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The Fairtrade Foundation is rallying its network of over a thousand local community groups to push for climate justice for farmers battling deforestation in low-income countries.

The Fairtrade Foundation has today published its 30th Anniversary Report, celebrating decades of transformative impact in ensuring that fair prices are paid to producers and farmers in low income countries.

Without fair pay and a proper say in changes that affect them producers will still be left behind.

While higher coffee prices may seem beneficial for coffee farmers, the reality is often very different.

HREDD Criteria added to Fairtrade Hired Labour and Trader Standards.

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

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.

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.

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.

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