News and Features

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.
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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.
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.
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
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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“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.