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OCA Leads Group Investing in Organic Cotton Farming in India
Farmers in the Fairtrade cooperative Chetna will get financial aid and non-GM seed to help grow 250 tons of organic cotton per year.
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Saddleworth Outdoor keeps it local and eco-friendly
AN UPPERMILL business is playing its part in protecting the planet by expanding its ranges of clothes and items that are organic, sustainable, fairtrade and eco-friendly. Saddleworth Outdoor, on th…
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OCA joins German cohort to drive organic cotton farming in India
Netherlands' Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has partnered with Tchibo, Dibella, Fairtrade Deutschland and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ),...
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Virtuous shoppers: Ethical trading category report 2021
Growth in Fairtrade was monumental last year. But can a rise in ethical purchasing survive the pinch on consumer spending?
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Is Climate Change Putting the Future of Coffee at Risk?
At the African Fairtrade Convention, the International Research Institute for Climate and Society and Fairtrade will raise a red flag in a panel conversation on the intersection of human rights, climate change and coffee.
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Kenyan Farmers Among Thousands who Benefitted From Sh630mn COVID Relief Fund by Fairtrade International - Capital Business
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 24- A section of farmers in the country were among the beneficiaries of a Sh630.5 million fund, allocated by Fairtrade International Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Trade: Draft law for better regulation of food labels receives criticism
Non-profit organisations "Fairtrade Luxembourg" and "Fair Mëllech" have issued a press release to point out a number of weaknesses in the proposal.
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LISTED: 8 places to shop 'ethically' in Reading
SHOPPING IN 2021 is not the same as it was 10 years ago.
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Fairtrade expresses concerns over key drop in prices for Ivory Coast and Ghana cocoa crops
Fairtrade has expressed key concerns at a 'disastrous' cocoa prices within key West African markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana, with potential impact on future sustainability for the industry, reports Neill Barston.
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People willing to pay more for coffee that's ethical and eco-friendly, meta-analysis finds
In a study publishing in the journal Heliyon on June 23, researchers combined data from 22 studies to conclude that in general, people are willing to pay $1.36 more for a pound of coffee that's produced in an eco-friendly way and are especially partial to coffee that's labelled ''Organic.''
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People willing to pay more for coffee that's ethical and eco-friendly, meta-analysis finds
Beyond how much cream and sugar to add to their morning brew, coffee lovers also face more serious decisions: one of those is whether or not to buy ecolabelled coffee, which advertises itself as more ethical and environmentally friendly. But whether customers are willing to pay the extra price for these perks remains an unanswered question. In a…
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Fairtrade Statement On Supreme Court Decision For Nestlé USA v. John Doe et al., No. 19-416 - Law.com
Fairtrade Statement On Supreme Court Decision For Nestlé USA v. John Doe et al., No. 19-416 - Law.com
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Sustainability drives consumer purchases
Research from Fairtrade International and GlobeScan shows consumers are changing their purchasing decisions to make a difference on a range of issues
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Pladis-owned Dutch chocolate business Verkade returns to Fairtrade after six-year hiatus
Verkade, the Netherlands-based chocolate and biscuits firm owned by international snacks business Pladis, has renewed its relationship with the Fairtrade organisation after a six-year separation.
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Covid-19: African farmers lost 80% of revenue in 2020
Improving value chains and conditions translating to improved livelihoods for farmers and workers in Africa will be at the heart of a global discussion at the Africa Fairtrade Convention (AFC), whi…
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Community fundraising efforts in Ludlow raise hundreds for climate change appeal
Fundraisers have thanked the community for its support after they raised more than £700 for a Fairtrade appeal.
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'Fairtrade can do something about injustice': The campaigner and educationalist changing lives
In the latest in a series of features inspired by Middlesbrough Soroptimists' list of outstanding local women, Jan Hunter spoke to Fairtrade…
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Lionstrike Fairtrade Outdoor/Beach Volleyball
Whether you are just starting out on your volleyball journey, or simply want to have fun with your friends or family, Lionstrike's Fairtrade Outdoor Volleyball is the perfect option for playing on the beach, at the park or in the backyard / garden. Have fun. Play Fair. Lionstrike volleyballs are accredited Fairtrade me
