1. More support needed for banana producers hit by climate and costs

    The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
    Fruitnet
  2. SFU FairTrade is leading the charge for ethical campus consumption

    By: Lauren Ord, SFU Student In today’s world, ethically sourced products are not the norm for most goods purchased in global markets. Most products are produced through poor labour conditions and l…
    The Peak
  3. Fairtrade International Makes Historic Raise to Coffee Prices

    Responding to widespread poverty in the global coffee sector, Fairtrade International is raising its minimum prices for certified arabica and robusta coffee. 
    Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
  4. Valio joins Fairtrade to tackle the challenges of the wild berry industry in Finland

    Fairtrade Finland has initiated a pilot project in collaboration with several companies, representing the entire supply chain of the wild berry industry. The ai
    FoodTechBiz.com
  5. Fairtrade fortnight supports farmers and workers in developing world

    FAIRTRADE fortnight kicked off this week in Clondalkin and featured a Fairtrade bake off in Áras Chrónáin on Wednesday, reports Maurice Garvey. The fortnight event is on from March 4-17, and supports farmers and workers in the developing world. Clonburris National School teacher Paula Galvin spearheaded the campaign to have Fairtrade Town…
    Echo.ie
  6. Banana producers and exporters of Latam and Caribbean urge retailers to adopt FairTrade

    The associations of producers and exporters of banana in Latin America and the Caribbean, hope that, within the framework of the Fourth Global Conference of the World Banana Forum (WBF) that…
    freshplaza.com
  7. Fairtrade Big Brew is a resounding success

    The popular event helped spread community cheer and cement the area's support for the Fairtrade movement
    Daily Record
  8. Kesko collaborates with Fairtrade to tackle the challenges of the wild berry industry in Finland

    Fairtrade Finland has initiated a pilot project in collaboration with several companies, repsesenting the entire supply chain of the wild berry industry. The aim of the pilot project is to create local certification criteria for wild berries to tackle the challenges related to the berry picking industry in Finland.
    Kesko
  9. NC Custom Adds Lineup of Sustainable Packaging & Fairtrade Treats

    The Top 40 promotional products supplier added 24 SKUs that include bags made of home-compostable materials and post-consumer recycled boxes and wrappers.
    news.google.com
  10. Revolutionizing Coffee Trade: Colombian Farmers Shift from Fairtrade to Direct Trade for Sustainability

    Explore the complexities of the coffee industry in Colombia, focusing on climate change, market issues, and the shift towards direct trade for sustainability.
    BNN
  11. Coffee Roasters Searching New Ways To Level Up Fairness In Trade As Ethical Certifications Totter On The Moral High Ground

    Direct trade emerges as a new sourcing model for mission-driven coffee roasters to level up fairness as skepticism plagues large-scale sustainability programs.
    Forbes
  12. Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 - 4th to 17th March 2024 | Social Justice Ireland

    The theme for Fairtrade Fortnight 2024 is The World is Boiling – And it’s Unfair! The focus is on small-scale farmers and producers,how they are…
    Social Justice Ireland
  13. Vergelegen farmworkers excited at receiving Fairtrade hampers | News24

    Some 100 vineyard contract workers at the Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West were each delighted to receive a package of basic household groceries in January, including items such as maize meal, cooking oil, beans, macaroni and flour.
    News24
  14. Coffee Roasters Searching New Ways To Level Up Fairness In Trade As Ethical Certifications Totter On The Moral ... - Forbes

    Coffee Roasters Searching New Ways To Level Up Fairness In Trade As Ethical Certifications Totter On The Moral ... - Forbes
    news.google.com
  15. Divine Chocolate launches new Fairtrade Easter range

    Farmer-owned Fairtrade chocolate maker Divine has launched a new range in the UK for Easter, including limited-edition Joyful Hot Cross Bun Bar and ‘Flat Eggs’.
    confectionerynews.com
  16. Ours to Protect - Fairtrade Fortnight Part 1 - 05/03/24 - Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport

    Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise…
    Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport
  17. ICCO forecasts 11% cut in cocoa production, as Fairtrade urges action on farmer income - Confectionery Production

    ICCO forecasts 11% cut in cocoa production, as Fairtrade urges action on farmer income - Confectionery Production
    news.google.com
  18. ICCO forecasts 11% cut in cocoa production, as Fairtrade urges action on farmer income

    The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has revealed its latest quarterly data, as it forecasts a near 11% decline in global production, as key West African nations are hit by poor weather and crop diseases impacting yields, reports Neill Barston.