There’s happiness in the cooperative! Before [Fairtrade] we didn’t earn enough. Now when I get ill the coop looks after me. Before people came, bought our cocoa and we never saw them again.
Issouf Traore, cocoa farmer, ECOOKIM - ECOJAD, Côte d'Ivoire
News and Features
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Fairtrade statement on the EU Deforestation Regulation
Article posted: 9 Aug 2024
Fairtrade calls for more financial support and clarification of the technical terms related to the EU Deforestation Regulation so that coffee and cocoa producers can meet the 30 December 2024 ...
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Fairtrade International announces election of Board members
Article posted: 28 Jun 2024
The Board of Directors of Fairtrade International announced the election of eight Board members during its annual General Assembly. The Board members, who were elected to a three year term, bring ...
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Fairtrade’s 2023 Annual Report highlights progress towards fairness agenda
Press release posted: 19 Jun 2024
Our 2023 Annual Report highlights our priorities and milestones, including progress on issues such as living incomes, human rights, and tackling deforestation.
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EU Organic Regulation will have negative consequences for small-scale producers
Article posted: 13 Jun 2024
Fairtrade International supports the objectives of the EU Organic Regulation to strengthen the organic integrity of production, however full compliance with the regulation in its current form will ...
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Child labour can be tackled one step, one programme, at a time
Article posted: 12 Jun 2024
Child labour can be tackled one step, one programme, at a time.
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Cultivating opportunities for fair and sustainable products close to home
Article posted: 31 May 2024
More than ever, Fairtrade producers are taking the lead to deliver Fairtrade products to their own local markets.
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I am a cocoa farmer. When I say we need training and investment to thrive, take my word for it
Article posted: 29 May 2024
Emmanuel Nana Sarpong is the President of the Fair Trade Ghana Network, which champions sustainable agriculture in Ghana’s fair trade environment. He also serves as the President of the Asunafo North ...
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More cocoa farmers benefit from Fairtrade training, according to new report
Press release posted: 16 May 2024
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Fairtrade Premium reached €222.8 million in 2022
Press release posted: 8 May 2024
The 15th edition of the Fairtrade monitoring report summarises key data from around the world, including that producers earned 10 percent more Fairtrade Premium in 2022 over the previous year.
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Strong producer organisations are the foundation of a sustainable future
Article posted: 30 Apr 2024
Thanks to a grant from the European Commission, Fairtrade producer organisations are stronger as advocates and inclusive leaders.
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