1. Traidcraft PLC goes into administration

   

   ‘Weak financial position’ of fairtrade company post-pandemic led to decision

2. Industry Groups Join Forces to Promote Sustainable, Resilient Food Systems - WholeFoods Magazine

   

   The campaign from Fairtrade America, Marine Stewardship Council, & Non-GMO Project focuses on building sustainable, resilient food systems.

3. The sweet spot: is ethical and affordable chocolate possible?

   

   It is possible to pay farmers a premium while selling single-origin chocolate at a cheaper price – but it means companies have to transform the way it’s made

4. Limerick town aims for Fairtrade status

   

   “FAIRTRADE is something that needs to be highlighted,” Tidy Towns member Vicki Nash said as Newcastle West aims to become a Fairtrade town. Newcastle West Tidy Towns are setting up a sub-group dedicated to gaining Fairtrade status. A presentation by local members of the community was pre...

5. Limerick town moves to embrace Fairtrade status

   

   LOCAL county councillors have been told that Newcastle West has taken its first steps towards becoming a Fairtrade town.

6. Neston Fairtrade Town Group Express Thanks to Sainsbury's for Christmas Community Spirit

   

   Thinking back to December festivities, the Neston Festive Friday Markets were a great way to celebrate the season

7. Bexhill Fairtrade launches creative writing challenge

   

   For Fairtrade Fortnight 2023, Bexhill Fairtrade Town group has set a creative writing challenge.

8. Tony's Chocolonely delivers release of its Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavours

   

   Impact brand Tony's Chocolonely has hailed the release of a venture with Ben & Jerry’s, which has signed up to its core ethical cocoa sourcing principles, with special edition Strawberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Fudge Brownie chocolate bar flavours inspired by the ice cream group, reports Neill Barston.

9. Huntly Ethical Trading Initiative donate balls and bag to women's team

   

   THE donations were made before the 1-0 defeat to Inverurie Locos Ladies.

10. Huntly Ethical Trading Initiative donate balls and bag to women's team - Grampian Online

    Huntly Ethical Trading Initiative donate balls and bag to women's team - Grampian Online

11. Bexhill Fairtrade launches creative writing challenge | SussexWorld - SussexWorld

    Bexhill Fairtrade launches creative writing challenge | SussexWorld - SussexWorld

12. Hampshire's best vegan and vegetarian restaurants to try this month

    

    All of the places on our list use sustainable and ethically responsible products that support the local community as well as help the planet

13. Video: Addressing the unethical issues in the coffee industry with Fair Trade | The Citizen

    

    Many people think Fair Trade is a charity - on the contrary, it is simply about paying people what their product is worth

14. FIND FAIR Launches Chrome Extension Making Ethical Brands Easier to Spot via Remade | LBBOnline

    

    Little Black Book, Revolutionary extension highlights ethical products as you search and shop online

15. MSC partners with Non-GMO Project and Fairtrade America to ... - SeafoodSource

    MSC partners with Non-GMO Project and Fairtrade America to ... - SeafoodSource

16. Global Ethical Food Market Is Projected To Grow At A 9% Rate Through The Forecast Period

    

    The Business Research Company's Ethical Food Global Market Report 2023 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

17. High street brands paid Bangladesh manufacturers below cost

    

    A new report by researchers from the University of Aberdeen and UK-based Fairtrade organisation Transform Trade, alleges that high street brands including H&M, Gap, Next, Primark and Inditex paid below the cost of production to manufacturers in Bangladesh.

18. Pupils launch petition to provide Fairtrade bananas in schools | ICN

    

    Pupils at a Catholic primary school in Surrey have launched a campaign to persuade the government to provide fair-trade bananas in all schools.In a video, members of the International Club at St Peter's Primary School in Leatherhead, point out that every day, around 2.3 million c...