All Ethical trade articles – Page 51
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Fairtrade sales are making progress
Fairtrade is growing in line with its goals despite the downturn, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleGLA praises Samaritan Cornish grower
A Cornish grower has been praised by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) for coming to the aid of workers left freezing and destitute in a cabbage field.
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ArticleConcerns raised over Peru water footprint
Report claims expansion of asparagus production in Peru is "unsustainable" due to alleged over-use of water resources
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ArticleDole water conservation efforts recognised
Company receives honourable mention during World Water Week for reducing water usage at banana plant in Costa Rica
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ArticleTransFair USA to undergo revamp
US Fairtrade certification body to introduce new brand identity with change name to Fair Trade USA
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ArticleUGPBAN and Dunkirk reinforce ties
The French West Indian banana growers' union and the French port of Dunkirk have finally signed a new charter
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ArticleEmployer award for Rijk Zwaan
High employee ratings see Dutch group declared the best employer in the Netherlands for 2010
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ArticleDole highlights responsibility efforts
CEO David DeLorenzo has discussed the company's responsibility and sustainability efforts at a forum in Guatemala
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ArticleCompanies quizzed on marketing to kids
Chiquita, Del Monte and Dole among 48 companies which received August subpoenas from the Federal Trade Commission
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ArticleChiquita launches Biodigester system
New Costa Rica-based system designed to convert organic material into heat, energy and nutrient-rich fertilisers
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Guatemalan violence sparks rights scrutiny
Ethical rights body Banana Link has called on farm certifiers to challenge a number of farms in Guatemala after allegations of bloody violence and poor levels of pay.
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ArticleFairtrade citrus drive in New York
Food stores in Manhattan are promoting Fairtrade-certified South African citrus this week as part of an ongoing programme
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GLA uncovers "flagrant" worker abuse
After a “shocking catalogue of failures” discovered at a Lancashire gangmaster business - including paying workers well below the minimum wage and forcing them to use a mould-covered toilet - the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has revoked the company’s licence.
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Dole banana farm recognised by M&S
UK retailer hands Plan A farming award to Dole's Bananito operation in Costa Rica in recognition of sustainability efforts
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ArticleFresh & Easy outlines water plan
Tesco's US operation has embarked on a campaign to reduce water consumption in stores by 30 per cent
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ArticleUganda trials GM bananas
GM bananas are currently being tested in Uganda, but doubts remain concerning the benefits of GM for African farmers
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ArticleFairtrade campaign to focus on fruit
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced the coming launch of its new campaign to raise awareness of the growing range of Fairtrade fruit
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ArticleChile signs carbon reduction pact
Boosting consumer satisfaction, market presence and competitiveness lie at heart of Chilean fruit industry’s latest project
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ArticleWhole Foods supports Haitian growers
US food retailer ramps up Fairtrade-certified mango programme from Haiti as country gets back on its feet
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ArticleFairtrade success in Scandinavia
Over the past year, Fairtrade sales have been booming in Scandinavia, in spite of the tough economic conditions