Press releases and statements

 

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Outside office hours, please telephone 07770 957 451

 
 March 2010 
 02 March
 Joint commitment with FLO and ETP announced
 01 March
Marks & Spencer's programme to become the world's most sustainable retailer
 February 2010
 
 26 February
Nation of tea drinkers urged to support Fairtrade and help ease plight of tea producers around the world
 25 February
Invasion of the Fairtrade Tea Ladies
 22 February
Public loyalty to Fairtrade in 2009's tough economic climate leads to double digit growth as Fairtrade sales reach £800m
 20 February
New Fairtrade towns declared as people across the UK gear up to celebrate "The Big Swap" for Fairtrade Fortnight 2010
 20 February
Retailers and companies rally to "The Big Swap" campaign for Fairtrade Fortnight 2010
 18 February
Ben & Jerry’s Big Swap to Fairtrade for Fairtrade Fortnight
 12 February
Fairtrade Fashion Collection
 12 February
Fairtrade 100% cotton for Spring 2010
 12 February
Fairtrade cotton targets public procurement
 12 February
Supermodel Lisa Butcher backs call to make fashion fairer
 12 February
Challenge to the rising stars of Britain’s fashion industry: ‘create with Fairtrade cotton’
 12 February
Top models back call to make fashion fairer
 January 2010 
28 January
Fairtrade farmers celebrate Green & Black's 100% organic Fairtrade range
15 January
Supermarket Ombardsman Statement
11 January
Students persuade retail giant Tescos to double its commitment to Fairtrade cotton school uniforms
 6 January
Love fashion, live fair and shop for change!
 December 2009
 
 23 December
World’s first Fairtrade melons arrive in the UK
 18 December
Fairtrade heads to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games
 16 December
Fairtrade Farmers in the Windward Islands likely to be the losers
 08 December
WTO Ministerial lacked commitment to address economic, food or climate crises  
 07 December
Kit Kat gives cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire a break
 01 December
The Big Swap! People urged to make the switch for Fairtrade Fortnight 2010
 November 2009
 
 20 November
Winners of third annual Fairtrade Wine Competition announced
October 2009
28 October
The Fairtrade Wine Tasting
10 October
UK Government announces £12 million investment for Fairtrade
08 October     Fairtrade Foundation statement on banana price wars
07 OctoberIndulge in Chocolate Week with Fairtrade
02 OctoberFairtrade Foundation at Labour Party Conference
September 2009

30 SeptemberEGALITE, FRATERNITE, SUSTAINABILITE: why the climate revolution must be a fair revolution
24 SeptemberPublic continues to buy Fairtrade, despite the recession
09 September
Fairtrade Fortnight Award Winners 2009 announced
02 SeptemberStarbucks Serves up its First Fairtrade Lattes and Cappuccinos
August 2009

25 AugustFairtrade Cadbury Dairy Milk goes global as Canada, Australia and New Zealand take Fairtrade further into mainstream 
05 AugustStatement On George Alagiah as Patron of the Fairtrade
July 2009

23 JulyNew Fairtrade Herbs-and-Spices Standard Opens Door to Thousands of Struggling Farmers
22 JulyUK first as Cadbury Dairy Milk takes Fairtrade further into mainstream
21 JulyNew Deputy Executive Director for Fairtrade Foundation
07 JulyUK overseas aid budget to boost Fairtrade
June 2009
 
29 JuneHost a Big Fairtrade Lunch with Friends and Neighbours
24 JuneBeauty products to carry the FAIRTRADE Mark for the first time
19 June Celebrate Father's Day with a Fairtrade gift
08 June
Global Fairtrade sales increase by 22%  
05 June
Pledge for Fair Trade results
04 June
Drink to summer and Fairtrade!
02 June
Shimmy into Summer in Fairtrade Cotton
May 2009
 
6 May
New Marketing Director for Fairtrade Foundation
April 2009
 
17 April
Fairtrade flows against the tide
09 April
Press statement: Mars' commitment to sustainable cocoa by 2020
March 2009
31 MarchDegree honour for Harriet Lamb
27 MarchBe a Good Egg 
26 MarchFairtrade Foundation calls on G20 leaders to Put People First
16 MarchMake Mother's Day special with a Fairtrade gift [pdf] 
11 MarchFairtrade Fortnight smashes record
04 MarchCadbury Dairy Milk commits to going Fairtrade
01 MarchHarriet Lamb contributes to Smith Institute booklet
February 2009
27 FebruaryPeople in the UK Go Bananas! for Fairtrade
24 FebruaryFairtrade Foundation targets younger audience with banana rap animation

23 February

Fairtrade olive oil will offer an economic lifeline for Palestinian farmers
19 FebruaryGlobal food crisis will deepen without action to support small farmers, warns Fairtrade Foundation
16 FebruaryGreat Trade Debates set the agenda for Fairtrade
16 February Fairtrade Foundation launches new Schools DVD
12 FebruaryCOTTON ON TO FAIRTRADE!
06 FebruaryMake it happen. Choose Fairtrade.
January 2009

30 JanuaryOn Your Marks, Get Set, Go Fairtrade!
06 JanuaryTwo Royal Honours for Fairtrade Pioneers
02 Jaunary
Press statement: in response to Times article ‘Tea workers still waiting to reap Fairtrade benefits’  
December 2008
23 December Fairtrade Fortnight 23 February - 8 March.  Make it Happen. Choose Fairtrade
18 December
Fashion industry urged to scale up commitment to Fairtrade
15 DecemberPalestinian Olive Oil to carry the FAIRTRADE Mark in 2009

03 December

Third producer representative joins Fairtrade Foundation’s Board
November 2008
26 November Starbucks UK and Fairtrade Foundation Announce Industry Leading Support for Small-Scale Coffee Farmers
19 November Harriet Lamb wins Credit Suisse Outstanding Woman in Business Award
12 November Fairtrade wine competition winners announced
11 November Fairtrade makes it a merry Christmas – for everyone
06 NovemberFairtrade Foundation’s Harriet Lamb wins Cosmo Ultimate eco queen accolade

October 2008


23 October London, the Fairtrade capital of the world
13 October 300th Fairtrade Chocolate product is certified for Chocolate Week as sales of Fairtrade cocoa products grow by 24%
02 OctoberWinners of Fairtrade Fortnight Awards 2008 announced
September 2008
17 SeptemberSecretary of State calls on business support to take Fairtrade to the next level

16 September

Go (Fairtrade) nuts with Harry Hill
August 2008
22 AugustVisit the Fairtrade Village at the Thames Festival
14 AugustOfcom rules treatment of Fairtrade unfair
1 AugustBlackpool PrintIT! winners visit Fairtrade banana farmers
1 AugustDoha trade talks a lost opportunity

June 2008


30 June                    New Chair for the Fairtrade Foundation
27 JuneFairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO) introduce regional cotton pricing
27 JuneBag yourself some goodwill this summer
24 June

Panorama Response Statement

17 June                  

Fairtrade Foundation welcomes PricewaterhouseCoopers Sustainability Report
04 JuneThree cheers for Dad on Father's Day
May 2008
30 MayStatement on Supermarket Banana Price Cuts
22 MayGlobal Fairtrade sales increase by 47%
14 MaySummer school Fairtrade style
13 MayNew post means Managing Director for the Fairtrade Foundation
10 MayAwareness of FAIRTRADE Mark leaps to 70%
March 2008
 
25 MarchFairtrade Foundation holds universities' conference
17 March
Hatch yourself a fairer Easter
2 March
Tell your mum you love her with Fairtrade flowers!
February 2008
 
29 February
Full Marks for Fairtrade Schools
26 February
Adam Smith Institute report response
26 February
DfID announces £1.2m funding for Fairtrade
26 February 
Fairtrade Fantastic facts
25 February
Fairtrade sales reach half a billion pounds
25 February
Fairtrade on the move
25 February
Canterbury becomes 60th Fairtrade Diocese
25 February
All aboard the Fairtrade Bus
24 February
Roll up for Fairtrade fun this Fortnight!
23 February
Tate & Lyle's Fairtrade commitment is sweet news for 6,000 farmers in Belize
14 February
Say it with Fairtrade flowers to someone you love!
7 February
Harriet Lamb's Fighting the Banana Wars and Other Fairtrade Battles: book launch
4 February
Press statement: The Co-operative Food switches all it's own-brand hot beverages to Fairtrade
January 2008
1 JanuaryFairtrade Fortnight Fairground 2008
December 2007
 
18 December
Fairtrade Foundation welcomes DFID survey "vindication of year's of campaigners' vision"
14 December
Small scale coffee farmers to benefit from international increase in Fairtrade price
6 December
Fairtrade cotton steps onto the catwalk at Clothes Show Live 7-12 December 2007
November 2007 
20 November
Fairtrade at Christmas
October 2007
 
25 October
Fairtrade Wine Committee to hold second annual wine tasting at Vinopolis
20 October
North & South Unite to promote Fairtrade: London's Square Mile and Sunderland announced as joint 300th Fairtrade Town
10 October
Press statement: Sainsbury's announces further product ranges to switch to Fairtrade
3 October
Starsailor tour the UK for Fairtrade
September 2007
 
11 Sept
Press statement: Tribute to Anita Roddick
August 2007
 
10 August 2007
Global Fairtrade sales increase by 40% benefitting 1.4m farmers worldwide
July 2007
 
1 July
Comic Relief funds Fairtrade in Africa
1 July
Press statement: Fairtrade Fortnight Awards 2007
June 2007
 
29 June
New CEO for FLO International
20 June
Press statement: Fairtrade Foundation denounces further price cuts in supermarket banana wars
May 2007               
 
24 May
Pick the ultimate gift for Father's Day from the ever expanding Fairtrade range! 
15 May
International Development Committee recommends government support for Fairtrade
14 May
Fairtrade Foundation welcomes launch of the film Black Gold
2 May
Press statment: In response to Channel 4 news item on Fairtrade and teas estates in India
April 2007
 
17 April
Press statement: Fairtrade Foundation denounces lastest price cuts in supermarket banana wars
1 April
Try something yummy from the Fairtrade Easter Bunny!
March 2007
 
18 March
Wishing you a Fairtrade Mother's Day
14 March
PRINTIT! Awards ceremony
February 2007
 
28 February
Fairtrade spreads across the nation as over 250 towns say 'Change Today, Choose Fairtrade'
26 February
Boost for farmers as record Fairtrade sales are announced
25 February
Top chefs 'Switch a Dish' for Fairtrade for Fairtrade Fortnight
23 February
Fairtrade Foundation to provide opening evidence to House of Commons
2 February
Hot beverage business is piping hot
1 February
A challenge to pubs for Fairtrade Fortnight
January 2007
 
15 Jan
Press statement: Response to Marks & Spencer's push on Fairtrade cotton
5 Jan
CBE in New Year Honours List