“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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Fairtrade stresses the importance of decent work at International Banana Convention
Article posted: 16 Oct 2020
Fairtrade congratulated the Ecuadorian government and banana sector on their commitment to a living wage, while also urging them to go further in securing decent work all banana workers.
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A Journey of a Thousand Miles
Article posted: 15 Oct 2020
Thousands of East African flower workers are benefitting from better wages since the introduction of a Fairtrade floor wage - one step on our journey towards a Living Wage.
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Traders honoured in Fairtrade Awards
Article posted: 13 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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Fairtrade & Fyffes: A long-term Partnership for Sustainable Bananas
Article posted: 12 Oct 2020
John Hopkins, Fyffes’ General Manager, Import and Logistics, talks about sustainable banana production and long-term partnerships.
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Small Producer Organizations honoured in Fairtrade Awards
Article posted: 9 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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Fairtrade Awards 2020
Article posted: 8 Oct 2020
Welcome to the 2020 Fairtrade Awards! There are four categories to choose from, aimed at celebrating the very best Fairtrade farmers, producers, workers, traders and campaigners.
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It’s World Coffee Day - drink up! But drink fair.
Article posted: 1 Oct 2020
On World Coffee Day, pause and acknowledge how your cup connects you to the world at your doorstep, and the coffee farming families half-a-world away.
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Fairtrade Extends Flexible Premium Use to Help Battle COVID-19
Article posted: 30 Sep 2020
The Fairtrade Standards Committee endorsed the extension as continued support for those who are among the hardest hit by loss of sales, disruptions in supply chains or inability to harvest
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Fairtrade Relief Fund assists producers hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic
Article posted: 24 Sep 2020
Fairtrade producer organizations in 55 countries are benefitting from the €2.1 million Fairtrade Producer Relief Fund that is helping thousands of farmers, workers and their communities cope with the ...
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This Global Goals Week, Let’s come together to drive lasting change
Article posted: 24 Sep 2020
In a year of unprecedented challenges, 2020 marks the 5th anniversary of the SDGs. A milestone to be celebrated and an opportunity to take a realistic look at where we stand.
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