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One Easter Egg at a time: A fair deal for those who grow our chocolate

94% buy Easter eggs, yet 31% would avoid an ethical brand because of mistaken cost assumption.

4 min read | March 27, 2024

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Fairtrade launches petition to protect forests and farmers

The Fairtrade Foundation is launching a petition calling on the UK Government to ensure that incoming deforestation legislation does not push extra costs on farmers.

2 min read | March 25, 2024

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30 years of Fairtrade making its mark: Together we can build a better future

2024 is the 30th anniversary of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK, and the Fairtrade Foundation will be celebrating the achievements of the movement with innovative events and campaigns throughout the year.

4 min read | March 21, 2024

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Fairtrade comment on high cocoa prices

Fairtrade has long maintained that the cycle of boom and bust pricing is unsustainable for smallholder farmers, who need more stability in their livelihoods in order to invest in their farms and adapt to climate change.

1 min read | March 21, 2024

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Banana producers need more support

Banana producers need more support, says Fairtrade Foundation, as adverse weather and soaring costs push up banana prices.

2 min read | March 12, 2024

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Fairtrade statement on the passing of Frans “Francisco” Van der Hoff

Fairtrade mourns the loss of beloved Fairtrade co-founder Frans “Francisco” Van der Hoff, the visionary behind the very first Fairtrade certification initiative. He was 84-years-old.

1 min read | February 16, 2024

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Sainsbury’s invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment

From today every single banana bought at Sainsbury’s will contribute towards paying thousands of workers a fairer wage and support…

4 min read | February 8, 2024

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New study confirms Fairtrade roses from Kenya have smaller environmental footprint

Fairtrade roses from Kenya have a smaller environmental footprint when compared to roses produced in Holland, even when factoring in transport to Europe, according to a recently released report.

2 min read | February 6, 2024

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Fairtrade report shows farmers earn more with living income reference price

Cocoa farmers who were paid a living income reference price earned on average approximately 15 percent more compared to government regulated farmgate prices, according to a new report published by Fairtrade International.

3 min read | January 29, 2024

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New Fairtrade initiative will help UK grocery retailers collaborate on sustainability in supply chains

A new sustainability initiative created by the Fairtrade Foundation has become the first of its kind in the UK to go through the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA’s) new open-door policy for green agreements between businesses.

3 min read | December 14, 2023

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