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Fairtrade International strengthens its key human rights and hired labour standards
Fairtrade International has confirmed a key enhancement of its hired labour standards within its supply chains for markets including the cocoa sector, as it seeks to prepare for major legislative reforms being put forward within the EU, reports Neill Barston.
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[Opinion] Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign
I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade Internationa...
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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign - EUobserver
Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign - EUobserver
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Fairtrade Sweater Deals | atlantaprogressivenews.com - Atlanta Progressive News
Fairtrade Sweater Deals | atlantaprogressivenews.com - Atlanta Progressive News
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Is Fairtrade in trouble? - Co-operative News
Sainsbury’s is going solo – will others follow?
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Farmer-owned Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate announces new exports - Co-operative News
The company has expanded its offerings at UK retailers Waitrose and BP Connect and is extending its reach in Turkey and the US
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Divine Chocolate holds poetry competition to celebrate its Fairtrade, farmer-owned ethos - Co-operative News
The contest, run in conjunction with Christian Aid, is now in its 16th year
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Concern as Sainsbury’s replaces Fairtrade with its own Fairly-traded certification
There are fears the new scheme will take power away from smallholder producers and co-ops in the retailer’s supply chain
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Co-op Group to increase Fairtrade wine offer - Co-operative News
The retailer is working with South African suppliers to increase its volume of Fairtrade wine by 2.5million litres a year
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Co-op Group commits £50,000 to support Fairtrade women cocoa farmers - Co-operative News
The Women’s School of Leadership aims to tackle gender inequality and reduce poverty in Ivory Coast
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Bala Fairtrade balls and bibs for Chipping Norton Town FC
Chipping Norton Town Football Club has been kitted out with Bala Fairtrade footballs and training bibs for the 2016-17 season, thanks to sponsorship from The Phone Co-op. Bala, a Glasgow-based co-operative, works with manufacturers in the northern Pakistani city of Sialkot,
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Co-operatives back International Fairtrade Charter - Co-operative News
Around 250 organisations back the charter, including the International Co-operative Alliance
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Waitrose partners with Tony’s Chocolonely for ethical cocoa sourcing initiative - edie.net
Waitrose partners with Tony’s Chocolonely for ethical cocoa sourcing initiative - edie.net
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Fairtrade International works to support venture for Ecuadorian cocoa co-operatives
Fairtrade International has recently complete a key scheme with its Cacao of Excellence Programme, working with the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers (CLAC), to support Eucadorian cocoa co-operatives that are part of its network.
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Jersey's Fairtrade Island status renewed
JERSEY’S Fairtrade Island status, which it has held for nearly two decades, has been renewed by an organisation that ensures fair pay for farmers in developing […]
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Harvesting happiness: Vergelegen vineyard contractors treated to Fairtrade groceries | wine.co.za
In today's #wineforgood story, find out how Vergelegen provides for vineyard contract workers as part of its Fairtrade initiative.
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Fairtrade Africa launches project to combat depletion of vegetable cover
By Regina BennehGoaso, (AR) March, 28, GNA – Ghana Agroforestry for Impact (GAIM) Project has been launched at Goaso in the Ahafo Region to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods and climate change resilience through the agro ecological transition of cocoa farms.The three-year project being implemented by Fairtrade Africa in partnership…
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Fairtrade Narcotics Present: Cerulean (Single Launch)
FAIRTRADE NARCOTICS present Cerulean – the first single from their upcoming self titled & entirely self produced album via Groovecult Records. Underpinned by a cyclical rhythmic groove, Cerulean explores the positive law of attraction: the personalities and opportunities that manifest when you follow intuition and pursue what is magnetic.…
