All Ethical trade articles – Page 49
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ArticleEl Ciruelo hits back at accusations
Spanish firm says it has been “wrongly accused” in labour dispute and receives backing of two trade unions
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ArticleDole signs pesticide settlement agreement
Settlement set to bring to an end all lawsuits against Dole entities from former employees claiming injuries from DBCP exposure
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ArticleBama marks 125 years with donation
Contributions to Red Cross campaign for drought-riven east Africa also made by those attending special anniversary event
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ArticleStemilt lauded for sustainability
Group is named on the Washington state Green 50 list for its Responsible Choice programme
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ArticleNature Counts for four Dutch growers
The Greenery awards its prestigious standard to four of its growers displaying impressive records of sustainable cultivation
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ArticleDutch-Colombian deal to boost Fairtrade
A partnership between Colombian and Dutch representatives aims to increase the supply of Fairtrade bananas in the Netherlands
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ArticleETI goes for new approach
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is launching a new approach aimed at driving widespread, sustainable change for and vulnerable workers in global supply chains including fresh produce.
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ArticleRSA trade questions labour report
Human Rights Watch investigation called into question by several leading members of the South African fruit industry
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ArticleThanet Earth exonerated after abuse allegations
Thanet Earth has been “exonerated” after a detailed investigation into labour practices at the Kentish glasshouse development.
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ArticleDole signs new Ecuador banana deal
Collective bargaining agreement with workers' union in Los Ríos seen as important step in developing labour relations
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ArticleFairtrade Ramadan launched in UK
A new campaign in the UK aims to encourage Muslims to buy Fairtrade products during Ramadan
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ArticleLidl and IFCO help put food on table
Logistics service provider and retailer contribute refrigerated van and returnable crates to charitable food distributor
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ArticleFairtrade herbs set for UK shelves
Bart Spices has launched a new range of Fairtrade organic herbs at Tesco stores
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ArticleDole launches sustainability website
New portal offers insight into Dole's social responsibility operations in the areas of water, carbon, soil conservation and packaging
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ArticlePhilippines banana labour spat
A major Philippines-based banana producer and marketer has been accused by labour activists of ‘union busting’ after the recent closure of one of its farms
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ArticleCosta Rica addresses pineapple concerns
Consumer disquiet prompts Costa Rican officials to focus on social and environmental issues within the pineapple sector
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ArticleBanacol pledges aid to poor families
Group to support impoverished employees and families in Costa Rica through its Corbanacol charitable foundation
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ArticleFairtrade unis on the up in UK
In the UK, the number of universities gaining Fairtrade status is on the rise, as students seek to raise awareness
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ArticleKraft garden to feed Chicago poor
Kraft Foods opens fruit and vegetable garden in northern Illinois for benefit of hungry locals
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Riccadonna loses second licence
Hesketh Bank grower and labour supplier Riccadonna Produce has had its gangmaster’s licence revoked for the second time as the Gangmaster’s Licensing Authority (GLA) uncovered a string of abuses at the Lancashire firm.