“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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Limiting entry to new fresh banana producers in an effort to deepen benefits for farmers and workers
Article posted: 11 Mar 2024
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Ecuadorian Fairtrade cooperatives champion quality with Cacao of Excellence training
Press release posted: 5 Mar 2024
Three Ecuadorian Fairtrade cocoa cooperatives learned techniques to improve cocoa quality thanks to a partnership with Cacao of Excellence.
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Europe's green transition shall go global to be just and fair for all
Press release posted: 29 Feb 2024
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Agroecology, the only way forward
Article posted: 27 Feb 2024
Fairtrade has adopted a sustainable agricultural policy linked to agricultural production that puts agroecological principles and farming front and centre.
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Fairtrade partners with Global Coalition for Social Justice
Press release posted: 20 Feb 2024
Fairtrade International partners with Global Coalition for Social Justice, an initiative of the International Labour Organization, on World Social Justice Day.
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Fairtrade Statement on the Passing of Frans “Francisco” Van der Hoff
Article posted: 16 Feb 2024
Fairtrade mourns the loss of beloved Fairtrade co-founder Frans “Francisco” Van der Hoff, the visionary behind the very first Fairtrade certification initiative. He was 84-years-old.
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Fairtrade Coffee Standard update expands deforestation prevention
Article posted: 12 Feb 2024
In an effort to reduce environmental degradation, Fairtrade has updated its Coffee Standard requiring certified producers and traders to strengthen deforestation prevention, monitoring, and ...
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New study confirms Fairtrade roses from Kenya have smaller environmental footprint
Press release posted: 6 Feb 2024
Fairtrade roses from Kenya have a smaller environmental footprint when compared to roses produced in Holland, even when factoring in transport to Europe, according to a recently released report.
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Report shows farmers earn more with Living Income Reference Price
Press release posted: 29 Jan 2024
Cocoa farmers who were paid a living income reference price earned on average about 15 percent more compared to government regulated farmgate prices, according to a new report published by Fairtrade ...
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Five things to expect from Fairtrade in 2024
Article posted: 26 Jan 2024
2024 opens up with a desire to drive change through collaboration. Bringing producers and businesses closer together to establish fair market practices. Fairtrade remains a strong partner to do so.
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