We were taught to serve, to be workers. Now with Fairtrade, we are entrepreneurs.
Martial Quintero, banana producer, Cooperativa de Servicios Multiples Bananera del Atlantico, Panama
News and Features
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Fairtrade pioneer Dieter Overath receives the Federal Cross of Merit
Article posted: 5 Oct 2022
For his long-standing commitment to global trade justice, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier honoured the former CEO of Fairtrade Germany with the Federal Cross of Merit.
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Six facts you did not know about (Fairtrade) coffee
Article posted: 5 Oct 2022
Coffee is one of the most traded commodities in the world, following oil, steel, or precious metals. With billions of cups of coffee consumed every day, it also one of the most popular beverages.
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The climate clock is ticking
Article posted: 4 Oct 2022
Ahead of another UN climate conference, Fairtrade once again urges governments for concrete action… but time is running out
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Statement on Pakistan Floods
Article posted: 5 Sep 2022
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Fairtrade collaborates with Banana Bruiser artist to celebrate banana farmers
Article posted: 27 Aug 2022
Created to mark Banana Lovers’ Day on 27 August, the bespoke piece of banana art is a tribute to the farmers and workers who grow the fruit
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Fairtrade releases first-ever HREDD guide for farmers
Article posted: 3 Aug 2022
A new publication unveiled by Fairtrade will help smallholder farmer organizations around the world navigate the complexities of human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD)
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A critical step in the right direction – Fairtrade welcomes launch of Belize national strategy against child labour
Article posted: 28 Jul 2022
A new strategy and policy launched by the Government of Belize to tackle child labour and reduce its incidence by eliminating the worst forms by 2025 has gone into effect this month
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Demand a living wage for the people who make our clothes – Sign now
Article posted: 19 Jul 2022
What is behind the price of the clothes we buy from fast fashion brands? About 60 million people around the world work in the garment and textile sector, out of which 80% are women. On average they ...
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Fairtrade and Earthworm Foundation Join Forces in ‘Landmark’ Partnership to Combat Deforestation
Press release posted: 7 Jul 2022
A new partnership launched by Fairtrade International, Fairtrade Africa, and non-profit organisation Earthworm Foundation will work together to monitor deforestation and assess environmental ...
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Why choosing Fairtrade chocolate makes a difference
Article posted: 7 Jul 2022
Think all chocolate is the same? What about all the different sustainability labels you find on supermarket shelves? Think again!
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