Fairtrade has changed [conditions] a lot... women and men now have the same rights. There are regular working hours, fixed leave days, and significantly improved safety regulations.
Rosemary Achieng, supervisor, Panda Flowers Farm, Kenya
News and Features
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Fashion Revolution #IMADEYOURCLOTHES
Article posted: 21 Apr 2020
This Fashion Revolution week, we stand in solidarity with cotton farmers, workers and producers.
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Staying united while keeping apart: cocoa in the time of COVID-19
Article posted: 20 Apr 2020
On the path to sustainable cocoa, the COVID-19 pandemic is a large, unexpected, and frightening detour. Amidst all the unknowns with this pandemic, including the impact on northern economies and on ...
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Living through COVID-19: Fairtrade producers speak about the challenges
Article posted: 20 Apr 2020
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Tough times for East African flower growers
Press release posted: 17 Apr 2020
Flowers are big business in Kenya. In 2018 floriculture earned KES113 billion (around €976 million), making it the fourth largest contributor of foreign exchange. But this year, the coronavirus ...
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#FairtradeTogether: COVID-19 Updates
Article posted: 16 Apr 2020
Find the latest updates from our global network, all in one place.
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National Banana Day: Fairtrade heroes in Colombia put #FairtradeTogether into action against the coronavirus
Article posted: 15 Apr 2020
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Coffee cooperatives in Peru use Fairtrade Premium to provide food to their communities
Article posted: 14 Apr 2020
Two Fairtrade certified coffee cooperatives in Peru are using Fairtrade Premium funds to buy and deliver food packages to the elderly and others in their communities.
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Fairtrade’s living income work is more relevant than ever
Article posted: 9 Apr 2020
As fears of a long-term economic downturn increase, a living income - defined as enough to cover essential needs such as food, water, housing, health care, and weather unexpected events - becomes ...
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Eggstra special delivery for London hospital staff
Article posted: 9 Apr 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic it’s easy to forget about Easter. UK-based Divine Chocolate showed their appreciation of frontline medics with a delivery of Fairtrade Easter eggs.
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Fairtrade Together: COVID-19 Briefing on 6 April 2020
Article posted: 6 Apr 2020
Read how COVID-19 is affecting Fairtrade producers in flowers, bananas, coffee, cocoa, tea, cotton and sugar, and how they are supporting their communities..
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