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Small-scale coffee in Latin America are on average more environmentally friendly than large-scale plantations, new Fairtrade research released ahead of International Coffee Day, Tuesday 1st October 2024, shows.

Fairtrade certified cocoa and coffee cooperatives are in an advantageous position when it comes to protecting forests and complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that will start to take effect at the end of this year, according to a new study by Fairtrade.

Fairtrade Foundation’s new campaign, ‘Be the Change’, highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities.

Fairtrade International has built a new Living Income Reference Price tool to help companies better understand how to make sustainable supply chains a reality.

The Fairtrade Foundation is pleased to announce it has appointed Dr Nyagoy Nyong’o as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees, succeeding Lord Mark Price, whose term ended recently.

The campaign, supported by Fairtrade’s celebrity patrons and ambassadors, highlights the stark reality that many non-Fairtrade farmers are facing, with households continuing to earn below the poverty line.

In recent weeks, the global coffee market has witnessed a significant surge in prices, prompting concerns over the impact this will have on stakeholders along the supply chain as well as the operability of the coffee industry as a whole.

Indian tea prices are currently being impacted by several factors, ranging from a robust domestic demand to loss in crops due to adverse climate conditions.

Twenty-two UK universities have gained Fairtrade status in recognition of their commitment to promoting ethical consumerism and pushing for fairer wages for farmers and workers.

The Fairtrade Foundation has launched a manifesto, calling on the next UK government to build fairness and resilience for producers and consumers.