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Versatile and vital: in praise of Fairtrade olive oil
A staple on our shelves and a health-food hero, olive oil is also a vital source of income for Fairtrade farmers operating in challenging contexts such as the West Bank.

Fairtrade Valentine’s Day Gifts
This Valentine’s show your love to the farmers and workers who grew, harvested and packed your Fairtrade gifts.

Ripe with potential: the many benefits of Fairtrade avocados
We explore why Fairtrade avocados are good for our health, and also for the communities who grow them.

12 Ethical Fairtrade Wines
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Fairtrade wines so you can have a tipple, while also supporting the farmers and workers who grew the grapes.

10 years of innovation in Fairtrade gold
Fairtrade gold is presenting a new sourcing model that improves conditions for those working in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector.

How to have a Fairtrade wedding
We’ve created a list of ideas to help you align your ethical values with your big day, while also supporting farmers, workers and the environment.

How fair is Fairtrade coffee?
We spill the beans on how to tell if your favourite ‘fair trade’ brew is as ethical as it claims to be.

Launching a new clean energy access service during COVID-19 restrictions
Learn how Fairtrade coffee co-operatives in Uganda began the launch of new clean energy services for farmers in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions.

3 ways young people campaigned for climate justice in 2021
Fairtrade youth activists have been fighting for climate justice. Read some of the ways they took action to shape the future of our shared planet.