All Ethical trade articles – Page 56
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ArticleDole faces human rights row
An incisive report into the alleged abuse of human rights by banana giant Dole has accused the company of denying workers “basic” rights and creating unfair working conditions, despite some progress.
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Sam’s Club expands Fairtrade offer
Sales of Fairtrade bananas at the US-based retailer have generated some US$615,000 in community funds since the program launched
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ArticlePandol focuses on employee health
The table grape giant recently joined the local community together in Delano, California, for a one-day health fair
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ArticleThe Greenery boosts sustainability
Dutch fresh produce company publishes its annual sustainability report, revealing recent advances in terms of CSR and efficiency
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Gangmaster guilty over bogus scheme
A Bulgarian gangmaster has had his licence revoked after bringing in workers to the UK on a bogus posted workers scheme and then taking a huge cut of the workers’ wages for himself.
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ArticleDole signs deal to import Fairtrade fruit
Multinational reaches agreement with TransFair USA to import Fairtrade-labelled bananas and pineapples into the US
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ArticleRetirement ruling raises concern
A law firm is urging agriculture firms to pay close attention to retirement age law after the High Court ruled that the current default retirement age of 65 is lawful - for now.
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Retirement prospects worsen
Retirement has become more elusive than ever for retail business owners as the UK struggles to emerge from recession, according to new research.
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Businesses warned over insurance shirking
Running a business without insurance can have devastating effects, yet far too many firms are taking the risk, according to insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT).
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Disabled entrepreneurs encouraged
Advisory service Business Link is encouraging people with disabilities to consider starting up their own business.
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ArticleBulgaria cracks down on import fraud
The country's Finance Minister has launched a major investigation into tax evasion on produce imported from Greece and Macedonia
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Consumers still thinking of Fairtrade
New data has revealed that despite the economic downturn, consumers in the UK still consider Fairtrade food to be important
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ArticleChiquita and Rewe buy Panama wetlands
Land will be donated to local organisations in bid to preserve biodiversity in the Caribbean coastal province of Bocas Del Toro
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Industry seeks labour answers
The future beyond the proposed scrapping of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) next year needs clarification for labour users, the industry warned last week.
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ArticleManfred Krautter leaves Greenpeace
Germany-based director who led campaigns against pesticide use in the fresh produce trade to set up new sustainability consultancy
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Fair Trade Fair back this autumn
The European Fair Trade Fair will be held this October in Lyon, France, as the importance of the sector continues to grow
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Fairtrade Towns site launches
A new International Fairtrade Towns website that will connect nearly 700 Fairtrade towns in 18 countries has been launched today by the Fairtrade Foundation with partners across Europe.
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ArticleSeald Sweet to supply Fairtrade citrus
As of this summer Seald Sweet International will become one of the first groups to source Fairtrade-certified citrus for the US market
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ArticleFairtrade produce sales soar in Europe
New study attributes increase in sales to growing retailer commitment and heightened consumer awareness
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Germans plan Fairtrade Banana Day
A total of 1m Fairtrade organic bananas are to be distributed in Cologne on 18 September as part of a major promotional event being organised by Transfair