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Ethical Christmas Gifts for 2021
Ethical gift ideas for Christmas 2021. Sustainable, Fairtrade and with people and planet at their heart. Happy shopping!
Fairtrade Communities Anniversary Badges
Use the Fairtrade Community Anniversary Badges on your social media to celebrate 20 years of Fairtrade Communities!
20 years of Fairtrade Communities: the power of collective action
Fairtrade Communities have been leading the fight for trade justice since the first Fairtrade Town status was awarded 20 years ago.
Edd Kimber’s clementine and chocolate Christmas pudding recipe
Whip up a batch of delicious espresso chocolate brownies made with top quality Waitrose Fairtrade ingredients.
Fairtrade reaction to COP26 final communique
Responding to the final communique of the COP26 summit, Fairtrade’s Head of Delegation for COP26 and Kenyan flower farmer, Mary Kinyua, said: “This COP’s outcome is in many ways a cop out, a frustrating conclusion to this summit filled with hope that we would see a start to the healing of our world. “As farmers…
Fruit and Vegetables
Find out more about the growing range of fresh Fairtrade fruit and vegetables and where to find them in UK stores.
“What is Fairtrade” digital leaflet
Choosing Fairtrade means standing with farmers for fairness and equality, against some of the biggest challenges the world faces. Here you will find a digital version of the “What is Fairtrade” leaflet which explains what Fairtrade means for farmers, workers and shoppers. Access the “What is Fairtrade” digital leaflet
The Fairtrade view from COP26: rolling reports from the summit
Regular updates from Fairtrade farmers and representatives’ at COP26: from deforestation and climate change to biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
‘Building a better world’ – how sustainability certifications contribute to brand growth
By Mary Linnell-Simmons, Director of Marketing & External Relations at Fairtrade America Brands like Tony’s Chocolonely and Lidl are leading the way in sustainable cocoa. Who grows my food, are they paid fairly, and do they use eco-friendly farming methods? These are some of the questions being asked by conscious consumers as the COP26 global…
Fairtrade Live from COP26
Watch Fairtrade events taking place at COP26, live on our website.
Sustainable skincare products for your beauty routine
There are nearly 150 Fairtrade certified beauty products. Moisturisers, body butters, lotions, bath oils, hand creams – these goodies can all be found on the high street, in supermarkets, and online. let’s take a look at some of the Fairtrade ingredients that might already be part of your daily regime – and how farmers and workers are building a better life for their families and communities.
‘Simply not good enough’ – Fairtrade responds to $100bn climate finance setback as COP26 summit draws near
Responding to news of a likely delay to the annual $100bn in climate finance promised by rich nations to lower-income nations, Fairtrade Foundation’s Head of Policy Tim Aldred said: ‘COP26 summit hasn’t even begun, and already promises are being broken. This is simply not good enough. It is deeply disappointing, to say the least, that…
Fairtrade farmers’ COP26 warning to world leaders: intensifying climate impacts pose serious risk to global agricultural production and livelihoods
**Interviews and photo opportunities with farmers in Glasgow available** A delegation of Fairtrade farmers from climate vulnerable nations will gather at COP26 in Glasgow to warn political leaders that the summit presents their last, best chance to reverse climate damage to their livelihoods, crops and communities, as highlighted by new research published today. The Fairtrade…
Fairtrade Farmers Increasingly Threatened by Climate Change, Warns ‘Alarming’ New Study
BONN, Germany – The intensifying impacts of climate change pose a serious risk to global agricultural production and directly threaten the livelihoods of millions of Fairtrade farmers around the world, a new Fairtrade study has revealed, adding that increased investment in climate adaptation and resilience measures are critical if plummeting incomes for Fairtrade farmers are…
Fairtrade pilots additional income for organic cotton farmers
A new Fairtrade pilot will pay an extra sum of money, on top of the market price, to Fairtrade organic cotton farmers in India. Find out more in our Q&A with Subindu Garkhel, Cotton and Textiles Lead at Fairtrade Foundation What is the Fairtrade Organic Cotton Differential Pilot? Subindu Garkhel: Fairtrade is piloting paying an…
Sustainability pathways with Fairtrade: webinar explores how cocoa businesses can unlock equality and climate resilience with fairer incomes
Webinar is part of Fairtrade’s global cocoa campaign encouraging businesses to engage with sustainability while creating positive brand impact Confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely, international discount retailer Lidl and Fairtrade Africa are among panellists on a special cocoa webinar co-hosted by Fairtrade and Sustainable Brands, which aims to encourage businesses to engage with sustainability while creating…
8 New Fairtrade Products for Autumn 2021
A selection of exciting new Fairtrade products to try on crisp Autumn days. New flavours of chocolate, gorgeous gift boxes, top quality organic coffee, an eco-friendly deodorant and a creamy, crunchy peanut butter.
4 Fairtrade Halloween recipes
Ghost meringues, spiderweb cakes, mummy cookies and pumpkin cupcakes: four deliciously scary bakes for a Fairtrade halloween.
Introduction to the Fairtrade University and College Award – meet the team!
The Fairtrade University and College Award gives recognition to institutions that have embedded ethical and sustainable practices through their curriculum, procurement, research and campaigns. The award is jointly delivered by the Fairtrade Foundation and Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK). This webinar, run on the 12 October 2021, introduced prospective participants to the 2021-2023 Fairtrade…
Fairtrade increases banana minimum price as producers face ‘financial squeeze’
Fairtrade is raising its minimum price for bananas in an effort to counter the effects of rising export costs and dipping import prices on producers’ livelihoods, the global social justice organisation has announced. The eight percent average increase in the Fairtrade Minimum Prices for bananas will come into effect as of 1 January 2022. Contracts…