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‘A blow to farmers’: Fairtrade responds to fall in cocoa purchase prices in Côte d’Ivoire
Commenting on the drop in the price of cocoa paid to farmers in Côte d’Ivoire Fairtrade’s Senior Cocoa Advisor Jon…
With an eye on Agenda 2030, Fairtrade and B Lab launch ‘key’ SDG partnership
Fairtrade the world’s most recognised label for social justice and sustainability and B Lab a global network of organisations dedicated…
Fairtrade and Lavender Green Flowers proudly champion women flower workers at Chelsea Flower Show 2021
The Fairtrade Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with leading London florist Lavender Green Flowers and celebrate the women…
‘There is no climate justice without fair trade’ – global movement launches climate position paper
In ‘bold’ position paper Fair Trade organisations urge inclusion of smallholder farmers and workers in climate solutions as global focus…
Fairtrade Foundation statement in response to UK Cabinet reshuffle
Responding to the changes in the UK Government’s senior ministerial team Tim Aldred Head of Policy at the Fairtrade Foundation…
Co-op commits international aid investment and launches climate change commitments for Fairtrade producers
Co-op has announced a commitment to continue to spend more than 0.7%* of its pre-tax profit to international aid.
Go bananas for bananas on 27 August – it’s Banana Lovers’ Day!
Thought you knew everything about bananas? Think again! This Banana Lovers’ Day the Fairtrade Foundation will launch a mini campaign…
Greggs switches to Fairtrade chocolate
Food-to-go retailer introduces Fairtrade chocolate in 100% of products that it makes itself. Greggs a leading UK food-on-the-go retailer has…
New study shows higher incomes for Fairtrade cocoa farmers
The household survey reveals that Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire have increased their incomes by 85% over the past…
Updating our coffee standard to be future-fit
Fairtrade’s Coffee Standard has been updated to reflect a stronger approach to trading practices and commitment to human rights and…