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Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 Campaigner Spotlight
30 years after Fairtrade products first hit the shelves in the UK, this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight was an unforgettable success. Campaigners across the country united to Be the Change for fairer trade and spread awareness for the Fairtrade movement.
Swaps for Good during Great Big Green Week
Great Big Green Week 2024 the UK’s largest celebration of community action to tackle climate change has begun
Fairtrade Easter Eggs
Have a cracking Easter this year with Fairtrade, and know your choice means cocoa farmers earn a fairer wage for their work.
IDH Banana Commitment – one year on
Find out what steps Fairtrade and UK retailers have taken to close the living wage gap in international banana supply chains by 2027.
Ethical Mother’s Day gifts
By choosing a Fairtrade gift this Mother’s Day, you’re supporting Fairtrade farmers and workers – including many mothers – across the world.
Fairtrade products you didn’t know were vegan
Trying Veganuary this year or just fancy cutting back on meat and dairy? The good news is that there are many products available that are both vegan and Fairtrade.
3 Fairtrade farmers tackling the climate crisis
Foncho, Sadick, Liliane and Mauro are tackling the impact of climate change so they can keep growing the foods we love in the UK.
Choose Fairtrade gifts this Christmas
Fairtrade gift ideas for anyone wanting to shop ethically this festive season.
6 reasons to buy Aldi Fairtrade flowers
We dispel some common myths about Fairtrade flowers and how Aldi is making positive changes in their flower supply chain and sourcing.
Meet some of the farmers behind your Fairtrade cup of coffee
Meet Angelica, Gerardo and María, three coffee farmers from Colombia who share how Fairtrade has impacted their lives and communities.