1. Belize Sugar Industries distances self from Fairtrade fuss with Sugar Cane Farmers’ Association

   

   The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers’ Association (BSCFA) has a new point of grievance with Belize Sugar Industries Limited/American Sugar Refining (BSI/ASR), accusing them of failing to pay the Association Fairtrade premiums for sugar sold in 2022 and 2023 crop seasons.

2. Group slams ‘token inclusion’ of traditional ganja farmers, retailers in regional medical cannabis industry

   

   KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 20, CMC – The Caribbean Fairtrade Cannabis Group (CFCG) has expressed serious concerns about the “token inclusion of traditional/legacy cannabis farmers, grassroots people, and community participants in the...

3. New Leadership Team for Fairtrade ANZ - Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand

   New Leadership Team for Fairtrade ANZ - Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand

4. Activists challenge ‘Fairtrade’ label on South African wine - Amsterdam News

   Activists challenge ‘Fairtrade’ label on South African wine - Amsterdam News

5. Tate and Lyle Sugars and Belize Cane Farmers Association Work to Renew Fairtrade Relationship

   

   Tate and Lyle Sugars and Belize Cane Farmers Association Work to Renew Fairtrade Relationship

6. New Leadership Team for Fairtrade ANZ

   

   Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Josie Pagani as its new Board Chair and Senthil Nathan as its new Chief Executive Officer.

7. Banana Farm provides water projects for 3 community schools

   

   THE Fairtrade Premium Management Committee (FTPMC) of the Volta River Estates Limited (VREL), otherwise known as the Banana Farm, a banana...

8. Activists challenge ‘Fairtrade’ label on South African wine - New York Amsterdam News

   

   The label says “Fairtrade” but the conditions at some of South Africa’s money-making vineyards are anything but…

9. Fairtrade: premium label does not always benefit workers on South African wine farms

   

   Kampala, Uganda | AENCIES | Wine was first produced in South Africa as far back as the mid-1600s by Dutch colonisers who sold it to passing ships. The industry developed further during the colonial and apartheid eras and wine became an important part of the South African economy. A recent study reports that the industry now …

10. Fairtrade founder and climate activist: 10 things you didn’t know about Christian Aid

    

    Now in its eighth decade, Christian Aid is inspired by teachings of love, acceptance and standing alongside marginalised people

11. What next for Fairtrade America? Executive director Amanda Archila shares her plans - Co-operative News

    

    'I passionately believe that we cannot ignore the voices of farmers and workers throughout our global supply chains'

12. Coventry youngsters learn about Fairtrade in Co-op visit

    

    Year five pupils were split into different groups and each examined various Fairtrade products before taking part in a special challenge.

13. Fairtrade: Premium label doesn't always benefit SA wine farm workers - Moneyweb

    Fairtrade: Premium label doesn't always benefit SA wine farm workers - Moneyweb

14. Does a Fairtrade Certification Benefit those at the Bottom of the Cape's Wine Value Chain? - Africa.com

    

    A 2021 report indicates that it generates more than US$550 million in export value annually. While wine does not rank as one of South Africa’s biggest

15. Fairtrade: Study finds premium label does not always benefit workers on South African wine farms

    

    Most of the 30 farmworkers interviewed were not even aware that the farm they worked on was Fairtrade certified

16. Charity Big Brew Raises £206 for Transform Trade

    

    Neston Fairtrade Group held a Big Brew at Neston Methodist Church and Community Centre Welcome Cafe in aid of Transform Trade, the new name for Traidcraft Exchange.

17. Fairtrade: Study finds premium label does not always benefit workers on South African wine farms

    

    Wine was first produced in South Africa as far back as the mid-1600s by Dutch colonizers who sold it to passing ships. The industry developed further during the colonial and apartheid eras and wine became an important part of the South African economy.

18. Neston Fairtrade Town Group Make Eggcellent Donation to West Cheshire Food Bank

    

    The town group championing global fair trade ensured Easter eggs were donated where they were needed.