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Why the UK’s Environment Bill is an important step in tackling illegal deforestation

By Alice Lucas. Deforestation is the second biggest cause of climate change after fossil fuels and accounts for 11% of…

4 min read | May 11, 2021

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A coffee farmer in COMBRIFOL co-operative stands next to racks of drying coffee beans

3 Fair Trade Businesses making a difference

World Fair Trade Day makes a splash on 8 May – the perfect chance to shine a spotlight on some…

5 min read | May 6, 2021

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New Fairtrade product compilation from left to right: Ben & Jerry's Twisted ice cream, Clipper Restoring Roots tea, Cru Kafe coffee pods, White Stuff jersey dress, Though Clothing joggers and sweatshirt, Co-op red wine, Forest of hope chocolate, Daylesford chocolate

9 exciting new Fairtrade products to try this Spring

A new season means a fresh collection of Fairtrade products hitting your favourite stores.

5 min read | May 5, 2021

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Fairtrade coffee farmer Esperanza Suazo Saenz

5 ways choosing Fairtrade supports farmers to adapt to climate change

Five inspiring ways farmers and Fairtrade are tackling the effects of climate change.

4 min read | April 30, 2021

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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…

3 min read | April 29, 2021

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Textile worker working at Armstrong India

From Rana Plaza to a sustainable fashion future

A Q&A with Fairtrade’s Senior Cotton and Textiles Lead, Subindu Garkhel.

4 min read | April 27, 2021

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Shantiben Charda a Fairtrade-certified cotton farmer picking cotton in Rapar district, Gujarat, India.

How you can support Indian cotton farmers through the pandemic

by Subindu Garkhel Senior Cotton and Textiles Lead Fairtrade. Cotton farmers are integral to the creation of many of our…

3 min read | April 23, 2021

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A fair future for South African wine

The wine sector is slowly recovering from a difficult 2020. We spoke to wine producers to understand the impact of the pandemic.

4 min read | April 16, 2021

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Six amazing artists campaigning creatively

Six talented artists, musicians and writers who are using their creativity to power up their activism.

9 min read | March 12, 2021

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a plate with beautifully displayed banana souffle, brulee banana slices and vegan chocolate mousse

Tony Rodd’s Banana Soufflé and Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe

2015 MasterChef finalist Tony Rodd shares an exclusive recipe for Fairtrade Fortnight 2021.

2 min read | March 9, 2021

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