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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Brighter future for banana plantation workers as Fairtrade launches ‘game changing’ new offer for traders and retailers
Press release posted: 2 Oct 2023
Fairtrade International is excited to launch a major new initiative in the drive to deliver decent incomes for workers on Fairtrade certified banana plantations across the world.
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The future of food
Article posted: 19 Sep 2023
Climate change and unbalanced trade relations have pushed our global food systems to the brink of extinction.
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We’re halfway to 2030. Here are 10 things companies can do to drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Article posted: 15 Sep 2023
We’re halfway to 2030. Here are 10 things companies can do to drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
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New guide by Fairtrade and B Lab supports responsible business practices in small companies
Article posted: 22 Aug 2023
New guide by Fairtrade and B Lab supports responsible business practices in small companies
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Laurence Tanty elected as Fairtrade International Board Chair
Press release posted: 16 Aug 2023
Laurence Tanty elected as Fairtrade International Board Chair.
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New resilience fund to strengthen farmers in times of crisis
Press release posted: 8 Aug 2023
Fairtrade and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have launched a new fund, aiming to strengthen the resilience of smallholder farms, and increase local food ...
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Realistic and fair prices for coffee farmers are a non-negotiable for the future of coffee
Article posted: 1 Aug 2023
Realistic and fair prices for coffee farmers are a non-negotiable for the future of coffee
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Lynette Thorstensen steps down from Fairtrade International’s Board of Directors
Press release posted: 28 Jul 2023
Lynette Thorstensen steps down from Fairtrade International’s Board of Directors
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Sustainable farming is the key to sustainable food systems
Article posted: 24 Jul 2023
Sustainable farming is the key to sustainable food systems.
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Over 240,000 European citizens demand a living wage for the people who make our clothes around the world
Article posted: 20 Jul 2023
Over 240,000 European citizens demand a living wage for the people who make our clothes around the world
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