All Ethical trade articles – Page 55
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ArticleNFU pressures RPA over payment suspensions
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to take the decisions necessary to ensure it can release payments due to fruit and vegetable co-operatives in time for Christmas.
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Tax loophole sparks labour row
A tax loophole allowing agencies to pay wages as “expenses” has caused loss of business and widespread indignation in the agricultural labour sector as tax “cheats” put pressure on suppliers and other agencies alike.
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ArticlePhilippines to launch Fairtrade bananas
Two Philippine companies have been working with local growers to gain accreditation for the country’s first Fairtrade bananas
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S&A submits scaled-back proposal
Herefordshire soft-fruit grower S&A Produce has submitted proposals for scaled-back workers’ accommodation at Brook Farm, Marden.
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GLA clamps down on tax cheats
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is clamping down on those gangmasters and umbrella companies who abuse tax-free allowances for workers as a method of undercutting rivals.
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ArticleGrape Commission offers teacher grants
The California Table Grape Commission is offering funding as part of its 'Innovation in Teaching' programme
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13 charged in trafficking investigation
Thirteen people have been charged in connection with Operation Ruby - an investigation into an organised crime syndicate involving human trafficking from eastern Europe.
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Two-year ban for Peterborough gangmaster
A Peterborough gangmaster has had his licence revoked and received a two-year ban after failing to meet a raft of GLA licensing conditions.
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GLA swoops on labour trafficking suspect
A suspected labour trafficker has been arrested in a raid by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and the UK Border Agency.
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ArticleDole handed seafarer responsibility award
Fresh produce giant rewarded for corporate responsibility with regards to its seafarers and maritime employees
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ArticleRewe Tropenprojekt 'progressing well'
Protection of Panamanian wetlands in country's Bocas Del Toro province backed by Chiquita promotion during November
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ArticleFairtrade products register best ever month
TransFair has recorded a major success in the US, as Fairtrade goods continue to demonstrate impressive growth rates both in the US and worldwide
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French bemoan worker pay offer
French ministerial proposals to reduce the seasonal workers' rate of pay from €12 (£10.84) an hour to a little less than €9 have not been welcomed by growers.
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Kent man gets GLA ban
A Kent labour provider has been handed down a two-year ban on working as a gangmaster after it was found he tried to breach his work permit restrictions.
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Lincolnshire gangmaster banned
A Lincolnshire gangmaster has had his licence revoked after misleading the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and breaching a variety of licensing standards, including illegal deductions and breaching minimum wage requirements.
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ArticleIndustry looks for SAWS replacement
Labour specialists have discussed the next stage for the industry as it looks to fill the gap left by the impending end of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS).
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Fairtrade
The Fairtrade Foundation celebrated its fifteenth anniversary by announcing a number of new initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the trademark and its work
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ArticleTrade awaits ruling on airfreight 'cartel'
EC decision on airlines' alleged collusion could open door for fresh produce companies to claim millions in compensation
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ArticleDole accused of denying worker rights
Study claims that although some progress has been made, the US corporation needs to do more to address concerns over workers’ rights
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ArticleBritish labour set to return
A changing mix in varieties and season lengths could prove the key to ensuring British people return to working in fresh produce, according to the South East’s new Horticultural Workforce Champion.