All Ethical trade articles – Page 27
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ArticleFirst global soil-to-shelf agtech company launched
Blooom harnesses the power of technology to lift smallholder farmers out of poverty
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ArticleLatAm producers rally against banana price cuts
Industry adopts unified stance and says action will be taken if Aldi presses ahead with latest proposed cut
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ArticleCo-op chief calls for end to in-house ethical labels
CCO Michael Fletcher says Fairtrade is “gold standard” and other labels “fall short”, appearing to criticise Sainsbury’s “Fairly Traded” mark
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ArticleSol Group empowers through Fairtrade
Melon leader looks to grow awareness of the impact of Fairtrade on local production communities
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ArticleCountdown’s Nick Hewer becomes Fairtrade patron
Game show presenter and former Apprentice star joins the foundation in a bid to boost public support for the certification body
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ArticleNo-deal Brexit ‘disastrous’ for Fairtrade farmers
Reverting to WTO terms could result in lower prices, smaller Fairtrade volumes and reduced wages for growers in developing nations, foundation warns
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VideoMGE pioneers Fairtrade fruit in India
Asia Fruit Logistica: Girish Sarda talks about building a sustainable model for mango, grape and pomegranate exports
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ArticleOne Banana battles poverty
Company's 2017 Living Wage programme aims to fight poverty in Guatemala, with a concept going beyond that of a minimum wage
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ArticleCarrot growers call for ‘lasting change’ to crop use model
Producers urge more retailers to follow Asda’s lead in adjusting specs and usage model after nightmare growing conditions
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ArticleSupermarkets reveal commitments to drought-hit growers
Six of Britain's top nine retailers outline measures taken to support growers through weather-related supply difficulties
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ArticleCarrefour debuts new organic area
New Bio Experience department at its Chambourcy hypermarket includes local, seasonal and responsibly sourced produce
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ArticleLawsuit says Walmart stole freshness tech
Tech firm Zest Labs accuses retailer of copying its Zest Fresh system to develop project of its own called Eden
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ArticleAsda ‘treats suppliers worst’ among Big Four
Iceland finishes bottom overall in Groceries Code rankings, while Aldi tops leader board for fifth year in a row
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ArticleAldi backs new plants and flowers pledge
NFU Plants and Flowers Pledge challenges retailers to sell more British flowers and ensure fair relationships with growers
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Article"Organic food is cheaper for society"
The Soil Association's Peter Melchett said recent views from Syngenta boss on necessity of GM and pesticides were 'outdated and wrong'
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ArticleFyffes recognised for Fairtrade dedication
Group receives CLAC award for commitment to Fairtrade practices in the banana sector
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ArticleFairtrade to investigate Kenyan picker wages
The group has responded to Mail on Sunday claims of flowers sold in UK retailers being picked by workers below 'living' wage
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ArticleVBT flags progress on sustainability
The Belgian association of horticultural cooperatives has released its third sustainability report laying out the successes of the Responsibly Fresh label
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ArticleCitrus chief hits out at "political posturing"
CGA's Justin Chadwick says the organisation will continue to support workers while working to head off unrest
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ArticlePink Lady continues growth
Despite the tough trading environment and the company’s focus on CSR commitments, Pink Lady apples have recorded strong sales this season