In February 2026, a strategic commercial origin visit was organised in Sri Lanka by Fairtrade NAPP, welcoming business delegates from Fairtrade Norway — Tone Cecilie Faugli (CEO) and Kristin Oishi (Project Manager) along with Reitan Retail- the parent company responsible for overarching strategic direction across Nordic markets and their retail brand REMA 1000

In March 2026, Fairtrade NAPP joined government agencies, international financial institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector actors at the Asia and the Pacific Food Systems Forum (AFS2026) hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at its headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

Fairtrade NAPP organised a two-day FPO Governance Program in March in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, bringing together 8 farmer members from two Fairtrade-certified rice producer organisations. The sessions were led by experts from Samunnati Foundation that equipped farmers to gain a comprehensive understanding of FPO formation, governance, compliance, and business planning—laying a strong foundation for transitioning into structured, legally compliant, and market-oriented producer organisations.

On 4 March 2026, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Gampaha Kabanika Govinge Sangamaya (GKGS) brought together 82 smallholder farmers in Yakkala, Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Alongside the formal AGM proceedings, Fairtrade NAPP's Programme Manager for Sri Lanka delivered a structured training session for member producers. The session covered key areas of Fairtrade certification, labour rights, gender equity, environmental sustainability, and climate change adaptation.

In February 2026, Fairtrade NAPP brought together 22 representatives from seven Fairtrade sports ball producer organizations at Faletti's Residencies in Islamabad for a two-day capacity-building workshop on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD).

In February 2026, twenty representatives from ten Thai Fairtrade rice Small Producer Organizations (SPOs) gathered at the Cooperative des Producteurs de Cafe du Plateau des Bolovens (CPC) office in Pakse, Champasak Province, Laos, for a half-day training on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD). Facilitated by Petchrung Sukpong and accompanied by Sirisap Bijlmakers from Fairtrade NAPP, the session brought together management staff and board committee members from across the Thai rice sector to build foundational awareness and practical skills in two critical areas: HREDD principles and grievance redressal mechanisms.

This article covers the Policy Advocacy Training held on the morning of March 12, 2026, Day 2 of the three-day Sugar Network Event in Fiji (March 11-13, 2026). The broader programme also included the Sugar Product Network Meeting on Day 1 and a Roundtable Discussion on EU Sustainability Regulations on the afternoon of Day 2. All three components were organised by Fairtrade NAPP with the co-funding support of the European Union under the ECFFPA "The Future is Fair" project (2024-2027).

In Feb 2026, 22 cotton farmers and producer representatives gathered at Chalet Hotel in Multan, Pakistan, for a two-day training organized by Fairtrade NAPP. The program brought together participants from two Fairtrade cotton producer organizations: South Asian Sourcing Pvt. Ltd. (FLO ID 35536) and the Rural Education and Economic Development Society, known as REEDS (FLO ID 43986). The training focused on green fertilizers and their practical application in cotton production, with one clear aim: to give farmers the knowledge and tools to move away from synthetic inputs and toward farming methods that protect both yields and the environment.

In collaboration with Coffee Board of India and the College of Climate Change and Environmental Sciences at Kerala Agricultural University.

In February 2026, a group of Thai rice farmers and cooperative managers made the journey from Thailand's northeast to the hills of Champasak province in southern Laos. They were there to see, first-hand, how another producer organization had built something that worked.

On 13 February 2026, a group of staff members and farmers from Thoprankudy Farmer Producer Company gathered at the organisation's office in Idukki for a half-day training organized by Fairtrade NAPP. The session covered the Fairtrade system; what it is, how it works, and what it requires of the producers who carry its certification.

Learning from Producer Voices and Shaping the Way Forward

Since the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI), Sialkot in August 2023, Fairtrade NAPP has actively engaged in a series of collaborative initiatives. This partnership has shown up in real form, at WE-Exhibit 2023, 2024, 2025 and now 2026.

For the coffee growers of Chikmagalur, every harvest season used to bring not just the joy of ripe cherries, but the quiet dread of the unpredictable sky. Today, a gleaming solar tunnel dryer is rewriting that story: One perfectly dried bean at a time.

The Fairtrade NAPP Climate Disaster Relief and Resilience Fund, with significant support from Fairtrade Deutschland, was mobilized to provide immediate assistance to farmers and workers affected by the typhoons Tino and Uwan in the Philippines in 2025 . In solidarity with the communities at the core of Fairtrade, food support was delivered across eight Fairtrade-certified producer organizations, reaching 267 farmer families and a total of 396 individuals.

In January 2026, Fairtrade NAPP initiated a focused engagement with Vinifex Agro to strengthen climate resilience, reinforce Fairtrade systems, and equip producers with practical tools to thrive in a changing environment. Over four intensive days, NAPP’s technical team worked with Vinifex leadership, staff, and farmers to build capacity, strengthen governance, and advance innovation at field level.

Pakistan’s sports ball manufacturing sector — a global hub of craftsmanship and production excellence is now stepping confidently into this future. Through Fairtrade NAPP’s CO₂ and CHG Emissions Measurement Program, leading Fairtrade certified sports ball producers in Sialkot are taking a structured, science-based step toward carbon accountability, climate resilience, and market-ready sustainability, turning data into direction and awareness into action.

Ensuring fair treatment, lawful employment practices, and harmonious workplace relations is at the heart of Fairtrade’s commitment to social justice. In sectors such as plantations and agribusiness where large workforces, complex labour regulations, and evolving compliance requirements intersect, the ability of management and worker representatives to understand and apply labour laws is critical. Producer organizations and management teams often face challenges in interpreting and applying complex labour regulations. Simultaneously, worker representatives and trade unions require the capacity to engage in constructive dialogue and resolve disputes through effective conciliation. Failure to manage industrial disputes in line with legal standards can disrupt operations, reduce productivity, and negatively affect worker welfare. Responding to this need, a 03 day Training Workshop on Industrial Relations, Application of Labour Laws, and Industrial Disputes Conciliation was organised by Fairtrade NAPP in consultation with the National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS), from 18-20th December 2025 in Sri Lanka to strengthen the skills of members engaged in administrative and human resource management roles within Fairtrade tea and flower plantations. The workshop also aimed to equip participants to manage media risks and brand reputation challenges within Fairtrade-certified organizations and supply chains.