It is part of the standards, that women should be empowered... If a woman is empowered, then the house will also be empowered, economically and socially.
Elizabeth Chepkwony, coffee farmer, Kabngetuny cooperative, Kenya
News and Features
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Fairtrade position on the recent delay of the EU Deforestation Regulation
Article posted: 2 Oct 2024
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Fairtrade is strong partner in protecting forests and deforestation prevention according to new study
Press release posted: 17 Sep 2024
Fairtrade cocoa and coffee cooperatives are in a better position when it comes to protecting forests and complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation, according to a new study.
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The unbearable compliance costs of EU deforestation law for farmers
Article posted: 13 Sep 2024
The European Commission needs to act today -- with information and financial support -- or else the EUDR will harm small-scale farmers.
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Fairtrade launches new reference price tool
Press release posted: 5 Sep 2024
Fairtrade's latest online tool makes it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to make progress toward living incomes.
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Rita de Sousa Coutinho joins the Fairtrade International Board of Directors
Press release posted: 3 Sep 2024
De Sousa Coutinho's deep knowledge of food markets and large international retail players, her skills acquired working in complex and competitive international markets, as well as her art of asking ...
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Fairtrade statement - Nullification of John Chebochok as a Zonal Director for Ainamoi of the Toror/Tegat Tea Factory
Press release posted: 14 Aug 2024
Fairtrade applauds the decision of the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development -State Department for Agriculture to nullify the election of Mr. John Chebochok as a Zonal Director for ...
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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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