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Fairtrade Foundation opposes ‘short-sighted’ cut to UK aid budget
The Fairtrade Foundation has voiced strong opposition to the deep cut to UK aid, announced in today’s Spending Review, and has urged the Government to reconsider the move.
Fairtrade coffee and cocoa farmers in Central America report crop losses due to unprecedented hurricane season
Fairtrade farmers in Central America whose coffee and cocoa crops were damaged by Hurricane Eta earlier this month are at risk of suffering further heavy losses as hurricane season continues.
More dough for cocoa farmers
Ice cream icon Ben & Jerry’s pioneers holistic approach to living incomes for cocoa farmers, in partnership with Fairtrade.
FAIRTRADE LAUNCHES VIRTUAL ETHICAL ADVENT CALENDAR WITH EXQUISITE PRIZES WORTH OVER £2,500
Check out the Virtual Ethical Advent Calendar here. Peek behind the doors of Fairtrade’s Virtual Ethical Advent Calendar
Fairtrade Foundation backs parliamentary recommendations for addressing impacts of Covid-19 in developing countries
Fairtrade welcomes a new report urging the UK government to ensure action on global health crises does not undermine longer-term international development work.
Fairtrade Foundation responds to new Environment Bill measures to tackle illegal deforestation in supply chains
Fairtrade Foundation’s position on new move to ban UK firms from selling products linked to illegal deforestation overseas.
You’ve heard of Gen Y and Gen Z, but what about Gen Tea?
Clipper Tea launches its biggest marketing campaign to date to celebrate Gen Tea. A new generation of consumers who love tea but care about the people and planet too.
Amazon Launches ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ in Europe to Make It Easier for Customers to Discover and Shop for Sustainable Products
Fairtrade is taking part in Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly programme, launched in Europe today to help customers find sustainable products.
Who’s going to pay to end child labour in West African cocoa?
Dario Soto Abril, CEO Fairtrade International, explains why fair trade must become the norm rather than the exception to tackle child labour in West African cocoa production.
Fairtrade secures funds to protect future cotton supply chains
Scheme will support most vulnerable cotton famers during Covid-19 and help keep our favourite clothes on shop shelves.