All Ethical trade articles – Page 25
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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"
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ArticleVietnam project sows seeds of sustainability
An innovative collaboration between New Zealand and Vietnam is helping to create a new supply chain model
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ArticleSanLucar to present new CSR report at FL
Projects extend to several countries including Germany, South Africa, Ecuador and Tunisia
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ArticleAvocados empowering women in Kenya
Karakuta aims to make Juja famous for avocados, which it believes can transform the lives of women in the country
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ArticleEcuador: banana prices 'not enough'
While welcoming a planned increase by Aldi Süd, industry officials have called on retailers and consumers to pay more
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ArticleJupiter Group scoops CSR award
Company’s charitable arm provides funding to numerous worthy causes across the globe
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ArticleDutch retailers in banana pledge
Majority of Dutch supermarkets agree to predominantly sell bananas that are sourced from plantations that pay a living wage
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ArticleEFI releases responsible recruitment tool
Equitable Food Initiative offers free Responsible Recruitment Scorecard for the produce industry