1. Fairtrade - Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

   

   Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is working towards ‘Fairtrade District’ status.

2. As Fairtrade falters, an alternative standard is championing ethical trading - Positive News

   

   When Sainsburys dropped the Fairtrade standard for its own-brand teas in June, it signalled the beginning of a difficult summer for the ethical accreditation scheme. But the thirst for ethical, traceable products remains. Pukka Herbs has opted for the Fair for Life certification – “much more than a logo on a pack”, as co-founder Sebastian…

3. 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

4. Learning about Fairtrade from coffee producers in Guatemala - Co-operative News

   

   Jennie Simpson shares her experience visiting Fairtrade coffee co-operatives

5. Fairtrade sales go up in co-operative stores - Co-operative News

   

   The Co-op Group and the Central England Co-operative report an increase in Fairtrade sales during Fairtrade Fortnight

6. Fairtrade post Brexit - opportunities and risks for farmers in developing countries - Co-operative News

   

   Renegotiating tariffs could mean reducing tariffs on wealthier banana exporters, which would make it much harder for poorer and smaller countries to compete

7. 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

8. Fairtrade Fortnight: How you can help cocoa farmers to earn a living income

   

   This year's campaign will encourage British people 'not to feed exploitation'

9. 9 best brands for Fairtrade Fortnight

   

   Support Fairtrade Fortnight by picking up some of these food, fashion and homewares brands - here are our favourites

10. Five ways you can support Fairtrade

    

    Five ways you can support Fairtrade

11. Food for thought on the menu as part of Fairtrade Fortnight - East Dunbartonshire Council

    Food for thought on the menu as part of Fairtrade Fortnight - East Dunbartonshire Council

12. 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.

13. Is Fairtrade fair? Movement answers its critics - Co-operative News

    

    With Traidcraft in crisis, Paul Gosling looks at debate surrounding the drive for a more ethical way of doing business around the world

14. 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

15. Fairtrade - East Riding of Yorkshire Council

    Fairtrade - East Riding of Yorkshire Council

16. Fairtrade - Gateshead Council

    Find out more about how you can get involved with Fairtrade.

17. 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…

18. Sainsbury's 'Fairly Traded' is tea likely to confuse shoppers, says watchdog

    

    Supermarket's own ethical designation is not certified by the Fairtrade Foundation