All Fairtrade articles
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Category ReportWhat’s the future of Fairtrade?
As Fairtrade turns 30, it is working with retailers on an innovative sourcing trial – but its farmers still face a wealth of challenges
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NewsFood Thoughts acquires Doisy & Dam from Nurture Brands to create new confectionery proposition
Food Thoughts has acquired vegan confectionery challenger Doisy & Dam from Nurture Brands to expand the ethical home baking brand into a new category
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Ethical Trading: 16 November
This year is the 30th anniversary of Fairtrade products first going on sale in the UK
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Comment & OpinionThis Fairtrade Fortnight, let’s collaborate to empower farmers
A fairer, more sustainable food system relies on the support of committed and valuable partners who share our ambition, says Kerrina Thorogood, partnerships director at Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsAldi brings back chocolate bar meeting Tony’s Chocolonely’s ethical sourcing commitments
News of the return of Aldi’s Choco Changer bar comes days after The Grocer revealed Tony’s had hit out at Lidl over a copycat version of the ethical chocolate brand’s range
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NewsCo-op makes entire range of roses 100% Fairtrade in UK retail first
Co-op has marked the occasion by rolling out a new packaging design featuring the message “a whole bunch fairer” to highlight the impact of Fairtrade
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Range PreviewLimoncello stilton and crab crumpets: Waitrose Christmas range 2024
The upmarket retailer has unveiled its Christmas 2024 range featuring 554 festive lines, including 175 new dishes
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NewsFairtrade Foundation leadership shake-up sees CEO depart and new chair come in
Nyagoy Nyong’o succeeds Mark Price as chair of the board while long-term CEO Mike Gidney steps down
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NewsBrewgooder claims UK Fairtrade first with latest fonio grain NPD
The launch could be worth up to worth £2m per year to the Fairtrade economy, Brewgooder predicted
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NewsFairtrade urges EU to address deforestation law ‘shortcomings’
The EU’s Deforestation Regulation will come into force in just over five months
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NewsCo-op launches own-label Fairtrade rum to mark certification’s 30th anniversary
The tipple is a Caribbean coast blend from the Dominican Republic, Barbados and Venezuela
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Range PreviewCo-op summer 2024 range: global flavours and British BBQ
Co-op is taking the impulse shopper on a taste tour around the world
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NewsUK Fairtrade product sales generate £28m in premium for farmers
There are now almost 5,000 Fairtrade products available to buy in the UK
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Comment & OpinionFairtrade’s Shared Impact will ensure long-term security for growers
The pressing issues faced by farmers have now reached a critical point that cannot be ignored, says Fairtrade Foundation associate director for sustainable sourcing Anna Mann
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Comment & OpinionAll eyes on ‘industry first’ ethical banana buying coalitions
Farmers involved in sourcing commodities like bananas for the major supermarkets are often at the frontline of the climate crisis and have to contend with poor working conditions
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InterviewsTony’s supply chain guru on changing chocolate sourcing for good
To fight child exploitation, Tony’s Chocolonely open chain lead Joke Aerts wants to apply its five sourcing principles at scale. How is she going about the task?
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Range PreviewEggs, cookies and hot cross bun cheddar: what’s new for Easter 2024?
From Tony’s Chocolonely’s ethical Chunky Egg to Ilchester’s quirky Easter cheese, welcome to a very NPD Easter
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Analysis & FeaturesCadbury’s 200 years of takeovers, triumphs and transformations
As Cadbury celebrates its 200th anniversary, we look back on the success of its controversial acquisition and its future direction
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NewsSainsbury’s invests in living wages for banana workers
The price Sainsbury’s is paying for every box of bananas now covers the cost of the fruit, plus a premium that is invested into workers’ wages
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Range PreviewHot cross buns meet panettone in Waitrose’s Easter range 2024
Waitrose is kicking off the Easter season early this year, launching an innovative range of affordable luxury treats for adults