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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Five ways Fairtrade supports producers and workers to tackle COVID-19
Article posted: 20 Sep 2021
Fairtrade is taking action on several fronts to support smallholder farmers and workers on the frontline of the pandemic.
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There Is No Climate Justice Without Fair Trade
Press release posted: 16 Sep 2021
In bold position paper, Fair Trade organizations urge inclusion of smallholder farmers and workers in climate solutions as global focus on climate crisis intensifies ahead of COP26.
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Fairtrade Global CEO Welcomes Appointment of Rebeca Grynspan as Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Article posted: 15 Sep 2021
Fairtrade Global CEO, Dr. Nyagoy Nyong’o, warmly welcomes the appointment of Rebeca Grynspan as Secretary-General of UNCTAD. Ms. Grynspan took up her new role on 13 September for a four-year term.
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Time for a stronger Fairtrade Tea Standard
Article posted: 17 Aug 2021
The revised Fairtrade Tea Standard seeks to balance the realities of a challenging global tea market with stronger requirements to protect the rights and working conditions of workers.
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Young people leading the way: Fairtrade celebrates tomorrow’s farmers and innovators
Article posted: 12 Aug 2021
On International Youth Day, we recognize and celebrate youth innovations that are transforming food systems.
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Fairtrade becomes a member of the Cool Farm Alliance
Article posted: 30 Jul 2021
To further deepen our work and support on climate matters, in June 2021 we joined the Cool Farm Alliance. A not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to enable millions of agricultural ...
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New Study Shows Higher Incomes for Fairtrade Cocoa Farmers
Press release posted: 28 Jul 2021
The household survey reveals that Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire have increased their incomes by 85% over the past several years and that a greater proportion are living above extreme ...
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Fairtrade Launches Its First Living Income Reference Prices for Colombian Coffee
Press release posted: 22 Jul 2021
Fairtrade Launches Its First Living Income Reference Prices for Colombian Coffee
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Decent coffee prices to stay!
Article posted: 22 Jul 2021
Starting with Colombia, the new Fairtrade Living Income Reference Prices aim to bring sustainable price stability to coffee farmers.
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Updating our coffee standard to be future-fit
Article posted: 15 Jul 2021
Fairtrade’s Coffee Standard has been updated to reflect a stronger approach to trading practices and commitment to human rights and environmental due diligence.
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