Fairtrade has changed [conditions] a lot... women and men now have the same rights. There are regular working hours, fixed leave days, and significantly improved safety regulations.
Rosemary Achieng, supervisor, Panda Flowers Farm, Kenya
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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