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Fairtrade sees 8% sales growth in 2017, exceeding €8 billion for first time

Stuart Mitchell

Global sales of Fairtrade products rose by 8 percent to nearly €8.5 billion in 2017, generating estimated premiums of €178 million for farmer and worker organizations, Fairtrade International’s annual report shows today. The report, entitled Working together for fair and sustainable trade, also highlights how Fairtrade is ramping up its action to help achieve sustainable livelihoods for farmers and workers, at a time when world coffee prices are around 12-year lows. The 2017-2018 report showcases the sustainability scheme’s work to share the benefits of trade more equally: sharpening strategies to…

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Fairtrade launches new commercial services to complement traditional certification

Stuart Mitchell

Traditionally known for supporting companies to source commodities such as bananas, coffee or cocoa on Fairtrade terms, companies are now able to work with Fairtrade on bespoke programmatic work or take advantage of Fairtrade’s expertise to gain a better understanding of their supply chains. Fairtrade revealed the suite of innovative new ways of working with business at a high profile conference at the Crystal building in East London on October 10. The new services allow companies greater insight into where they source their raw materials while bringing enhanced benefits to…

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Lord Price Announced as Fairtrade Foundation’s New Chair of Trustees

Stuart Mitchell

Former Trade Minister and Managing Director of Waitrose Lord Mark Price has been announced as the new Chair of Fairtrade Foundation’s Board of Trustees.  In a move that will bolster Fairtrade’s future development and its authority within Retail and Government sectors Lord Price will take over the position in September 2018 from business strategy consultant Michael Jary who is retiring from the role, having completed his agreed five-year term. A keen champion of fairness within the workplace, Lord Price will bring his vision and experience of British retail to the…

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Stand for Fairness in This Year’s World Fairtrade Challenge and Beyond

Stuart Mitchell

From 11-13 May 2018, everyone is invited to join Fairtrade farmers, workers and supporters across the globe to make the case for more trade justice. In last year’s World Fairtrade Challenge more than 2 million participants in 43 countries gathered to celebrate the difference Fairtrade can make to farmers and workers worldwide. This year, Fairtrade supporters are coming together again to stand for fairness in global trade. Many farmers who produce the world’s food don’t earn enough to feed their own families. Fairtrade advocates for a system of global trade…

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UK consumers continue to embrace Fairtrade as market grows

Stuart Mitchell

UK shoppers continue to show their support for Fairtrade, with new independent sales figures revealing that retail sales for Fairtrade grew by 7% in 2017, alongside increased business engagement. The independent data from Kantar Worldpanel underline the extent to which the UK public continue to support Fairtrade. Volumes were also up, with a 2.5% growth in the 52 weeks ending 31 December 2017. The figures back up the findings of the Fairtrade Foundation, which show public support for Fairtrade at an all-time high. New data shows that 93% of people…

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