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Fairtrade supports partners with due diligence criteria
HREDD Criteria added to Fairtrade Hired Labour and Trader Standards.
One Easter Egg at a time: A fair deal for those who grow our chocolate
94% buy Easter eggs, yet 31% would avoid an ethical brand because of mistaken cost assumption.
Fairtrade launches petition to protect forests and farmers
The Fairtrade Foundation is launching a petition calling on the UK Government to ensure that incoming deforestation legislation does not push extra costs on farmers.
30 years of Fairtrade making its mark: Together we can build a better future
2024 is the 30th anniversary of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK, and the Fairtrade Foundation will be celebrating the achievements of the movement with innovative events and campaigns throughout the year.
Fairtrade comment on high cocoa prices
Fairtrade has long maintained that the cycle of boom and bust pricing is unsustainable for smallholder farmers, who need more stability in their livelihoods in order to invest in their farms and adapt to climate change.
Banana producers need more support
Banana producers need more support, says Fairtrade Foundation, as adverse weather and soaring costs push up banana prices.
Fairtrade statement on the passing of Frans “Francisco” Van der Hoff
Fairtrade mourns the loss of beloved Fairtrade co-founder Frans “Francisco” Van der Hoff, the visionary behind the very first Fairtrade certification initiative. He was 84-years-old.
Sainsbury’s invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment
From today every single banana bought at Sainsbury’s will contribute towards paying thousands of workers a fairer wage and support…
New study confirms Fairtrade roses from Kenya have smaller environmental footprint
Fairtrade roses from Kenya have a smaller environmental footprint when compared to roses produced in Holland, even when factoring in transport to Europe, according to a recently released report.
Fairtrade report shows farmers earn more with living income reference price
Cocoa farmers who were paid a living income reference price earned on average approximately 15 percent more compared to government regulated farmgate prices, according to a new report published by Fairtrade International.