“Now with Fairtrade we have been able to take courses, educate the women. We have a group of women farming entrepreneurs with the help of Fairtrade. Women workers have also had business training and created a group of women entrepreneurs.”
Yadira Orozco, member of the Asobanar Cooperative
News and Features
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New Study Finds Fairtrade Enhances Farmer Resilience and Sustainability Amid Global Crises
Press release posted: 10 Jun 2022
A new study published today reveals that in times of global crisis, farmers who are part of Fairtrade certified producer organizations enjoy stronger farming cooperatives and greater economic ...
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Guylian switches to 100 percent Fairtrade cocoa
Article posted: 30 May 2022
Fairtrade is pleased to partner with premium Belgian chocolate brand Guylian, world famous for its chocolate Seashells as it converts 100 percent of its cocoa to Fairtrade.
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What is Fairtrade’s impact for farmers and workers? We looked at hundreds of studies to find out.
Article posted: 27 May 2022
We commissioned an independent review of recent studies to gain a comprehensive picture of our impact for farmers and workers.
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Fairtrade and Cocoa of Excellence launch income improvement partnership for cocoa farmers
Article posted: 26 May 2022
Fairtrade International and the Cocoa of Excellence Programme are joining forces in an effort to boost cocoa farmer production of superior quality cocoa, access to new market opportunities and offer ...
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Farmers and workers ask to be put at the heart of due diligence legislation
Article posted: 25 May 2022
In an open letter, Fairtrade farmers and workers call for impactful and strong due diligence legislation, asking the European Union to include their voices and needs in the upcoming negotiations.
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Investing in the future of coffee
Article posted: 18 May 2022
A visit to Mutira Farmers’ Cooperative Society, a Fairtrade certified coffee producer group on the slopes of Mount Kenya, reveals how Fairtrade Africa’s work to propel the growth and development of ...
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On World Fair Trade Day ask yourself: What kind of trade am I a part of?
Article posted: 14 May 2022
It is World Fair Trade Day again! A chance to celebrate, and reflect, on the opportunities we have every day to shape how trade works.
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A coffee-reunion to remember - what happens when over 10,000 coffee experts meet after two years
Article posted: 28 Apr 2022
From crucial discussions on climate change adaptation, to traceability in supply chains, and of course sampling coffee from across the world, here are a five of our highlights.
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Fairtrade International announces Sandra Uwera as new Global CEO
Press release posted: 25 Apr 2022
Ms. Uwera comes to Fairtrade with a wealth of experience in Eastern and Southern Africa and brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and relationships to lead Fairtrade into the future.
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Fairtrade unveils new Living Income Reference Price for Indonesian coffee farmers
Press release posted: 5 Apr 2022
Fairtrade has introduced a new Living Income Reference Price for coffee sourced from Indonesia’s Aceh region as part of its ongoing global effort to protect farmers from market volatility and enable ...
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