There’s happiness in the cooperative! Before [Fairtrade] we didn’t earn enough. Now when I get ill the coop looks after me. Before people came, bought our cocoa and we never saw them again.
Issouf Traore, cocoa farmer, ECOOKIM - ECOJAD, Côte d'Ivoire
News and Features
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Fairtrade Global CEO Welcomes Appointment of Rebeca Grynspan as Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Article posted: 15 Sep 2021
Fairtrade Global CEO, Dr. Nyagoy Nyong’o, warmly welcomes the appointment of Rebeca Grynspan as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. Ms. Grynspan took up her new role on 13 September for a four-year term.
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Time for a stronger Fairtrade Tea Standard
Article posted: 17 Aug 2021
The revised Fairtrade Tea Standard seeks to balance the realities of a challenging global tea market with stronger requirements to protect the rights and working conditions of workers.
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Young people leading the way: Fairtrade celebrates tomorrow’s farmers and innovators
Article posted: 12 Aug 2021
On International Youth Day, we recognize and celebrate youth innovations that are transforming food systems.
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Fairtrade becomes a member of the Cool Farm Alliance
Article posted: 30 Jul 2021
To further deepen our work and support on climate matters, in June 2021 we joined the Cool Farm Alliance. A not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to enable millions of agricultural ...
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New Study Shows Higher Incomes for Fairtrade Cocoa Farmers
Press release posted: 28 Jul 2021
The household survey reveals that Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire have increased their incomes by 85% over the past several years and that a greater proportion are living above extreme ...
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Fairtrade Launches Its First Living Income Reference Prices for Colombian Coffee
Press release posted: 22 Jul 2021
Fairtrade Launches Its First Living Income Reference Prices for Colombian Coffee
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Decent coffee prices to stay!
Article posted: 22 Jul 2021
Starting with Colombia, the new Fairtrade Living Income Reference Prices aim to bring sustainable price stability to coffee farmers.
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Updating our coffee standard to be future-fit
Article posted: 15 Jul 2021
Fairtrade’s Coffee Standard has been updated to reflect a stronger approach to trading practices and commitment to human rights and environmental due diligence.
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Voluntary Schemes and Due Diligence: Foes and Friends? Our latest position paper.
Article posted: 7 Jul 2021
Robust voluntary schemes make contributions to the protection of environmental and human rights across supply chains. However, they do not replace due diligence.
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Half of consumers used their buying power to make a positive difference during the pandemic
Press release posted: 7 Jul 2021
As shoppers increasingly make ethical choices, they provide ‘vital lifeline’ for cocoa farmers, says Fairtrade movement as World Chocolate Day approaches.
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