the group's sustainability commitments
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitiere opens London facility
In the UK, Compagnie Fruitiere is boosting efficiency with its new banana ripening centre at London Gateway, while in France the company is diversifying
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ArticleSanLucar wins CSR award in Tunisia
President of North African country bestows honour on multinational in recognition of its treatment of workers
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ArticleWestfalia takes firm action on green issues
New group safety and environment executive believes group is on right path to greener, carbon-neutral future
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ArticleIlip renews CSR plan
Packaging company outlines how it will reduce its environmental impact across the value chain
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ArticleEquifruit helps Longo's switch to Fairtrade
Canadian group becomes first retailer in North America to sell exclusively Fairtrade-bananas in all its stores
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ArticleNew Zealand’s new zero carbon banana
Partnership between All Good and T&G Fresh delivers a New Zealand first
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ArticleAfrican bananas need investment
Faced with a falling market share and declining prices in the EU, African bananas require investment to build resilience and sustainability, says Afruibana
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ArticleGlobalGAP launch consumer label for f&v
GlobalGAP has unveiled its new consumer label for fruit and vegetables, GGN Agriculture, in order to help foster trust between sustainable brands and consumers
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ArticleCalls for expansion of Duty of Care
A Dutch think-tank is calling on the government to broaden laws on Duty of Care to obligate large companies to act responsibly
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ArticleSustainable bananas take cooperation
The global banana sector will need to work together in order to become more sustainable, according to experts on webinar to mark Banana Day
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ArticleBanana prices must include real costs
The argument between producers and distributors concerning banana prices is not about to go away
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ArticleSoil for the future
Johannes Eisenbach of Biocyclic Vegan Standard discusses the largely ignored issue of contamination, as well as how we can act now to protect the soil