“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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Changes to EU organic rules threaten farmers’ livelihoods
Press release posted: 12 Feb 2020
Changes to EU organic rules threaten farmers’ livelihoods
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Enabling local solutions to workplace disputes
Article posted: 3 Feb 2020
Effective labour relations in Peru’s banana sector
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Fairtrade is “a perfect fit” for leading fruit and vegetable importer
Article posted: 3 Feb 2020
An interview with Mike Port, CEO of Port International, first Fairtrade banana importer to Europe.
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A business case for living incomes
Article posted: 31 Jan 2020
In industry conversations about sustainability and farmers being able to earn a living income, the question inevitably arises: What is the business case?
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A fair approach to child labor issues in sugar and cocoa farming
Article posted: 31 Jan 2020
Anita Sheth explains Fairtrade's ongoing programme in Belize to empower local youth and educate farmers on solutions to end the practice.
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Finalists for the 2020 International Fairtrade Awards announced
Article posted: 21 Jan 2020
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Premium education paves the way for a professional career
Article posted: 9 Jan 2020
The Fairtrade Premium empowers students by providing scholarships, which make studying a financially possible opportunity.
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Mitigating the risk that comes with climate change
Article posted: 18 Dec 2019
Mitigating the risk that comes with climate change: an interview with Luis Mendoza Aguilar
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International guide to labels praises Fairtrade standards, advocacy and awareness-raising
Article posted: 11 Dec 2019
A new guide to fair trade labels aimed at helping consumers and companies navigate the increasingly confusing world of sustainability and ethical schemes has praised Fairtrade for its track record on ...
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What does farming have to do with human rights?
Article posted: 10 Dec 2019
Fairtrade has advocated for human rights principles for farmers and workers for more than 30 years. Here are some examples.
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