News and Features

Fairtrade Certifies First Artisanal Small-scale Mining Cooperative in Africa

Press release posted: 19 Oct 2016

Africa’s first Fairtrade certified gold cooperative offers hope to gold miners living in poverty.
Empowering Women in Rural Communities

Press release posted: 14 Oct 2016

On 15 October, the UN International Day for Rural Women, Fairtrade coffee farmer María Edy Rivera shares her thoughts on the progress towards empowering rural women.
Fairtrade Expands Further into Central Europe

Press release posted: 10 Oct 2016

Polish consumers and businesses can now support Fairtrade farmers through their purchasing choices as Poland becomes the latest country to join the Fairtrade family.
We are Workers, Not Slaves: A Bangladeshi Woman’s Quest to Change the Fashion Industry

Press release posted: 30 Sep 2016

In the wake of the latest tragic factory incident in Bangladesh, Fairtrade spoke to Nazma Akter, a garment worker about workers’ rights
Fairtrade Strengthens Support for Farmers and Workers

Press release posted: 6 Sep 2016

New actions on climate, textiles and gender are among a range of initiatives introduced by Fairtrade over the past year and showcased in its annual report released today. The report, “Driving Sales, ...
A Brewing Storm - Report Highlights Risk of Climate Change to Coffee

Article posted: 1 Sep 2016

A new report from the Climate Institute shows coffee quality and cost will be impacted by climate change, but there are things we can do today.
The Olympic City becomes a Fair Trade City

Article posted: 17 Aug 2016

A golden moment for Rio de Janeiro as it becomes a Fair Trade Town during the Olympic Games
Fairtrade response to Telemundo web documentary “Harvest of Misery”

Article posted: 29 Jul 2016

The US-based Spanish-language website Telemundo has published a web documentary called "Harvest of Misery" which reports that child labour, poor working conditions, low pay and inadequate ...
Fairtrade Starts Search for Global CEO

Article posted: 19 Jul 2016

Fairtrade International has begun its search for a new global CEO to lead the world’s best-known ethical trade movement and to deliver the organisation’s ambitious global strategy.
Give a red card to unfair pay for football workers, says Fairtrade

Press release posted: 10 Jul 2016

As Euro 2016 reaches its climax in Paris, teams from all over the world are gathering for the start of this year’s Homeless World Cup where matches will be played using Fairtrade footballs.

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“With the help of Fairtrade, I have grown. I feel good. Personally, I have received many trainings, along with my workers, to be able to understand more about the standards and development of bananas.” Lina Núñez,Lina Núñez, Asociación de Productores de Banano Santa Cruz.