All Ethical trade articles – Page 5
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PodcastsFruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris White about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
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NewsFyffes’ meal donations top 24 million
Some 10.5mn US meals have been delivered, along with more than 10mn UK meals and over 1mn Irish meals, Fyffes says
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NewsFairtrade highlights “urgent” banana challenge
Anna Pierides says too many banana farmers and workers are left vulnerable under current practices
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NewsIPD highlights melon varieties at Fruit Logistica
Import Promotion Desk will host over 40 companies on its stand in Berlin, presenting a broad range of products and sources, including a wide assortment of melons from Brazil, Morocco and Egypt
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NewsFairtrade Foundation appoints new CEO
Eleanor Harrison, previously chief executive at Impetus, will take up the role in March
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VideoVideo: Aldi adds avocados to ethical model
Watch our exclusive interview with Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South’s director of global sourcing, as the retailer expands its responsible sourcing programme
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NewsThe Wonderful Company commits US$10mn to LA fire relief efforts
Company pledges financial support for firefighters and police, and says it will also double employee donations
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NewsThx! goes from strength to strength
Innovative sustainability programme welcomes new and returning partners
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NewsTru-Cape shareholder Two-a-Day achieves Top Employer status
Group HR director Dimitri Jacobs says apple and pear supplier aims to become one of South Africa’s top 20 employers in the near future
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CommentCan Veganuary get its veg back?
Harvey Choat, MD of food and drink comms agency Nexus, argues that the 2025 Veganuary campaign risks alienating consumers and should instead focus on a message of ‘plant-more’ rather than ‘meat-less’
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NewsNGO calls for migrant workers to be documented in Dominican Republic banana sector
Banana Link says country’s banana sector employs around 70,000 Haitian migrants, who currently face the threat of deportation under a government decree
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NewsMann Packing launches Newman’s Own Salad Kits
New partnership between Fresh Del Monte and Newman’s Own “combines quality ingredients and a commitment to children’s wellbeing”
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NewsVog Products reports on sustainability progress
South Tyrolean company says it has made significant progress towards environmental and ethical development goals
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NewsFairtrade International “apprehensive” over Mercosur deal
Fairtrade is concerned that climate and biodiversity are not being accounted for in the European Union’s new trade agreement with Mercosur
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NewsIPD aims to enhance transparency and trust
Through a focus on transparency, quality and long-term partnerships with producers, Import Promotion Desk is helping bridge the gap between smallholders in developing regions and European markets, says IPD’s Thomas Derstadt
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NewsNZ authority fines kiwifruit industry labour provider
Group says it will work with Zespri to stop malpractice, after it found Asad Horticulture Limited in breach of employment regulations
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NewsFairtrade and ICA announce partnership
Organisations join forces to enable more cooperatives and their members to realise sustainable livelihoods
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NewsFairtrade Fortnight drives up sales
Fairtrade sales in the UK outperformed the market during the 2024 incarnation of the annual campaign, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsJennie Coleman of Equifruit named one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs
Coleman was recognised by Waterstone Human Capital for the “inspirational culture” she has helped nurture at the Fairtrade banana company
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NewsAlbert Heijn launches new fruit and veg certification scheme
Company targets more ethical and sustainable fresh produce supply chains with introduction of new standards programme