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Fairtrade launches Communities Scheme to mobilise grassroots campaigners for trade justice
The Fairtrade Foundation has launched a new-look Fairtrade Communities scheme. Launched this month the scheme will simplify the processes involved…
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New programme for cocoa cooperatives supports child labour prevention and remediation efforts
A new programme is launching today to support Fairtrade certified Ivorian and Ghanaian cocoa cooperatives to strengthen prevention and remediation…
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Response to amber/red rating for UK Government’s ‘aid for trade’ approach
The Fairtrade Foundation has expressed concern at the results of a review by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) of the UK’s ‘aid for trade’ approach.
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Consumer support for Fairtrade strong despite cost of living crisis
Consumers are staying loyal to Fairtrade as the most visible and trusted ethical label, according to new research findings.
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Call for cosmetic companies to invest in women shea entrepreneurs
The Fairtrade Foundation is inviting the cosmetics industry to invest in and work alongside West Africa’s women shea entrepreneurs.
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Fairtrade’s membership and sales grew in 2021, new report reveals
Financial benefits from Fairtrade sales and numbers of producers in the Fairtrade system reached record levels in 2021.
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Fairtrade: embrace power of partnership to see flower farmers flourish
The flower industry must embrace partnerships if it is to find sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the sector.
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Fairtrade to increase coffee Minimum Price
Fairtrade will raise its Minimum Price for coffee in an effort to strengthen protections for coffee farmers around the world.
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Aldi and Fairtrade to deepen commitment to Ethiopia flower workers
Aldi UK is partnering with the Fairtrade Foundation on the next stage of a £400,000 programme to support women in the Ethiopian flower sector.
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Fairtrade ‘significant’ step towards living wages for banana workers
A new study shows that sourcing on Fairtrade terms is critical in the journey towards achieving living wages for banana workers.