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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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Fairtrade Foundation appoints Sarah King and Sean O’Neill as new trustees
Fairtrade Foundation appoints Sarah King and Sean O’Neill as new trustees
The Fairtrade Foundation today announced that it has appointed two industry leaders, Sarah King and Sean O’Neill, to its Board of Trustees.
Fairtrade calls for ‘fair due diligence’ in new report on its actions on human rights and environmental sustainability
Fairtrade International’s first human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) report, published today, features aggregated audit data on issues such as labour rights, child protection, and biodiversity.
Fairtrade statement on Observer cocoa article
A living income is a fundamental human right and farmers who grow the products we enjoy in the UK cannot achieve the decent standard of living they and their families are entitled to without it.
Fairtrade urges UK Government to deliver on anti-deforestation commitments without disadvantaging farmers worldwide
Measures designed to tackle global deforestation must not disadvantage smallholder farmers and workers in low-income countries but instead must support…
International development: cooperation with smallholder farmers is crucial
Responding to the publication of the UK Government’s International Development White Paper . ‘In its White Paper outlining the vision…