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Fairtrade Foundation’s Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Nyagoy Nyong’o as new Chair and prepares to say farewell to long-standing CEO Michael Gidney
The Fairtrade Foundation is pleased to announce it has appointed Dr Nyagoy Nyong’o as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees, succeeding Lord Mark Price, whose term ended recently.
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Use your consumer power to contribute to a better tomorrow, Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 urges!
The campaign, supported by Fairtrade’s celebrity patrons and ambassadors, highlights the stark reality that many non-Fairtrade farmers are facing, with households continuing to earn below the poverty line.
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Fairtrade on soaring coffee prices
In recent weeks, the global coffee market has witnessed a significant surge in prices, prompting concerns over the impact this will have on stakeholders along the supply chain as well as the operability of the coffee industry as a whole.
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Tea prices in India
Indian tea prices are currently being impacted by several factors, ranging from a robust domestic demand to loss in crops due to adverse climate conditions.
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Fairtrade award granted to largest ever number of UK universities
Twenty-two UK universities have gained Fairtrade status in recognition of their commitment to promoting ethical consumerism and pushing for fairer wages for farmers and workers.
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Fairtrade manifesto – Next UK Government trade policy must work for people and planet
The Fairtrade Foundation has launched a manifesto, calling on the next UK government to build fairness and resilience for producers and consumers.
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Fairtrade to headline Glastonbury
Join Fairtrade as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with a campaign in partnership with Glastonbury Festival.
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Child labour can be tackled one step, one programme, at a time
Fairtrade understands that poverty is one of the root causes of child labour, and while we cannot solve this endemic problem we are taking steps to make a difference.
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Fairtrade joins Great Big Green Week for Climate Action
The Fairtrade Foundation is rallying its network of over a thousand local community groups to push for climate justice for farmers battling deforestation in low-income countries.
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Fairtrade Foundation marks 30 Year Anniversary with an urgent call for action
The Fairtrade Foundation has today published its 30th Anniversary Report, celebrating decades of transformative impact in ensuring that fair prices are paid to producers and farmers in low income countries.