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6 reasons to buy Aldi Fairtrade flowers

We dispel some common myths about Fairtrade flowers and how Aldi is making positive changes in their flower supply chain and sourcing.

4 min read | November 13, 2023

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Flower worker in greenhouse growing yellow roses at Mount Meru Flowers, Tanzania

Five reasons why choosing Fairtrade flowers supports the planet

We’ve listed five ways you can make a difference to people and the planet by buying Fairtrade flowers.

5 min read | March 17, 2022

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Where to buy Fairtrade Flowers

Pick up a bouquet of ethically sourced Fairtrade blooms in your nearest supermarket or order from a special selection online.

3 min read | March 14, 2022

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Felix Ouma, a member of the Fairtrade Africa Premium Alumni Association (FAPAA) at his campus- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Nyeri, Kenya where he is undertaking his degree in Mechatronics Engineering.

Felix Ouma: dreams fulfilled and plans for the future

When Felix Ouma graduates from university next year he will have completed a nine-year journey with Fairtrade that began in 2014

4 min read | August 11, 2021

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Anne Abuke portrait

International women’s day 2021: growing change on flower farms

This International Women’s Day we shine a spotlight on the rights won and the challenges still faced by women working…

3 min read | March 8, 2021

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Caroline Shikuku at the Tulaga flower farm in Kenya.

‘We dumped thousands of roses every day’: Flower workers tell their stories

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

4 min read | February 11, 2021

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Flower worker at the Tulaga flower farm, Kenya

Covid-19: How Fairtrade and partners are helping flower workers flourish

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

4 min read | January 28, 2021

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Workers in the grading hall of the Fairtrade-certified Harvest Limited Athi River flower farm in Kenya

Covid: no ‘great leveller’ when it comes to women workers’ rights

If we truly want to build back fairer, then businesses, civil society and governments must put women’s rights squarely at the centre of post-pandemic recovery plans.

3 min read | December 8, 2020

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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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Panda flowers - Fairtrade worker picking roses

It’s a small world when it comes to gender inequality

All over the world families have found a major side effect of the pandemic has been the increasing difficulty of finding nursery care for younger children, and widespread school closures.

3 min read | July 31, 2020

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