Fairtrade University and College Award Winners 2025

Twelve universities have achieved the prestigious Fairtrade University and College Award in 2025 continuing to champion ethical consumption and global…

2 min read | June 30, 2025

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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…

1 min read | June 26, 2025

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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.

1 min read | June 18, 2025

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Fairtrade Foundation’s CEO comments on Government Spending Review

Commenting on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review, Fairtrade Foundation’s CEO Eleanor Harrison said: 

1 min read | June 11, 2025

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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

4 min read | May 21, 2025

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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…

3 min read | May 8, 2025

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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…

1 min read | May 7, 2025

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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:

1 min read | May 6, 2025

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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…

1 min read | April 28, 2025

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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…

1 min read | March 31, 2025

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