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Chocolate chunks

What makes Fairtrade chocolate taste even sweeter?

Despite being one of the UK’s favourite treats, few people know the true story behind the chocolate bar they are about to enjoy.

6 min read | October 13, 2020

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Bunch of Fairtrade roses

Five reasons to buy Fairtrade flowers this autumn

We could all do with a little cheer as the pandemic continues, so what better way to do it than with some uplifting Fairtrade flowers?

4 min read | October 9, 2020

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Rickety wooden structure used by vanilla farmers in Madagascar

Why there’s nothing vanilla about vanilla farming

by Fairtrade Africa. What has this picture got to do with ice cream?. You wouldn’t imagine it would you

2 min read | September 24, 2020

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Glasses of Rose

International Rosé Day

Today is International Rosé Wine Day, an excuse to fill your glass and enjoy the treat that is pink wine. It’s also a chance to celebrate the farmers and producers who create the delicious wine we pop into our Fairtrade cotton shopping totes.

2 min read | August 14, 2020

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Afternoon tea spread - three tier stand with cakes, scones and tea

7 ideas for afternoon tea at home

Afternoon tea is one of the nation’s favourite traditions and something you can easily recreate at home, with a varie-tea of Fairtrade goodies.

3 min read | August 12, 2020

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A selection of Fairtrade jewellery: one pair of earrings, two rings and a necklace

7 Ethical and Sustainable Jewellery Brands

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

4 min read | February 12, 2020

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Anything but ‘plain’: Exploring sustainable vanilla prices to achieve a living income for farmers

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.

4 min read | November 12, 2019

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25 Products to Celebrate 25 Years of Fairtrade

2019 marked 25 years since the first Fairtrade certified products hit the shelves in the UK. A defining moment in the fight for equality through trade. Here, we pick 25 Fairtrade products from the thousands available, to help you celebrate in Fairtrade style. Join the party!

10 min read | September 1, 2019

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A Selection of gifts - Radical Roots ginger pale ale, Fair Squared Coffee beard soap, Arthur & Henry pink cotton shirt, Honeystreet Handmade Gardeners' hand balm, Seed and Bean Espresso chocolate bar, White Stuff polo, Akoma shea butter

8 Great Fairtrade Gifts for Men

When you choose Fairtrade, you are taking a stand against exploitation and injustice in the supply chain. Here is our top pick of gifts that are great for men (and everyone!).

3 min read | June 3, 2019

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A selection of Fairtrade baking ingredients

20 Fairtrade Baking Ingredients

By choosing Fairtrade, you can make a difference to the lives of others, just by baking a cake.

6 min read | February 23, 2019

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