"Fairtrade Premium encourages us, as women cocoa farmers, to be able to achieve certain things. We know that with Fairtrade there is a Premium waiting for us, and for each woman, you can do what is in your heart."
Rosine Bekoin, member of the CAYAT co-operative
News and Features
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Cocoa farmers to earn more through a higher Fairtrade Minimum Price
Press release posted: 3 Dec 2018
Farmer organizations will be guaranteed a higher price for cocoa sales on Fairtrade terms, as part of Fairtrade’s strategy towards enabling living incomes
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No climate justice without trade justice
Press release posted: 28 Nov 2018
Small-scale farmers must be supported in the fight against climate change
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Are we there yet? Progress and learnings on tracking our impact
Article posted: 20 Nov 2018
Fairtrade’s vision is a world in which farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential, and decide on their future
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Fairtrade sees 8%* sales growth in 2017, exceeding €8 billion for first time
Press release posted: 17 Oct 2018
Producers received record premiums as Fairtrade emphasizes sustainable livelihoods
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Cheap cocoa is costing farmers dear
Article posted: 16 Oct 2018
"Until recently, price was a taboo subject when talking about farmers’ income. Now that conversation is opening up."
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Drip, drip, drop: Tumbling coffee price puts farmers in peril
Article posted: 29 Sep 2018
The global price for coffee hit a 12-year low recently jeopardizing the livelihoods of the 17.7 million small-scale farmers who produce over 80 percent of the world’s coffee. The volatility of ...
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What is Fair Trade?
Press release posted: 25 Sep 2018
International Fair Trade Charter defines vision for a fairer world
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Fairtrade figures: what can data tell us?
Article posted: 16 Aug 2018
"It’s important to look at the numbers. Are more organizations continuing to gain Fairtrade certification? Are sales growing? How are Fairtrade farmers and workers choosing to spend their Premium ...
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Grassroots study by young Belizeans helps to fight child labour
Article posted: 3 Aug 2018
Grassroots research by young people from a Fairtrade sugar producer organization in Belize has given unique insights into the experience of young cane cutters in the Central American country and ...
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From child labor to the future of food: the voices of young people change agriculture for the better
Article posted: 12 Jun 2018
"On World Day Against Child Labor, we’d do well to listen carefully to the voices of young people who hold the future of the world’s food in their hands".
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