All articles by Maria Gonçalves – Page 25
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Comment & OpinionWhy the JBS case will have serious ramifactions for green investment
Mighty Earth’s claim against the Brazilian meat giant highlights a focus on transparency
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NewsFairtrade launches new map to spot labour and climate exploitation
Fairtrade’s new tool highlights risk areas associated with key commodities, such as forced labour and climate impact Fairtrade has launched a new tool to help retailers and suppliers identify potential human rights violations and environmental harm across their global supply chains. The group has released a new ...
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NewsNew Zealand trade deal: government ‘swerving’ concerns, claim MPs
New Zealand imports, such as lamb and beef, tend to be cheaper due to lower production costs The UK government is “swerving” concerns that a New Zealand trade deal would lead to unfair competition for local farmers, MPs have claimed. A cross-party group of MPs called out ...
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Analysis & FeaturesCommodities outlook: will food prices finally ease in 2023?
Global warming, the war in Ukraine, and China’s slowdown are some of the crucial factors affecting food commodities in 2023
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NewsFood supply ‘fully dependent’ on Russian fertiliser for next decade
Nearly half of the world’s potash is still sourced from Russia and Belarus
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NewsKeep yoga mat additives out of bread flour, government urged
Chemical substances used in yoga mats are at risk of being sold in the UK from next year
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NewsNet Zero Review recommendations could ‘significantly’ impact trade
Some of the key recommendations in Skidmore’s review include decarbonising freight and reducing trade barriers for green sectors
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NewsBangladesh garment factories exploited by UK supermarkets, says report
The study surveyed 1,000 Bangladeshi factories making clothing for global brands and retailers, concluding that many suppliers were paid less than the cost of production during the pandemic
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NewsCake and brownies go vegan to dodge Brexit checks
Pecan Deluxe Candy is bypassing border checks by making its products plant-based
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NewsDanone taken to French high court over plastic pollution
The Evian owner said it was “very surprised by this accusation”, which it “strongly” refuted
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NewsUK and EU hail Northern Ireland protocol breakthrough
Stalled Brexit talks over Northern Ireland reached a breakthrough on Monday after the UK agreed to give EU officials access to its IT systems for trade across the Irish Sea
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Comment & OpinionNew French border checks highlight ongoing food export friction
UK exporters will face additional bureaucratic burdens from 13 January due to new French border check requirements
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NewsNew French border check rules set to cause export ‘chaos’
Food exporters face the risk of “absolute chaos” at the French border from next week
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Comment & OpinionLula is good news for the Amazon and global trade – but the road ahead is bumpy
Brazil’s new government is tasked with growing the country’s exports-reliant economy whilst protecting the Amazon
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NewsBrazil must act urgently on Amazon to maintain trade, campaigners say
Brazil’s new president Lula da Silva has vowed to grow the country’s economy while protecting the Amazon from illegal deforestation
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Comment & OpinionChristmas cheer is all around us, but we must not forget about food poverty
Sadly, one thing won’t be taking a festive break: the cost of living crisis
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NewsTesco and Morrisons breach HFSS ban with Christmas promotions
The Grocer has seen pictures of two Tesco stores, in Reading and Richmond, and a Morrisons supermarket, also in Reading, appearing to flout the regulations
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NewsInvestors tell supermarkets to tackle increasing risk of modern slavery on UK farms
The investors claim the country’s supply chain has become increasingly dependant on migrant workers from outside of the EU since Brexit
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NewsTesco sued by Thai factory workers over alleged labour exploitation
Employees at the VK Garment Factory in Mae Sot, Thailand, are suing the supermarket for alleged negligence and unjust enrichment