THE LITTLE green frog took a bit of a kicking in a recent episode of BBC’s File on Four. The programme visited a number of tea plantations certified by the Rainforest Alliance and found underage workers, people spraying chemicals without protective equipment and “living and working conditions are so bad, and wages so low, that tea workers…
Read moreToo busy for a brew
NEW RESEARCH has shown that two thirds of workers don’t take tea breaks because they’re too busy (44%), they aren’t allowed (25%) or they fear their boss will think they’re slacking (20%). Commissioned by Tetley, the research found that only a third of office workers take…
Read moreCaterers to chat with tea growers
CATERERS WILL be able to communicate directly with the communities producing their tea, thanks to a new project launched by Tetley. To support their commitment to Rainforest Alliance, Tetley has launched a new social media initiative, facilitated by Facebook. In March last year, Foodservice Footprint revealed Tetleys Farmers First Hand Facebook campaign which allowed consumers…
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