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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Act now for our planet’s farmers’, global Fairtrade movement tells governments at COP27 in open letter
The international Fairtrade movement is urging member states at COP27 to keep their climate pledges and ‘act now’ for the…