Press Releases Archive

Demand for affordable, sustainable products will drive Fairtrade in 2023

Shoppers are increasingly demanding ethically sourced products such as bananas, chocolate and coffee, says the Fairtrade Foundation.

6 min read | March 6, 2023

Aleesha Hansel to be new Fairtrade Foundation ambassador

Fairtrade Foundation is delighted to announce that drinks expert, presenter, and lifestyle journalist, Aleesha Hansel is joining the charity as a Fairtrade Ambassador.

2 min read | March 1, 2023

Experts warn bananas, coffee and cocoa at risk of becoming ‘endangered’ in new report

This Fairtrade Fortnight, Fairtrade Foundation launches immersive retail space, The Endangered Aisle to shine a light on endangered everyday essentials.

6 min read | February 28, 2023

Fairtrade statement on BBC One Panorama’s ‘Sex for Work’ broadcast

A Panorama investigative report titled Sex for Work: The True Cost of Our Tea has aired on BBC One alleging gross sexual misconduct and gender-based violence (GBV) on Kenyan tea plantations.

2 min read | February 20, 2023

Fairtrade flower worker at Aquila Roses in Kenya.

New study reveals ‘positive’ impacts of Fairtrade for flower workers

Fairtrade flower workers in East Africa experience higher wages and better working conditions, than their non-Fairtrade certified counterparts, a new report has revealed.

3 min read | February 10, 2023

Fairtrade bananas with stickers of Fairtrade Mark

Fairtrade Foundation receives ‘Superbrand’ status for its strong, authentic brand

The Fairtrade Foundation awarded ‘Superbrand’ status for 2022/2023 in recognition of the strength of the ethical movement’s brand.

3 min read | January 27, 2023

Fairtrade launches map to identify human rights and environmental risks

New map will show how risk assessment and collaboration with farmers and workers are cornerstones of sustainable supply chains.

2 min read | January 25, 2023

IDH and Fairtrade Foundation sign UK partnership agreement

IDH in the UK and the Fairtrade Foundation will work together towards commercial organisations committing to sustainable supply chains and living incomes for farmers and workers.

1 min read | January 20, 2023

Countdown begins to Fairtrade Fortnight 2023

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 (27 February – 12 March) will spotlight the harmful effect of the climate crisis on the future of our food.

2 min read | January 13, 2023

Bismark Kpabitey | Sankofa Project. Bismark Kpabitey (left), 36, a cocoa farmer, offers training on irrigation to Emelia Debrah, 51, a cocoa farmer, John Kwabena Narh, 45, a cocoa farmer and Nicholas Amponsah, 30, a cocoa purchasing clerk, on Bismark's farm in Alavanyo, Ahafo Region of Ghana, on January 25, 2022...Bismark is under the Sankofa Project, a Fairtrade’s climate project helping farmers to adapt and mitigate against the effects of climate change. The project is supported by the Coop Sustainability Fund and Chocolats Halba, the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and Max Havelaar Foundation Switzerland. It is implemented by ITC together with the Kuapa Kokoo Cooperative Cocoa Farmers and Marketing Union Limited (KKFU) and partners including the Government of Ghana, Fairtrade Africa, WWF Switzerland and the Yam Development Council. Technical support to the project is provided by Ecotop Suisse GmbH, South Pole and the Nature and Development Foundation (NDF).

Farmers hold the key to the climate crisis – if only world leaders at COP27 would listen

Sandra Uwera Global CEO at Fairtrade International reflects on the COP27 summit. In many ways the seaside resort town of…

3 min read | November 21, 2022

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