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52 ideas that changed the world - 9. Fairtrade | The Week UK
How paying farmers fairly went from niche to necessary
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Orkney awarded fairtrade accolade - The Orcadian Online
Orkney has been named Fairtrade Community of the Month by the The Fairtrade Foundation. The national independent certification body has awarded Orkney the accolade for August, out of the 635 Fairtrade communities – towns, cities, zones and islands – in the UK, and 2,195 worldwide. All share a commitment to promoting Fairtrade in their local…
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Orkney renews Fairtrade zone status - The Orcadian Online
Orkney has once again made the grade as a Fairtrade Zone, meeting the standards for a county where Fairtrade is widely sold, promoted, supported and understood. Orkney Fair Trade Group is celebrating the success of its recent application for renewal, having demonstrated a high level of support from local food producers, shops and cafes, […]
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Aberlour makes Fairtrade grade
Aberlour is proud to call itself a Fairtrade Town again after the community worked hard to earn the status for a third time
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Lidl rethinks switch to Fairtrade bananas
Not all of the discount retailer's German and Swiss customers have embraced the idea of fairly traded bananas
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Four Fairtrade wines to drink with a clear conscience
Fairtrade ensures good practice, but not necessarily produce, so we’ve selected four wines high on quality as well as ethics
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9 best brands for Fairtrade Fortnight
Support Fairtrade Fortnight by picking up some of these food, fashion and homewares brands - here are our favourites
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Fairtrade Fortnight focuses on plight of women in the cocoa sector
Fairtrade Fortnight, which starts on Monday, February 25, sees businesses backing Fairtrade’s cocoa campaign with calls for more action from UK government.
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Countdown’s Nick Hewer becomes Fairtrade patron
Game show presenter and former Apprentice star joins the foundation in a bid to boost public support for the certification body
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Fairtrade - East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Fairtrade - East Riding of Yorkshire Council
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Fairtrade - Gateshead Council
Find out more about how you can get involved with Fairtrade.
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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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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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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?
