Sainsbury’s invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment

From today, every single banana bought at Sainsbury’s will contribute towards paying thousands of workers a fairer wage and support the future of banana growers in Cameroon, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Ghana. Last year, Sainsbury’s, along with nine other UK retailers brought together by IDH, committed to enabling banana workers – those employed on large banana plantations – to receive a living wage by 2027. Sainsbury’s has taken action to address living wages now, three years ahead of the industry commitment. The price Sainsbury’s is paying for every box of…

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12 UK universities achieve Fairtrade status in national ‘Fairtrade University and College Award’

Several universities in the UK have received the latest Fairtrade University and College Award, in recognition of their commitment to promoting ethical consumerism and pursuing trade justice for farmers and workers in low-income countries. The Fairtrade University and College Award requires students to engage significantly in social outreach and to work collaboratively with one another, and with their institution, to achieve the accolade. This year, 12 universities achieved Fairtrade status: Bangor University; Bath Spa University; University of Bristol; Bucks New University; University of Chichester; City, University of London; Manchester University;…

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Fairtrade Foundation receives ‘Superbrand’ status for its strong, authentic brand

The Fairtrade Foundation has been awarded ‘Superbrand’ status for 2022/2023 in recognition of the strength of the ethical movement’s brand and public perception in the UK. Superbrands, the world’s largest independent arbiter of branding, this week announced the recipients of this status. It is given annually to brands that lead the field in ‘quality, reliability and distinction’. A ‘Superbrand’ is defined as one that: has ‘established the finest reputation in its field’ ‘offers customers significant emotional and/or tangible advantages over its competitors, which customers want and recognise’. Fairtrade Foundation –…

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Clipper Teas and Fairtrade Foundation support sustainable farming methods

Ethical and organic tea company, Clipper, is working with the Fairtrade Foundation to showcase the sustainable farming methods used on Clipper’s Fairtrade tea estates that have a positive impact on people and the planet. The theme of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is climate justice. It will focus on how climate change affects farmers and how Fairtrade supports them to achieve long-term environmental sustainability.   This Fairtrade Fortnight, Clipper teas will be taking part in Fairtrade Fortnight’s free online Choose the World You Want festival of events and activities to entertain,…

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Fairtrade Foundation Launches ‘She Deserves’ campaign

The Fairtrade Foundation’s new campaign calls on the UK Government and companies to ensure cocoa farmers earn living incomes by 2030 in line with the UN’s Global Goals to end poverty. Cocoa farmers working in tough conditions are struggling on as little as 74p per day, well below the world’s extreme poverty line, and yet for around £1.86 per day, the average price of a large bar of chocolate, farmers could live a decent life, according to a new report launching Fairtrade Fortnight, (25 February –10 March). The chocolate industry…

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