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Orkney MSP marks Fairtrade Fortnight in Holyrood - The Orcadian Online
                                        
                    
        
                            Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has marked Fairtrade Fortnight in Holyrood this week by meeting with coffee farmers from Malawi to discuss the importance of fairtrade, including the work of Orkney Fair Trade Group. Fairtrade Fortnight, which began on 26 Feb and runs until tomorrow, Sunday, is an annual promotional campaign organised and funded by the…                    
        
    
             
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Sainsbury's 'Fairly Traded' is tea likely to confuse shoppers, says watchdog
                                        
                    
        
                            Supermarket's own ethical designation is not certified by the Fairtrade Foundation                    
        
    
             
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5 of the best Fairtrade coffees for Fairtrade Fortnight
                                        
                    
        
                            From beans to ground, these Fairtrade coffees help farmers invest in their land and their future. And they taste amazing.                    
        
    
             
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Luton is a Fairtrade town - Luton Borough Council
                                
        
                            Luton is a Fairtrade town - Luton Borough Council                    
        
    
             
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How Fairtrade is maintaining its relevance
                                        
                    
        
                            Sales of Fairtrade products continue to grow in Europe. But certain companies and retailers are abandoning the mark in favour of internal programmes. Is certification still relevant?                    
        
    
             
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First batch of African Fairtrade gold arrives in the UK
                                
        
                            Fairtrade has announced the first ever shipment of certified African Fairtrade gold into the UK, in a move backed by Philips that could unlock new ethical sourcing opportunities for businesses ranging from jewellers to tech specialists.                    
        
    
             
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Consumers happy to pay Fairtrade premium
                                        
                    
        
                            GlobeScan research finds US consumers are willing to pay a premium for Fairtrade certified bananas                    
        
    
             
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What Do Ethical, Organic And Fairtrade Mean?
                                        
                    
        
                            Confused by food labels? You're not alone. Here's our ultimate guide to ethical shopping certifications and terms.                    
        
    
             
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Is this the beginning of the end for Fairtrade?
                                        
                    
        
                            With Sainsbury’s, Tesco & Cadbury moving away from Fairtrade in favour of their own ethical pledges, what must brands do to ensure they keep consumer trust?                    
        
    
             
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J Sainsbury criticised over move to drop Fairtrade label from tea - Financial Times
                                
        
                            J Sainsbury criticised over move to drop Fairtrade label from tea - Financial Times                    
        
    
             
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Fairtrade gold in Uganda  | Comic Relief
                                        
                    
        
                            Comic Relief is a major UK charity, with a vision of a just world, free from poverty.                    
        
    
             
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Why small producers have big concerns about multinationals joining Fairtrade
                                        
                    
        
                            Fairtrade was set up to support small producers - but some feel it is now missing the mark.                    
        
    
             
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Fairness on the menu as part of Fairtrade Fortnight - East Dunbartonshire Council
                                
        
                            Fairness on the menu as part of Fairtrade Fortnight - East Dunbartonshire Council                    
        
    
             
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Fairtrade campaigners fear Brexit impact
                                        
                    
        
                            Fairtrade campaigners say Brexit means some 50 international trade deals must be renegotiated.                    
        
    
             
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Co-op becomes first UK retailer to source 100% Fairtrade cocoa - edie
                                        
                    
        
                            Co-op has become the first UK retailer to only sell and use 100% Fairtrade cocoa in its products, and has called on other retailers to increase their commitments to the Fairtrade initiative.                    
        
    
             
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Co-op becomes first UK retailer to source 100% Fairtrade cocoa
                                
        
                            Co-op has become the first UK retailer to only sell and use 100% Fairtrade cocoa in its products, and has called on other retailers to increase their commitments to the Fairtrade initiative.                    
        
    
             
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World’s first Fairtrade nut-farming co-op celebrates tenth birthday - Co-operative News
                                        
                    
        
                            One of the biggest Fairtrade success stories in recent years is Liberation Foods, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2017. It was founded by Twin – t                    
        
    
             
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Cadbury pulls out of Fairtrade chocolate – but it's keeping the logo on packaging anyway
                                        
                    
        
                            David Marshall, founder at Meaningful Chocolate company, said the move could confuse consumers and put the Fairtrade scheme at risk