Fairtrade blog

It is hard to believe it was just a month ago we launched Fairtrade Fortnight, our annual moment when this incredible Fairtrade movement comes together to share the stories of the farmers and workers behind many of our favourite products.

Imagine having the money you earn from growing cocoa compared to a bar of chocolate.

Anna Jones shares her recipe for these easy truffles: no tempering chocolate; no rolling or filling; just simple melting, mixing and pouring – your own little chocolate factory.

Behind beautiful Fairtrade gold jewellery, lies an equally beautiful story of fair pay and safe working conditions.

Add a splash of sustainability to your cereal with this delicious, nutritious and fair homemade vegan milk.

People are beginning to think differently when it comes to grocery shopping. Not only are we thinking about price, we are also starting to consider how the product was made and the impact it has on both people and the planet.

‘The fight for democracy and justice and the fight against environmental breakdown are one and the same.’ – George Monbiot

‘Does capitalism need a reset? How responsible are corporates for their supply chains? Am I participating in modern slavery unknowingly? From tea bags to smart phones – how often do you think about the people behind your products?’

Natural vanilla has drawn attention in recent years due to its soaring price, rivalling even silver in 2017. While that might on the surface seem like a good thing for vanilla farmers, the instability of the market for the world’s second most expensive spice (after saffron) does much more harm than good.

According to Google, the dog thing is a frequently asked question in relation to the search terms ice-cream and vanilla. Who’d have thought?! Needless to say ice-cream isn’t a dog friendly food but according to one site vanilla ice cream might be the safest flavour if you want to share your dessert once in a blue moon!