Fairtrade is much more than merely an environmental certification, it is the only and best ethical and social certification that really ensures social and environmental, ethical and economic impact, and therefore human impact.
Enrique Calderon, coffee farmer, COOPEAGRI cooperative, Costa Rica
News and Features
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Fairtrade is “a perfect fit” for leading fruit and vegetable importer
Article posted: 3 Feb 2020
An interview with Mike Port, CEO of Port International, first Fairtrade banana importer to Europe.
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A business case for living incomes
Article posted: 31 Jan 2020
In industry conversations about sustainability and farmers being able to earn a living income, the question inevitably arises: What is the business case?
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A fair approach to child labor issues in sugar and cocoa farming
Article posted: 31 Jan 2020
Anita Sheth explains Fairtrade's ongoing programme in Belize to empower local youth and educate farmers on solutions to end the practice.
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Finalists for the 2020 International Fairtrade Awards announced
Article posted: 21 Jan 2020
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Premium education paves the way for a professional career
Article posted: 9 Jan 2020
The Fairtrade Premium empowers students by providing scholarships, which make studying a financially possible opportunity.
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Mitigating the risk that comes with climate change
Article posted: 18 Dec 2019
Mitigating the risk that comes with climate change: an interview with Luis Mendoza Aguilar
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International guide to labels praises Fairtrade standards, advocacy and awareness-raising
Article posted: 11 Dec 2019
A new guide to fair trade labels aimed at helping consumers and companies navigate the increasingly confusing world of sustainability and ethical schemes has praised Fairtrade for its track record on ...
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What does farming have to do with human rights?
Article posted: 10 Dec 2019
Fairtrade has advocated for human rights principles for farmers and workers for more than 30 years. Here are some examples.
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Protecting producers from the climate crisis: a priority for Fairtrade
Article posted: 6 Dec 2019
Fairtrade announced a partnership to explore the viability of offering climate risk insurance to Fairtrade smallholder farmers.
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Why Fairtrade supports strong EU regulations for cocoa
Article posted: 2 Dec 2019
What strong EU regulations for cocoa could mean for farmers, and why Fairtrade supports it
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