“With the help of Fairtrade, I have grown. I feel good. Personally, I have received many trainings, along with my workers, to be able to understand more about the standards and development of bananas.” Lina Núñez,
Lina Núñez, Asociación de Productores de Banano Santa Cruz.
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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