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Consumers see Fairtrade as a reflection of their personal values
Consumers see Fairtrade as a reflection of their personal vales, based on fair prices, living income and improving farmer livlihoods. A multi-country survey released today shows that nine in ten (91%) British shoppers are familiar with the FAIRTRADE Mark. A majority believe it reflects their personal values.
New app to help producers reduce their use of highly toxic pesticides launches
Fairtrade, along with a coalition of certification schemes promoting safer pest control, announces the launch of a new free app designed to support the reduction of highly toxic pesticide use.
Strengthening farmer organizations for the future – Fairtrade revises flagship standard
Small-scale farmers play an important role in global food production, but they often benefit least from global trade.
Fairtrade to play a role in advising Government on trade policy
The Government has invited Michael Gidney, Chief Executive of the Fairtrade Foundation, to join the Government’s Strategic Trade Advisory Group to represent the voice of NGO’s and the millions of farmers that the UK relies on across the world for our produce.
Fairtrade launches project to empower Ethiopian women flower workers
As a new initiative aimed at empowering women flower farm workers launches in Ethiopia, The Fairtrade Foundation today (20 March 2019) welcomed the support of the project’s UK funder, the retailer Aldi.
More detail needed on development impact of no-deal tariffs
The Fairtrade Foundation has responded to the publication of tariffs that would apply in the event of a no-deal Brexit, by asking for more information on how these changes might impact developing country producers.
Cocoa farmers living on 74p per day deserve more
The Fairtrade Foundation’s new campaign calls on the UK Government and companies to ensure cocoa farmers earn living incomes by 2030 in line with the UN’s Global Goals to end poverty.
Chocoholics get their fix this Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade Fortnight, running from Monday 25 February – Sunday 10 March, sees a wide range of UK businesses from Waitrose & Partners to Divine backing Fairtrade’s cocoa campaign.
FAIRTRADE GOLD DEBUT AT LONDON FASHION WEEK 2019
For the first time ever, four leading ethical, certified Fairtrade Gold jewellers come together to exhibit their Fairtrade Gold showstopper pieces at the renowned London Fashion Week.
Fairtrade Fortnight 2019
Fairtrade Fortnight is the highlight of the year for the Fairtrade movement in the UK and in 2019 it will run from Monday 25 February until Sunday 10 March. Fairtrade is also celebrating 25 years of Fairtrade in the UK.