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A fair future for South African wine
The wine sector is slowly recovering from a difficult 2020. We spoke to wine producers to understand the impact of the pandemic.
Become a Fairtrade Trustee
Trustees are crucial for the success of Fairtrade, and now – at the beginning of our new five-year strategic period – there has never been a more important time to be a part of Fairtrade’s leadership.
HOPPING GOOD FAIRTRADE CHOCOLATE GOES DOWN A TREAT AT EASTER
Hop into the Fairtrade Foundation round-up of the best ethical Easter treats.
Fairtrade COTTON CHARI-TEES – HELPING TO CHANGE LIVES THIS RED NOSE DAY
grab yourself an exclusive Red Nose Day chari-tee made with Fairtrade certified organic cotton to help change lives in the UK and around the world.
Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy – Fairtrade Foundation Response
Responding to the UK government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, the Fairtrade Foundation’s Head of Policy, Tim Aldred, said: ‘The Covid-19 crisis has shown us that failure to invest in fairness around the world increases the risks to us all. Coming at this critical time, the Integrated Review contains welcome elements…
Embrace living wages to help overseas workers ‘bloom back better’ after Covid-19, Fairtrade tells flower industry ahead of Mother’s Day
The UK flower industry must work towards achieving living wages for flower workers in low-income countries and support flower farms to improve workers’ incomes and rights, so they can build their resilience to crises such as Covid-19, says the Fairtrade Foundation.
Six amazing artists campaigning creatively
Six talented artists, musicians and writers who are using their creativity to power up their activism.
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss affirms importance of Fairtrade to UK trade agenda and overseas development
Liz Truss MP praises ‘huge benefits’ of Fairtrade for consumers and producers, at event marking end of Fairtrade Fortnight.
Top 8 Fairtrade Easter Eggs
The 2021 roundup of the best ethical Easter eggs in stores includes marbled choc rabbits, a blonde beehive egg, elegant classics, secret truffles, drool-worthy flavours and the smoothest chocolate.
Tony Rodd’s Banana Soufflé and Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe
2015 MasterChef finalist Tony Rodd shares an exclusive recipe for Fairtrade Fortnight 2021.
International women’s day 2021: growing change on flower farms
This International Women’s Day, we shine a spotlight on the rights won, and the challenges still faced, by women working on a Kenyan Fairtrade flower farm. 47-year-old Anne Abuke vividly remembers the day she joined Shalimar Flowers back in June 1994, fresh from high school, eager to start life on her own. At the time,…
Adjoa Andoh: ‘Walk alongside your farmer neighbours across the world’
Adjoa Andoh, Fairtrade patron, shines the spotlight on the climate crisis and what it means for the people who produce the things we love to eat and drink.
Tom Hunt Book Competition Terms and Conditions
As part of our Fairtrade Fortnight celebrations, we’re giving you the chance to win eco chef Tom Hunt’s book, Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet.
‘A fighting chance’: how banana farmers are confronting climate change
Behind every Instagram post of a delicious looking banana loaf is the story of a farmer thousands of miles away, struggling to make ends meet.
Melissa Hemsley’s Fairtrade tahini choc chip cookies
Melissa Hemsley bakes tahini and Fairtrade chocolate chip cookies with fellow cook Rosie Birkett for Fairtrade Fortnight.
Rosie Birkett’s Fairtrade coconut milk and turmeric potato gratin
I wouldn’t dare call this dauphinoise, but the principle is the same, except the potato is cooked in creamy coconut milk spiked with the golden goodness of turmeric and ginger, freshened with thinly sliced spring onion. It’s rich and warming but surprisingly delicate. Use coconut milk instead of lamb fat to make this recipe vegan.
Join the ‘Big Quiz’ with Nick Hewer and Eventures for Fairtrade Fortnight
The Fairtrade Foundation is inviting the public to test their knowledge at a very special virtual Friday night pub quiz on 5 March, designed to entertain the whole family during Fairtrade Fortnight, with eight rounds of fun-filled facts. The Fairtrade Foundation has partnered with ‘Quizmaster’ Laura from events firm Eventures to present an evening filled with…
‘The Climate Change Garden’: Fairtrade Fortnight event explores how to grow plants sustainably in a time of climate crisis
Fairtrade teams up with Permaculture Association, Rachael Twumasi-Corsen, chef Tom Hunt and two Fairtrade tea producers to explore how to create a happy horticultural space in a time of climate crisis As Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 gets under way, the Fairtrade Foundation is partnering with the Permaculture Association to host The Climate Change Garden, a virtual…
Ethical Mother’s Day gifts 2021
We’ve compiled a selection of Fairtrade gift ideas for Mother’s Day: stunning bouquets, sweet treats, jewellery and pampering products.
Choose the world you want Festival Terms and FAQs
The Choose the world you want festival is part of Fairtrade Fortnight 2021. The festival runs for two weeks from 22 February to 7 March 2021 and consists of live online events and ‘on-demand’ content, created by the Fairtrade Foundation and its partner organisations, brands and campaigner groups. These Festival Terms and FAQs (‘frequently asked…