Author: Martine Parry
Love Chocolate, hate injustice? 6 reasons to choose Fairtrade
We all love chocolate but like most things in life, if you look more closely at the wrapper you can find out a lot more about the conditions under which the beans in your bar were produced.
After hope comes fear for the future following drop in price of cocoa
After hope fears for the future: Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa farmers warn that a drop of 25% in the price they…
How Fairtrade and Ben & Jerry’s are working towards a living income for cocoa farmers
Together with Ben & Jerry’s we’re on a mission to make a living income possible for cocoa farmers in West Africa.
Why buying Fairtrade bananas supports farmers in the face of hurricanes, war and disease
High up on the superfood list, bananas are rich in Vitamin B6 and C and are a good source of dietary fibre and manganese. But the true heroes behind Britain’s favorite fruit are farmers like Foncho from northern Colombia who work incredibly hard to grow bananas for us on their small family farms.
Easter Eggs: Who wants to farm cocoa when they grow up?
Are Easter eggs ‘luxury items’ that should not be indulged in during this current global crisis? Senior Media Manager, Martine Parry reflects on her recent trip to Côte d’Ivoire and explains why choosing Fairtrade Easter eggs now is more important than ever.
Invisible Women: The Unrewarded Labour Behind Chocolate
Imagine having the money you earn from growing cocoa compared to a bar of chocolate.
‘Purpose must come before profits’ say business leaders at conference on inclusive economies
‘Does capitalism need a reset? How responsible are corporates for their supply chains? Am I participating in modern slavery unknowingly? From tea bags to smart phones – how often do you think about the people behind your products?’
We all want fair trade and that means farmers need to earn more
“My message to consumers in the UK is please continue buying more Fairtrade tea so we can bring more development projects to our region” – Fairtrade tea producer