Fairtrade blog

Behind every Instagram post of a delicious looking banana loaf is the story of a farmer thousands of miles away, struggling to make ends meet.

Melissa Hemsley bakes tahini and Fairtrade chocolate chip cookies with fellow cook Rosie Birkett for Fairtrade Fortnight.

I wouldn’t dare call this dauphinoise, but the principle is the same, except the potato is cooked in creamy coconut milk spiked with the golden goodness of turmeric and ginger, freshened with thinly sliced spring onion. It’s rich and warming but surprisingly delicate. Use coconut milk instead of lamb fat to make this recipe vegan.

Anna Jones shares her delicious Fairtrade chocolate and blood orange freezer cake recipe and tells us why she chooses Fairtrade ingredients.

Fairtrade partners with Climate in Colour on an infographic exploring how the climate crisis is affecting farmers and workers.

The biodiversity and growing conditions of a plant or product affect its flavour. Chocolate is a perfect example of this. Try this recipe and experiment for yourself.

Fairtrade is sharing the stories of the people who produce one of the most iconic Valentine’s gifts, flowers.

We’ve rounded up the freshest Fairtrade products to hit the shelves featuring heart-shaped chocolates and a bespoke Fairtrade gold ring…

With support from UK aid the Fairtrade Foundation is working with partners to build hope in the flower sector and…

By Peter Ehrenberger. A dry heat hangs heavily over the Ivorian cocoa forest located near the city of Divo