Fairtrade blog

In words that will resonate with people all around the world, ‘Since the pandemic started, our life has really changed’ says Grace Otieno, a worker on a Fairtrade certified farm in the Naivasha region of Kenya.

Uganda, like many other countries around the world, has implemented a national lockdown to contain the spread of the novel COVID-19.

As the world faces the Coronavirus pandemic as one, we at Fairtrade are focusing on how the rapidly evolving crisis is affecting the farmers and workers who produce many of our favourite goods, including our most treasured outfits and our everyday clothes.

High up on the superfood list, bananas are rich in Vitamin B6 and C and are a good source of dietary fibre and manganese. But the true heroes behind Britain’s favorite fruit are farmers like Foncho from northern Colombia who work incredibly hard to grow bananas for us on their small family farms.

Are Easter eggs ‘luxury items’ that should not be indulged in during this current global crisis? Senior Media Manager, Martine Parry reflects on her recent trip to Côte d’Ivoire and explains why choosing Fairtrade Easter eggs now is more important than ever.

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.