How FNET Drives Human Rights in the Food Industry: Fiona Wheatley’s Reflections
As we say a heartfelt thank you and goodbye to our board member, Fiona Wheatley, we thought we’d ask some questions about her experience of being on the Food Network for Ethical Trade’s (FNET) board. Fiona, the Responsible Sourcing Manager at Bakkavor, served on FNET’s board between 2022 and 2025. Let’s hear from Fiona herself… […]
Celebrating Growth and Collaboration: FNET’s Largest Member Day
In November, FNET hosted its largest-ever all-member meeting and AGM. It’s been a period of change for the organisation, with new members of staff joining the team, and a period of growth across the membership. This meeting was a time to celebrate growing to 82 members, and we were thrilled to meet so many new […]
Welcome to Bliss – FNET’s new Operations Executive
We are happy to welcome Bliss Gibbons as our new Operations Executive. Bliss will support members, assist the board with financial and risk management, and act as the company secretary. Bliss has a keen interest in supporting human rights, rooted in an educational background in Anthropology. Bliss has most recently worked for the Institute and […]
From Awareness to Action: Tackling discrimination in your workplace
Discover a free toolkit to help businesses tackle workplace discrimination, developed by Sainsbury’s and Oxfam.
COOK’s First Year with the Food Network for Ethical Trade
A human rights perspective The Food Network for Ethical Trade is a membership organisation with nearly 80 members. We frequently have new members join, and they proceed through our “new member journey”, which we tailor to each individual member and their needs. Through this journey, they learn more about human rights in food supply chains, […]
What does Farm Safety Week mean for ethical trade and UK agricultural workers?
Learn how Food Network for Ethical Trade Members are tackling farm safety risks, from heat stress to machinery hazards, during UK Farm Safety Week 2025
Welcome to Jess – FNET’s new Communications and Membership Manager
Welcome Jess!! We are happy to welcome Jessica Turner as our new Communications and Membership Manager. Jess will be supporting the Climate and Responsible Recruitment Working Groups, as well as leading on our communications and website. Jess is a passionate communicator committed to justice and human rights. She has had the chance to work internationally, […]
FNET All Members Day – Manchester, May 2025
The Coop hosted 80 attendees at Food Network for Ethical Trade (FNET) All Members Day on 7th May 2025, which proved to be a productive and creative event. The day featured demonstrations of members artistic skills, updates on FNET working groups, and activities designed to help members connect and collaborate. Additionally, we delved into three […]
Seafood consortium release report into responsible recruitment in the global tuna processing sector
In May 2025, a consortium* of seafood groups across the tuna processing supply chain funded a study that seeks to provide insights on how to enhance responsible recruitment practices, and operationalise the Employer Pays Principle, by using examples from the global tuna processing sector. FNET’s comment on the report “The Food Network for Ethical Trade […]
Happy retirement Linda & reflections on a career in the food industry
Today marks a special day for FNET team and for Linda especially, as we say goodbye to our colleague and wish her a long and healthy retirement. Linda has been in the food industry for over 40 years across several sectors, different roles and operating in global geographies including Europe, Thailand, Vietnam and India. Linda’s […]