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Co-op commits international aid investment and launches climate change commitments for Fairtrade producers
Co-op has announced a commitment to continue to spend more than 0.7%* of its pre-tax profit to international aid.

Go bananas for bananas on 27 August – it’s Banana Lovers’ Day!
Thought you knew everything about bananas? Think again! This Banana Lovers’ Day the Fairtrade Foundation will launch a mini campaign…

Greggs switches to Fairtrade chocolate
Food-to-go retailer introduces Fairtrade chocolate in 100% of products that it makes itself. Greggs a leading UK food-on-the-go retailer has…

New study shows higher incomes for Fairtrade cocoa farmers
The household survey reveals that Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire have increased their incomes by 85% over the past…

Updating our coffee standard to be future-fit
Fairtrade’s Coffee Standard has been updated to reflect a stronger approach to trading practices and commitment to human rights and…

Fairtrade Launches Its First Living Income Reference Prices for Colombian Coffee
The new voluntary prices are a first step for companies and coffee farmers aiming to achieve living incomes in Colombia…

Fairtrade remains essential to universities despite disruption to academic year
Four new UK universities have achieved the prestigious Fairtrade University and College Award in the midst of the pandemic.

Fairtrade Foundation welcomes Part 2 of the National Food Strategy
‘The report comes at a critical time: farmers and workers who produce our food are already feeling the effects of the climate crisis.

Half of global consumers used their buying power to make a positive difference during the pandemic
As shoppers increasingly make ethical choices they provide ‘vital lifeline’ for cocoa farmers says Fairtrade movement on World Chocolate Day

Better wages and working conditions on farms are key to East African flower sector’s post-pandemic recovery, Fairtrade and partners tell industry
Flower retailers suppliers and consumers must start paying a fairer share of the value of stems they purchase so that…