This Fairtrade Fortnight, let’s collaborate to empower farmers
A fairer, more sustainable food system relies on the support of committed and valuable partners who share our ambition, says Kerrina Thorogood, partnerships director at Fairtrade Foundation
Sainsbury’s CTO John Elliott departs
John Elliott said during his tenure at the retailer “technology has radically transformed both customer and channel experiences”
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How cocoa is going green
Chocolate brands are facing increased scrutiny over their eco-credentials. How prepared are big brands? And what lies ahead?
Uber Eats and Deliveroo among businesses facing most allegations of migrant worker rights abuses
The food delivery companies were linked to three labour abuse cases each in the first half of 2024
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Tesco loses landmark court showdown over ‘fire and rehire’ tactics
Usdaw took legal action against Tesco to strip some warehouse workers of their higher pay by ending their contracts and then offering to rehire them
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Co-op rapid delivery partner Stuart cuts courier pay without warning
A table showing the 2023 pay structure has been removed from the Stuart website
My organic food job: Harry Gerrard-Stevenson, social media manager, Mr Organic
For Organic September, social media manager Harry discusses how Mr Organic shares his values and vision on how to balance consumerism and the environment
Asda workers protest as multibillion-pound equal pay hearing begins
Protests will be held outside the Manchester Civil Justice Centre, where the case begins this morning, and outside the TUC Congress in Brighton
This hires new marketing director to boost brand awareness and engagement
Debbie Epstein, formerly of Montezuma’s Chocolates, Bounce Foods and The Body Shop, brings a wealth of experience
Soil Association’s Alex Cullen on farming, sourcing and Beyoncé
‘I get such a kick out of hearing farmers’ motivations to be organic and the impact they have in the world’
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