Tag: fairtrade

New study finds significant gap between farmworker wages and a decent standard of living in South Africa’s Cape Winelands

Stuart Mitchell

A new report estimates that workers in South Africa’s Cape Winelands need about R7,921 per month (gross), or about €410, to afford a decent standard of living. This is about 50% higher than the legal minimum wage in the wine sector. The figure is based on detailed local data, including food prices, housing costs, and interviews with workers across key wine-producing towns such as Stellenbosch, Paarl, Robertson, Rawsonville, and Hermanus. The newly released Living Wage Report: Cape Wineland Regions, South Africa 2025 found that while the current agricultural minimum wage…

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Latest Fairtrade monitoring report shows €201.6 million in Fairtrade Premium, and new insights into how producers invest it

Stuart Mitchell

With more than 1,800 certified producer organisations and 1.5 million metric tonnes of Fairtrade products sold by producers, there are a lot of facts and figures when it comes to Fairtrade. Our latest monitoring report shares the most recent data from 2024, from bananas to tea and everything in between. One of the most important figures we look at each year is the Fairtrade Premium – this is the sum paid to producer organisations on top of the selling price for every Fairtrade sale, which farmers and workers democratically decide…

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Global survey on the impact of European Union compliance requirements on organic small-scale producers

Stuart Mitchell

The survey, launched by Fairtrade International and FiBL, will help identify the real burdens producers are facing and inform possible support measures. If you’re part of a small-scale producer organisation, learn how you can take part and make your voice heard. Recent European Union regulations, such as the European Organic Regulation (EUOR) and the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), are also creating new requirements for supply chains outside the European Union. That is why Fairtrade International and FiBL have launched a global survey to better understand how these changes are…

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Fairtrade announces its new and combined Fruits and Vegetables Standard

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade has completed a full review of its standards for Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, and Prepared and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables. As a result of this process, these standards have now been merged into a single Fruits and Vegetables Standard, creating a clearer and more consistent framework. Approved in 2025, the revision also aligns the requirements with the Fairtrade Trader Standard, ensuring greater coherence. The new Fruits and Vegetables Standard will replace the previous versions from 1 January 2027. Overview of key changes 1. Safeguarding against unfair trading practices The…

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Fairtrade Global Strategy 2026 – 2028: Catalyst for Resilience

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade International has launched its Global Strategy 2026 – 2028, a bold and innovative plan aimed at building farmer resilience and advancing fair and sustainable trade in the coming years.   The newly released Global Strategy responds directly to immediate market needs and producer realities, such as fair prices, market access, and climate adaptation. At the same time, it works to strengthen collaboration between producers and businesses enabling them to respond effectively to external pressures such geopolitical instability, climate change, evolving consumer values, and an expanding regulatory market.   “Fairtrade was built for moments like this. With decades of experience supporting farmers and workers through market, climate and supply chain…

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