All Ethical trade articles – Page 57
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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
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ArticleSustainability summit tackles top issues
Key players from the food industry discussed the future of sustainability and eco-labels at the Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam
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ArticleRetailers back sustainability code
Leading European groups have signed up to the new voluntary Retail Environmental Sustainability Code
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Produce players in SA harassment scheme
Up to 5,000 South African workers on wine, fruit and vegetable farms stand to benefit from a groundbreaking new training package targeting discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace, thanks to a major new Comic Relief grant awarded to the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).
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ArticleResponsible trading still paramount
Despite pressure on margins, leading multinationals remain keen to demonstrate that corporate social responsibility continues to matter
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ArticleChiquita Hellas supports sporting initiatives
Company’s Greek subsidiary hands out thousands of free bananas at sports events and social schemes
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Sainsbury's to up spending in Africa
The UK retailer plans to boost its expenditure in Africa, as it continues to increase its Fairtrade offering
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ArticleEosta launches campaign in RSA
The Dutch company has unveiled a new campaign in South Africa, using the attention of the World Cup to help improve social conditions
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ArticleRetailers deny Agrexco boycott plan
Two of Italy's leading supermarket groups have distanced themselves from claims of a possible ban on all Agrexco Israeli products
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ArticleBroetje Orchards lands safety award
Apple grower-packer honoured with 2010 Chairman's Award from NCSI Americas in recognition of safety and social responsibility