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From Malawi to Mauritius, the Fairtrade Sugar Climate Action Programme shows how going green is good for farmers, good for the industry and good for the planet

Stuart Mitchell

Life as a small-scale sugar producer is far from sweet, even if you have the backing of the world’s leading sustainability label. Sugar growers face a perfect storm of climate change, volatile markets, changing demand and rising costs — but they’re fighting back with the help of the Fairtrade Sugar Climate Action Programme. The programme builds on recommendations from six years’ worth of independent carbon and water footprint studies, including measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), save water and improve soil health — all while cutting costs and boosting…

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Fairtrade strengthens support for businesses across Central and Eastern Europe

Stuart Mitchell

Starting this month, Fairtrade Germany is supporting Fairtrade customers in 23 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, taking over this responsibility from Fairtrade International. The transition means we can support customers in these markets more efficiently, and help grow Fairtrade sales for producers. Fairtrade Germany has taken over the licensing of the FAIRTRADE Mark for 23 countries in Central and Eastern Europe as of January 2026.  Until now, Fairtrade International has been responsible for licensing partners in these 23 countries. The aim of the handover to Fairtrade Germany is to…

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Fairtrade puts Living Income into action with cocoa programme in Côte d’Ivoire

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade has started the on-the-ground implementation of its Living Income and Child Wellbeing Programme for cocoa in Côte d’Ivoire. This long-term programme marks a concrete next step in its partnership with Action, to help reduce the living income gap for cocoa farmers and strengthen child wellbeing in cocoa-growing communities.  From certification to living incomeFairtrade certification provides an essential foundation for more sustainable cocoa production, but certification alone is not enough to ensure that farmers earn a living income. The Living Income and Child Wellbeing Programme therefore combines Fairtrade certification with…

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Fairtrade boosts support for cocoa farmers amid continuing market uncertainty

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade cocoa farmers and cooperatives are set to benefit from increased premiums and a new safety net as they navigate the ‘perfect storm’ of challenges, including climate change, volatile markets, and rising costs, according to an announcement made today by Fairtrade International.   The new Fairtrade Minimum Price increases the safety net by 45% dependent on country of production, with additional hikes in the Fairtrade Premium paid to farmers and the differential to organic producers. The new payments, which will go into effect in 2026, come after higher minimum prices for most cocoa-producing countries were announced earlier this year. Special arrangements were also put in place for Côte d’Ivoire and…

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Fairtrade calls for action against sexual violence on Human Rights Day

Stuart Mitchell

Last month on Human Rights Day, Fairtrade International is calling on our partners to take a stand against sexual violence and harassment and join the “Silence does not protect” campaign. Fairtrade believes that ensuring a safe working environment is everyone’s responsibility. However, according to estimates published by the World Health Organization, globally about 1 in 3 of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual  violence in their lifetime. The campaign, led by the Fairtrade producer network Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and…

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