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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We love coffee. Are we willing to pay the price?
Article posted: 5 Jun 2019
"One key factor that is harming the future of coffee is well within the reach of every coffee drinker – price."
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Fairtrade and Colombian President meet to tackle coffee crisis
Press release posted: 31 May 2019
The leaders of Colombia and Fairtrade met yesterday [May 30] to discuss ways out of the global coffee price crisis which is driving millions of coffee farmers further into poverty.
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Working together to achieve decent wages, gender equity, and more
Article posted: 23 May 2019
“There was no sense of ‘them and us’. The sessions felt inspiring for everyone – including local workers, their unions, company managers and government representatives.”
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Worried about wildlife? Sustainable agriculture could be the answer
Article posted: 22 May 2019
"If we are to protect nature, we have to change the way we farm our land and produce our food."
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Shoppers are demanding sustainable options
Article posted: 10 May 2019
More and more of us are expressing our values through our everyday shopping. We increasingly demand more information about what goes into our food and other purchases, where they come from and how ...
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New app to reduce the use of highly toxic pesticides
Article posted: 7 May 2019
Fairtrade, along with a coalition of certification schemes promoting safer pest control, announces a new free app designed to support the reduction of highly toxic pesticide use.
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First steps towards decent wages for flower workers in Tanzania
Article posted: 30 Apr 2019
In 2017, we took a decisive step towards improving wages in the flowers and plants sector, by changing our Flower Standard to include a minimum base wage.
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Fairtrade revises flagship standard
Press release posted: 3 Apr 2019
To strengthen the power of farmers in trade relationships, Fairtrade International today announced a new version of its certification standard for small-scale farmers.
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Fairtrade becomes member of International Cocoa Initiative
Press release posted: 26 Mar 2019
Fairtrade International, representing the world’s most recognized ethical label, has joined the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) as a Non-Profit Contributing Partner.
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New leadership school strengthens women farmers
Article posted: 8 Mar 2019
A new programme, launched by the Fairtrade Network of Asia & Pacific Producers, aims to improve women’s opportunities and help redress the gender balance in agricultural communities.
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