News and Features

Looking more closely at the power of the Fairtrade Premium

Article posted: 18 Feb 2019

Fairtrade farmers and workers have earned well more than half a billion euros in Fairtrade Premium funds in the past five years alone, which they spend on projects of their choice. We wanted to know: ...
Give some love to the planet this Valentine’s Day

Article posted: 14 Feb 2019

A flower rush occurs every year as shoppers flock to florists or grab bundles of cut roses from grocery store shelves for Valentine’s Day. This year, look for the FAIRTRADE Mark and show some love ...
The race to the bottom for low-cost bananas has a price

Article posted: 12 Feb 2019

As supermarkets compete for customer traffic with low-priced bananas as bait, farmers and workers are losing out. Can a push for sustainable bananas counter this slide?
CAYAT: the power of a committed membership

Article posted: 21 Jan 2019

An interview with the Ivorian cooperative's director general.
Six ways Fairtrade strengthens human rights

Article posted: 10 Dec 2018

Today is Human Rights Day, and the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Cocoa farmers to earn more through a higher Fairtrade Minimum Price

Press release posted: 3 Dec 2018

Farmer organizations will be guaranteed a higher price for cocoa sales on Fairtrade terms, as part of Fairtrade’s strategy towards enabling living incomes
No climate justice without trade justice

Press release posted: 28 Nov 2018

Small-scale farmers must be supported in the fight against climate change
Are we there yet? Progress and learnings on tracking our impact

Article posted: 20 Nov 2018

Fairtrade’s vision is a world in which farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential, and decide on their future
Fairtrade sees 8%* sales growth in 2017, exceeding €8 billion for first time

Press release posted: 17 Oct 2018

Producers received record premiums as Fairtrade emphasizes sustainable livelihoods
Cheap cocoa is costing farmers dear

Article posted: 16 Oct 2018

"Until recently, price was a taboo subject when talking about farmers’ income. Now that conversation is opening up."

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“With the help of Fairtrade, I have grown. I feel good. Personally, I have received many trainings, along with my workers, to be able to understand more about the standards and development of bananas.” Lina Núñez,Lina Núñez, Asociación de Productores de Banano Santa Cruz.