All Ethical trade articles – Page 55
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GLA in Olympics push
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) is in talks to ensure ethical compliance is met as pressure is exerted on the supply chain by the Olympic Games next year.
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ArticleSafmarine honoured with award
Shipping line presented with an Investment in People of the Year award at an event in London
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ArticleFairtrade increases recognition
According to a new study by GlobeScan, Fairtrade leads the ethical labels in terms of global recognition
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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