Fairtrade has changed [conditions] a lot... women and men now have the same rights. There are regular working hours, fixed leave days, and significantly improved safety regulations.
Rosemary Achieng, supervisor, Panda Flowers Farm, Kenya
News and Features
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Behind the scenes with Angela and Omar: the local film makers of the Farmers documentary series in Peru
Article posted: 3 Dec 2021
From filming deep inside banana plantations to chatting with Roberto’s kids in their living room, here is what Angela and Omar had to say about their experience.
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Statement on European Commission Proposal on Deforestation
Article posted: 2 Dec 2021
Fairtrade welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to create a market for deforestation-free products, including coffee and cocoa, in the European Union (EU).
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IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative and Fairtrade sign global partnership for fair economic conditions
Article posted: 29 Nov 2021
Fairtrade and IDH - the Sustainable Trade Initiative have signed a partnership to accelerate joint work towards enabling living wages and income in food supply chains.
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How far are we on the journey to a living wage?
Article posted: 26 Nov 2021
When we examine what is preventing faster progress towards a living wage, the behavioral patterns of toddlers and their parents may help provide some answers.
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Pioneers reflect on 25 years of Fairtrade bananas
Article posted: 18 Nov 2021
Twenty-five years ago, the first Fairtrade bananas appeared on supermarket shelves in Europe. For the first time, consumers were able to buy bananas that were fair to both people and planet, ...
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Five Reasons why we’re Bananas about Fairtrade Bananas
Article posted: 17 Nov 2021
Good for you, good for farmers and workers – what’s not to like?! Celebrate 25 years of Fairtrade bananas by tucking into a Fairtrade banana today.
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Fairtrade and Grow Ahead Team Up to Deliver Green Solutions for Farmers
Press release posted: 9 Nov 2021
A partnership between Fairtrade and Grow Ahead will work to deliver comprehensive climate mitigation solutions to smallholder farmers through targeted agroforestry efforts.
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"Making a difference": views on Fairtrade cocoa and sustainability
Article posted: 8 Nov 2021
A webinar with Tony’s Chocolonely and Lidl highlighted different approaches to fairer and more sustainable cocoa.
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The future is fair: A look at our annual report
Article posted: 28 Oct 2021
The report includes programme and sales data, progress on key priorities, and the framework of our new global strategy. A fairer future is here. Will you be part of it?
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Q&A with Siska Yuliana, Fairtrade Youth Ambassador
Article posted: 28 Oct 2021
“Youth has a big role in tackling climate change,” Yuliana told Fairtrade in a recent interview. “As youth advocates, we can also form a climate community to voice global aspirations regarding ...
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