News and Features

‘We are not the same we used to be’ – The Farmers documentary series finale is here.

Article posted: 8 Dec 2021

In the midst of a global crisis, the series followed three farmers across the globe. The intimate portraits revealed that, beyond Covid-19, several of the battles farmers fighting today are not – in ...
Fairtrade: the “complete certification.”

Article posted: 8 Dec 2021

Compagnie Fruitière is one of the world's biggest banana companies. Their Executive President explains why Fairtrade has played an increasingly important role in its development.
Behind the scenes with Angela and Omar: the local film makers of the Farmers documentary series in Peru.

Article posted: 3 Dec 2021

From filming deep inside banana plantations to chatting with Roberto’s kids in their living room, here is what Angela and Omar had to say about their experience.
Statement on European Commission Proposal on Deforestation

Article posted: 2 Dec 2021

Fairtrade welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to create a market for deforestation-free products, including coffee and cocoa, in the European Union (EU).
IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative and Fairtrade sign global partnership for fair economic conditions

Article posted: 29 Nov 2021

Fairtrade and IDH - the Sustainable Trade Initiative have signed a partnership to accelerate joint work towards enabling living wages and income in food supply chains.
How far are we on the journey to a living wage?

Article posted: 26 Nov 2021

When we examine what is preventing faster progress towards a living wage, the behavioral patterns of toddlers and their parents may help provide some answers.
Pioneers reflect on 25 years of Fairtrade bananas

Article posted: 18 Nov 2021

Twenty-five years ago, the first Fairtrade bananas appeared on supermarket shelves in Europe. For the first time, consumers were able to buy bananas that were fair to both people and planet, ...
Five Reasons why we’re Bananas about Fairtrade Bananas

Article posted: 17 Nov 2021

Good for you, good for farmers and workers – what’s not to like?! Celebrate 25 years of Fairtrade bananas by tucking into a Fairtrade banana today.
Fairtrade and Grow Ahead Team Up to Deliver Green Solutions for Farmers

Press release posted: 9 Nov 2021

A partnership between Fairtrade and Grow Ahead will work to deliver comprehensive climate mitigation solutions to smallholder farmers through targeted agroforestry efforts.
"Making a difference": views on Fairtrade cocoa and sustainability

Article posted: 8 Nov 2021

A webinar with Tony’s Chocolonely and Lidl highlighted different approaches to fairer and more sustainable cocoa.

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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.