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Help agricultural workers overseas tackle Covid-19’s economic impacts, says Fairtrade, as inquiry warns of widespread job losses
Fairtrade Foundation backs findings of a new parliamentary inquiry warning that economic harm of Covid-19 could be more catastrophic for people in poorer nations than the virus itself.
Fairtrade Foundation launches virtual festival to highlight harmful effect of climate crisis on farmers and food supplies
The festival will feature a series of events designed to engage and educate people around the urgent message of Fairtrade and climate change.
Lack of agreed trade deal with Ghana means banana farmers will face tariffs
Reacting to the news that Ghana has agreed the principles of a trade deal with the UK Government the Fairtrade…
Fairtrade takes big step towards living wages for banana workers worldwide
Fairtrade has announced a new base wage for all Fairtrade certified banana plantations, marking a unique move towards a living wage.
Fairtrade to world leaders: climate change is here and affecting farmers now
Fairtrade Africa’s Mary Kinyua said progress to net zero is not fast enough, and called for governments to work harder to bring down supply chain emissions.
New Fairtrade study highlights successes and ways forward towards gender equality
A new study from Fairtrade – published on Human Rights Day – has explored how women in particular have benefitted from Fairtrade certification.
Fairtrade Foundation opposes ‘short-sighted’ cut to UK aid budget
The Fairtrade Foundation has voiced strong opposition to the deep cut to UK aid, announced in today’s Spending Review, and has urged the Government to reconsider the move.
Fairtrade coffee and cocoa farmers in Central America report crop losses due to unprecedented hurricane season
Fairtrade farmers in Central America whose coffee and cocoa crops were damaged by Hurricane Eta earlier this month are at risk of suffering further heavy losses as hurricane season continues.
More dough for cocoa farmers
Ice cream icon Ben & Jerry’s pioneers holistic approach to living incomes for cocoa farmers, in partnership with Fairtrade.
FAIRTRADE LAUNCHES VIRTUAL ETHICAL ADVENT CALENDAR WITH EXQUISITE PRIZES WORTH OVER £2,500
Check out the Virtual Ethical Advent Calendar here. Peek behind the doors of Fairtrade’s Virtual Ethical Advent Calendar