"Fairtrade Premium encourages us, as women cocoa farmers, to be able to achieve certain things. We know that with Fairtrade there is a Premium waiting for us, and for each woman, you can do what is in your heart."
Rosine Bekoin, member of the CAYAT co-operative
News and Features
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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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New research shows Fairtrade raises living standards for cocoa farmers
Press release posted: 2 Jul 2021
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Fairtrade launches global campaign to unwrap a fairer future for cocoa farmers
Press release posted: 2 Jul 2021
The Fairtrade “Bitter Sweet” global campaign encourages consumers around the world to recognize the connection between Fairtrade and better incomes for cocoa farmers in West Africa
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Fairtrade Leads Way to Living Wages for Banana Workers
Article posted: 1 Jul 2021
The Fairtrade Base Wage comes into effect on 1 July, meaning higher wages for thousands of workers on banana plantations. Meanwhile, the new Living Wage Differential enables businesses to contribute ...
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Stream now – “Farmers: Fighting a Global Crisis” Documentary
Article posted: 29 Jun 2021
New “fly-on-the wall” documentary series gives unique insight into the lives of three farmers during the global pandemic
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