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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.

Fairtrade Presents: The Women Behind Your Coffee
On the 31 October the Fairtrade Foundation took part in the Virtual Global Coffee Festival by hosting a panel discussion titled: ‘Fairtrade Presents: The Women Behind…

Why it’s time to decolonise the curriculum and diversify learning
In a year when the Black Lives Matter movement and issues of racial injustice have gathered widespread attention in Britain, the debate around diversity in the national curriculum has been firmly back on the agenda for the education sector.

KitKat no longer Fairtrade
As the new cocoa harvest season kicked off in Côte d’Ivoire earlier this month, it also marked the sad moment when KitKats are no longer Fairtrade, a few months after Nestlé announced that KitKats would no longer contain Fairtrade cocoa and sugar.


What makes Fairtrade chocolate taste even sweeter?
Despite being one of the UK’s favourite treats, few people know the true story behind the chocolate bar they are about to enjoy.

10 facts about Fairtrade chocolate
10 facts about Fairtrade chocolate. What was the first ever Fairtrade chocolate bar and where does cocoa grow? Read this to find out.

Five reasons to buy Fairtrade flowers this autumn
We could all do with a little cheer as the pandemic continues, so what better way to do it than with some uplifting Fairtrade flowers?

Fairtrade and environmental justice
Fairtrade has always had justice at its heart. We fight the injustices of global trade, where the power balance is too often uneven, leaving many farmers and workers in poverty.