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Six facts you should know about Fairtrade coffee
Discover the truth behind six of the most common misconceptions about Fairtrade coffee.
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Four threats to your morning coffee
The life of a coffee farmer is far from easy. We look at four threats facing the people behind your morning cup of coffee.
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Fairtrade shea beauty must-haves
Natural Fairtrade shea butter is the hottest beauty trend this year. Here are six of our favourite products.
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Make way for fairer shea
Discover the benefits of Fairtrade shea butter. What it is, where it is from and how it can help lift women out of poverty.
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How can we have a fair fashion future?
Fashion industry experts Safia Minney, Abhishek Jani and Margaux Schleder shared their insights on fair fashion, ten years after the Rana Plaza tragedy.
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Thank you to Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 campaigners
From ferries to footballers, Fairtrade campaigners came together during Fairtrade Fortnight 2023. Here’s just some of the amazing things they got up to.
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Fairtrade businesses championing the future of food
Hear from six pioneering Fairtrade brands, from olive oil to chocolate, on how they are working with Fairtrade to create a brighter future.
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Shoppers concerned over climate threat to favourite foods
Survey for Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 shows that consumers would be ‘devastated’ to lose their favourite foods to climate change.
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How campaigners are taking part in Fairtrade Fortnight
This Fairtrade Fortnight (27 February – 12 March 2023) our campaigners are springing into action to support Fairtrade – there’s still time to take part!
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Essential Fairtrade teas to try
When you buy Fairtrade tea, you know your cup of tea is helping support farmers and workers to create a better future.