The world’s your oyster this Fairtrade Fortnight, as we whisk you off on an odyssey of discovery – all from the comfort of your armchair. Whether you want to learn how to eat ethically in the climate crisis, know how to grow sustainably or stretch your mental muscle in a fun quiz, this is where you’ll find our full lineup.
New events are being added every day, so be sure to check back!
All times are in GMT and events are free unless othewise stated.
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Cost: Free
Bake Fairtrade Espresso Mocha Brownies with Waitrose and Will Torrent
Host: Waitrose & Partners
The Fairtrade Foundation and Waitrose are excited to share a virtual bake-a-long, run by award-winning patisserie chef and chocolatier Will Torrent. You’ll be shown how to cook delicious Fairtrade Espresso Mocha Brownies step-by-step, and also hear from Fairtrade cocoa farmer, Leocadie.
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Cost: Free
Bake Fairtrade Espresso Mocha Brownies with Waitrose and Will Torrent
Host: Waitrose & Partners
The Fairtrade Foundation and Waitrose are excited to share a virtual bake-a-long, run by award-winning patisserie chef and chocolatier Will Torrent. You’ll be shown how to cook delicious Fairtrade Espresso Mocha Brownies step-by-step, and also hear from Fairtrade cocoa farmer, Leocadie.
Live Chocolate Truffle Making and Tasting Session with Divine Chocolate
Host: Divine Chocolate
Break up working-from-home fatigue and treat yourself to a fact-filled truffle making demonstration and sensory chocolate tasting led by Erik Houlihan-Jong, one of Divine’s expert Chocolateers.
Cook Along with Sandy Docherty
Host: Fairtrade Connections – Community Arts Festival
Former Bake Off contestant Sandy Docherty has been a big supporter of Fairtrade for many years. In this cook along, she will share her recipe for meatballs in a spicy sauce and explore vegetarian and vegan options. (This event is sponsored by Fairtrade Leeds.)
Fairtrade Truffle Making with David Greenwood-Haigh of Coeur de Xocolat
Host: Fairtrade Connections – Community Arts Festival
Learn how to make Fairtrade chocolate truffles with David Greenwood-Haigh of Coeur de Xocolat. David is an award-winning chef, chocolatier and international chocolate consultant and has a background working with Fairtrade chocolate pioneers Divine Chocolate. (This event is sponsored by Bury Fairtrade.)
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