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How Fairtrade Impacts the West African Cocoa Industry | Ask the Expert
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How Fairtrade Impacts the West African Cocoa Industry | Ask the Expert

Marieke van Schoonhoven

Cocoa farmers are terribly underpaid in West Africa. The majority of farmers in Ghana and Côte…

Does Fairtrade Really Work?
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Does Fairtrade Really Work?

Jane Alice Liu

The Fairtrade certification system was created to support and empower marginalised small-scale…

Fairtrade Certification | How Does Fairtrade Work?
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Fairtrade Certification | How Does Fairtrade Work?

Jane Alice Liu

In low-income regions, small-scale agriculture is the biggest source of income, job security and…

Human Rights in the Food System | Ask the Expert
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Human Rights in the Food System | Ask the Expert

Madhura Rao, Dr. Nadia Bernaz

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality,…

Black Tea: The Social Cost of Assam Tea
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Black Tea: The Social Cost of Assam Tea

Madhura Rao

Its deep, malty flavour makes it popular among tea connoisseurs around the world. Its status as an…

Vanilla Beans: The Cost of Production
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Vanilla Beans: The Cost of Production

Samanta Oon

Vanilla is one of the most volatile spices on the global market, and as prices fluctuate between…

Agro Robots | Which Robots Actually Work On Farms?
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Agro Robots | Which Robots Actually Work On Farms?

Annabel Slater

Harvesting fruit and vegetables can be repetitive and arduous. The human workforce is dwindling due…

Tomatoes in Italy: The Social Cost of Production
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Tomatoes in Italy: The Social Cost of Production

Silvia Lazzaris

Tomatoes are a staple ingredient in many homes across Europe, but the story of how they reach your…

Will Agricultural Robots Replace Human Agricultural Labour? | Opinion
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Will Agricultural Robots Replace Human Agricultural Labour? | Opinion

Jane Alice Liu

They might not be the kind you'd find in sci-fi fantasy books and movies but believe it or not,…

Coronavirus Lockdown Challenges Farmers & Food Supplies
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Coronavirus Lockdown Challenges Farmers & Food Supplies

Aran Shaunak

During the ongoing coronavirus crisis, governments across Western Europe have been keen to stress…

Cashew Nuts: The Hidden Cost of Production
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Cashew Nuts: The Hidden Cost of Production

Molly Melvin

Alongside the dramatic rise in health-conscious and vegan diets, cashew nuts are fast becoming the…

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