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Fairtrade Launches Its First Living Income Reference Prices for Colombian Coffee
The new voluntary prices are a first step for companies and coffee farmers aiming to achieve living incomes in Colombia…

Fairtrade remains essential to universities despite disruption to academic year
Four new UK universities have achieved the prestigious Fairtrade University and College Award in the midst of the pandemic.

Fairtrade Foundation welcomes Part 2 of the National Food Strategy
‘The report comes at a critical time: farmers and workers who produce our food are already feeling the effects of the climate crisis.

Half of global consumers used their buying power to make a positive difference during the pandemic
As shoppers increasingly make ethical choices they provide ‘vital lifeline’ for cocoa farmers says Fairtrade movement on World Chocolate Day

Better wages and working conditions on farms are key to East African flower sector’s post-pandemic recovery, Fairtrade and partners tell industry
Flower retailers suppliers and consumers must start paying a fairer share of the value of stems they purchase so that…

Fairtrade launches global campaign to unwrap a fairer future for cocoa farmers
The Fairtrade “Bitter Sweet” global campaign encourages consumers around the world to recognize the connection between Fairtrade and better incomes…

New research shows Fairtrade raises living standards for cocoa farmers
New research shows that on average, Fairtrade boosts cocoa farmers’ spending on household essentials beyond the need for food by 9%

Fairtrade leads way to living wages for banana workers
The Fairtrade Base Wage comes into effect today meaning higher wages for thousands of workers on banana plantations

MAKE A #WAVEOFHOPE TO SHOW G7 WHY CLIMATE JUSTICE MATTERS FOR FARMERS
#WaveOfHope #ClimateCrisis #ClimateJustice #Fairtrade. The global Fairtrade community is challenging national leaders to at a minimum deliver on an unfulfilled…

Fairtrade launches coffee farmers’ guide to battling climate change
Fairtrade Africa has developed a Climate Academy Guide for coffee farmers in Eastern and Central Africa to enable them to…