Tag: Fairtrade International

Fairtrade International is undergoing one of the most notable changes in its history by updating its standards, including the introduction of a risk-based approach as a key innovation. What exactly does a risk-based approach to standards mean? In practice, it allows producers to focus their efforts on implementing social and environmental requirements that address the most pressing issues they face on their farms. The risk-based approach will enable prioritisation of social and environmental criteria for producer organisations, based on the risks they are facing. Management and economic criteria will still…

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New Living Income Reference Prices for cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are now available and will enter into force at the start of the harvest season in autumn 2026, according to Fairtrade International. The voluntary Living Income Reference Prices have increased for both origins, which together produce two-thirds of the world’s cocoa. In Côte d’Ivoire, the new Living Income Reference Price at farmgate is 1,758 CFA francs per kilo, or $3.11, while in Ghana it is 45.40 cedi per kilo, or $3.95 at the applied exchange rate.  “The volatility of global prices is one of the reasons it’s so difficult for…

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Following a majority vote at the General Assembly in June 2025, Fairtrade International established a Supervisory Board which replaced the former scope of Fairtrade International Board.  It is composed between 9 to 13 members and is primarily responsible for the strategic guidance of Fairtrade International.  Rita de Sousa Coutinho (Independent representative) has been elected Chair, with Hend M.H. Kassab (Producer Network representative) and Rhea Beltrami (National Fairtrade Organisation representative) as Vice-Chairs. Three new members join the Supervisory Board In addition to the continuing members of the former Fairtrade International Board,…

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Fairtrade International, the global non-profit, multistakeholder organisation that makes trade fairer for farmers and workers throughout the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Prassack as its new Chief Executive Officer effective 7 April 2025. Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in leading global agrifood and fibre companies to optimize engagement, sourcing, trade flows, and digital and sustainable supply chains. She has worked with clients such as Bayer, Bosch, BP, Danone, Dole, Eurofins, Manulife, Nutrien, The Nature Conservancy, and Trader Joes. Lisa also has a passion…

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Fairtrade International has restructured its governance structure implementing a single-leadership model to lead the global organisation and its members. The change is effective immediately. Under the single leadership model, the current roles of the Global CEO and Executive Director were replaced by a Managing Director who will report to the Fairtrade International Board of Directors. This change will streamline decision-making and accountability for both Fairtrade International and for its 22 member organisations around the world, ultimately benefitting our partners and the farmers and workers in the Fairtrade system. The Fairtrade…

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