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Fairtrade CEO comments on new UK Trade Strategy
Commenting on the Government’s new trade strategy Fairtrade Foundation CEO Eleanor Harrison. “With this trade strategy the UK government has…
Sainsbury’s to convert all ‘by Sainsbury’s’ black tea to Fairtrade
In an exciting new commitment, all by Sainsbury’s black tea is now proudly Fairtrade.
As a result of the move, tea farmers and workers will earn an estimated £1,000,000 annually in Fairtrade Premium, and Sainsbury’s is projected to become the largest retailer of Fairtrade tea in the UK.
Fairtrade Foundation’s CEO comments on Government Spending Review
Commenting on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review, Fairtrade Foundation’s CEO Eleanor Harrison said:
Fairtrade Foundation launches new tea campaign to encourage Brits to Brew it Fair
New Fairtrade report calls on UK Government businesses tea sector and tea drinkers to take action for fairer tea
Fairtrade remains the “go-to” ethical label for shoppers thanks to its clear link to responsibly made products
Once again Fairtrade is the most visible and trusted ethical label in the UK for shoppers of all ages especially…
Fairtrade’s Senior Policy Manager comments on UK-India trade deal
Sophia Ostler Senior Policy Manager at the Fairtrade Foundation said: “At Fairtrade we welcome the dedicated chapters on gender equality…
The Fairtrade Foundation comments on Sainsbury’s tea returning to Fairtrade label
Commenting on the news that Sainsbury’s will convert all ‘by Sainsbury’s’ black tea to Fairtrade, Kerrina Thorogood said:
The Fairtrade Foundation’s response to President Donald Trump’s recent trade tariff announcement
Commenting on President Donald Trump’s recent trade tariff announcement Fairtrade Foundation’s Senior Policy Manager Sophia Ostler said: “The global impact…
Fairtrade Foundation CEO comments on M&S becoming first supermarket to sign onto Shared ImPact
Commenting on the news that M&S has become the first supermarket to sign onto Shared ImPact working with Fairtrade and…
The Fairtrade Foundation’s response to the announced aid cuts in the Spring Statement
Fairtrade is deeply concerned about the UK Government’s announcement of cuts to Official Development Assistance (ODA) with immediate effect, with a view to reducing it to 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) by 2027. We urge the Government to maintain the ODA budget at 0.5% of GNI over the next two years and to honour its climate funding commitments.