Deciding on what gift to buy for Father’s Day isn’t always easy – so why not choose a Fairtrade gift that’s not only going to make your dad happy, but also supports farmers to change their futures?
By buying it fair, you’re supporting the people who are at the heart of our supply chains, dedicating their lives to create the products that we love.
Fairtrade sets social, economic and environmental standards for the companies and farmers involved in the supply chain, meaning that you know that, when buying a Fairtrade gift – you and your Dad can feel confident that you are improving the lives of farmers and giving them greater control over their future.
For the beer loving dad – Brewgooder Fonio IPA
Brewgooder’s Fonio beer is the world’s first Fairtrade-certified brewing supply chain for climate-resilient fonio grain – with the ‘game-changing’ potential to put farming communities in West Africa on a level footing with other nations.
The ‘delicious, crisp and hoppy’ Session IPA (4.3%) has already been awarded with a Great Taste Award and won Gold for The Grocer’s New Product and Packaging Awards.
For the early rising dad – Grumpy Mule coffee
Grumpy Mule is an independent coffee roaster based in Yorkshire, offering a wide range of coffee beans, each with its own distinct flavor profile. Whether your dad prefers a bold and rich dark roast or a fruity and vibrant light roast, Grumpy Mule aims to provide a diverse selection to cater to different taste preferences.
All Grumpy Mule coffee is 100% Fairtrade. That means every bean supports farmers handle the ups and downs of growing coffee in tricky climates and also works with them to take care of the local environment.
For the fun dad – Dedicated socks
Dedicated has a range of fun socks that your dad could use for any occasion. Between bikes, campfires, vegetables, cats and funky patterns – the list can only truly be appreciated by checking out the complete selection yourself!
All the socks are made with certified Fairtrade cotton – meaning your dad can be comfortable both in your purchasing decisions, as well as his brand new socks.
For the sophisticated dad – Tilimuqui Wine
If your dad loves the finer things in life, then a good bottle of wine will do wonders come Father’s Day. However, just any bottle isn’t going to do the trick – make sure you’re looking out for Fairtrade wine to support fairer and more stable prices for the farmers and workers behind the drink.
Tilimuqui produces a Fairtrade organic certified wine, named after a village in a remote part of Argentina which is seeing the direct benefits of Fairtrade projects.
For the snacking dad – Liberation Foods
If your dad can’t stop snacking – gifting him some high-quality, Fairtrade-certified nibbles might be the best recipe as a Father’s Day gift.
Liberation is the UK’s only Fairtrade, farmer-owned nut company. Sourcing their nuts from Nicaragua, Bolivia, India and Burkina Faso, from the cooperatives of small-scale farmers who own a 49% share of the company. Importantly, they’re also delicious.
For the car-obsessed dad – Ava Car Diffuser
Ava Mayfair is the UK’s first Fairtrade certified home fragrance brand – giving you the opportunity to treat your dad, not just to the best scents, but also working with farmers for a fairer future.
Their stylish Car Scent Diffuser can attach to your dad’s car air vent, allowing him to be hit with beautiful aromas while out on a drive.
For the sweet toothed dad – M&S truffles
Let your dad enjoy an intense hit of dark chocolate with M&S’s rich and silky Cocoa Dusted Chocolate Truffles, expertly crafted in Belgium.
All M&S block chocolates use 100% Fairtrade cocoa, meaning you can be confident that you’re gifting your dad with a product that supports communities, is exceptionally delicious, and of the highest quality.
For the tea drinker dad – Suki loose-leaf tea
If you want to wake your dad up with a brew on Father’s Day to give him a calm moment, then Suki‘s selection of Fairtrade teas may be your best bet.
Suki has provided $300,000 in Fairtrade Premium funds over the last decade, going directly to the tea farmers to democratically decide how they will invest that money in the community and the future for themselves and their families.
Everything else…
Still feeling stumped? Why not check out our complete buyers guide to Fairtrade products, and where to buy them, to find even more options for your dad.