Fairtrade is much more than merely an environmental certification, it is the only and best ethical and social certification that really ensures social and environmental, ethical and economic impact, and therefore human impact.
Enrique Calderon, coffee farmer, COOPEAGRI cooperative, Costa Rica
News and Features
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More Dough for Cocoa Farmers
Article posted: 18 Nov 2020
Together with Ben & Jerry’s we’re on a mission to make a living income possible for cocoa farmers in West Africa.
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The Impact of Hurricane Eta and Iota on Fairtrade Producers and Workers
Article posted: 17 Nov 2020
Covid-19 already presented an extraordinary challenge for our producers and workers around the world. Now, with the impact of both hurricanes, their struggle only increases.
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Bite to Fight for Cocoa Farmers
Article posted: 10 Nov 2020
When Oxfam Fair Trade began planning a campaign to support a living income for cocoa farmers, they knew it had to be engaging, accessible - and above all, fun.
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Financial independence and women’s empowerment for Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Ghana
Article posted: 3 Nov 2020
Eight years of Fairtrade certification has turned what was a small cooperative producing around a thousand tonnes of cocoa beans a year into a major operation exporting fifteen times that amount.
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Fairtrade partnerships secure more than €15 million in COVID-19 relief and recovery funding for producers
Press release posted: 2 Nov 2020
Government agencies and commercial organizations recognize Fairtrade as a trusted partner to provide direct support to producers on the frontline of the pandemic.
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Fairtrade Award Winners Honoured after Challenging Year
Press release posted: 29 Oct 2020
Fairtrade producers, workers, campaigners and traders have been honoured in the International Fairtrade Awards 2020 showcasing the very best of Fairtrade around the world
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Amazon Launches ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ in Europe to Make It Easier for Customers to Discover and Shop for Sustainable Products
Press release posted: 28 Oct 2020
Programme launches with over 40,000 Climate Pledge Friendly products across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK with one or more of 19 sustainability certifications
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Hired Labour Organizations honoured in Fairtrade Awards
Article posted: 26 Oct 2020
In a series of articles leading up to the 2020 International Fairtrade Awards on October 29, we take a closer look at the finalists in the four categories
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Campaigners honoured in Fairtrade Awards
Article posted: 20 Oct 2020
In a series of articles leading up to the 2020 International Fairtrade Awards on October 29, we take a closer look at the finalists in the four categories
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Who's going to pay to end child labour in West African cocoa?
Article posted: 20 Oct 2020
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire together produce about 60% of the world’s cocoa supply each year. However, they do so with reliance on child labour. This is the harsh reality of the cocoa industry - and a ...
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