1. The Editors' Post: Leaps of faith – and end of a fairtrade era

    The case for backing emerging and diverse fund managers, when impact reporting is a used-car-salesman trick, and end of an era for Traidcraft: the editors' view from this week's Pioneers Post newsletter.
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  2. ‘Odds stacked against it’: Traidcraft, the UK’s pioneering fairtrade enterprise to close

    After more than 40 years, the social enterprise ceases trading leaving ‘significant debts’, job losses and a continuing hope for transformation of an unjust global trading system.
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  3. Fairtrade Foundation receives ‘Superbrand’ status for its strong ... - Retail Times

    Fairtrade Foundation receives ‘Superbrand’ status for its strong ... - Retail Times
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  4. Fairtrade launches new map to identify human rights and environmental risks in cocoa and other commodities

    In a statement, Fairtrade said: ‘Risk assessment and collaboration with farmers and workers are cornerstones of sustainable supply chains and essential for evolving due diligence requirements’.
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  5. Fairtrade risk map identifies human rights and environmental dangers

    Map helps producers around the world build effective responses to greatest supply chain risks in collaboration with farmers and workers
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  6. Fairtrade creates human rights and environmental risk map revealing cocoa sector's key issues

    Fairtrade is set to enhance its sustainability work with plans for a new online mapping system in a bid to identify human rights and environmental risks in some of its core supply chains, including the cocoa sector, in a bid to combat ongoing major industry issues, reports Neill Barston.
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  7. Buckingham set to lose Fairtrade Town status as steering group is wound up

    All of the current group members are ready to step down and nobody has come forward to take over
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  8. Buckingham set to lose Fairtrade Town status as steering group is ... - Bucks Herald

    Buckingham set to lose Fairtrade Town status as steering group is ... - Bucks Herald
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  9. Fairtrade launches new map to spot labour and climate exploitation

    Fairtrade's new tool highlights risk areas associated with key commodities, such as forced labour and climate impact Fairtrade has launched a new tool to help retailers and suppliers identify potential human rights violations and environmental harm across their global supply chains. The group has released a new ...
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  10. Traidcraft PLC goes into administration

    ‘Weak financial position’ of fairtrade company post-pandemic led to decision
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  11. 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.
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  12. 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
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  13. 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...
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  14. 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.
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  15. 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
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  16. Bexhill Fairtrade launches creative writing challenge

    For Fairtrade Fortnight 2023, Bexhill Fairtrade Town group has set a creative writing challenge.
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  17. 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.
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  18. 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.