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Fairtrade global statement on partnership and unity during this period of uncertainty

Stuart Mitchell

For over 30 years, the Fairtrade system has transcended borders, political shifts, and economic cycles. Throughout this time, Fairtrade International, together with its member organisations and producer networks, have stood together for a common cause – a commitment to a vision of trade that is rooted in partnership and fairness. Because of this they have posted a statement on their global commitment here, copied below: At a time when global trade and partnership is facing increasing uncertainty, we reaffirm our collective commitment to cooperation across the world. Together, we share…

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Fairtrade announces new Living Income Reference Prices for cocoa in West Africa

Stuart Mitchell

Following an extensive process of data analysis and consultation with farmers, cocoa experts, and chocolate brands, Fairtrade is publishing updated Living Income Reference Prices for cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Available as a reference for the chocolate industry, these prices are the minimum price a farmer should be paid to be able to attain a living income, meaning they can afford nutritious food, decent housing, education, transportation, and other essentials. The updated prices rely on the best available information about the necessary key variables, including yields, sustainable farming practices,…

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New project boosts Fairtrade farmers’ climate resilience and readiness for EU Deforestation Regulation

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade International, together with Proforest and Fairtrade Africa, has launched a three-year project to promote deforestation-free cocoa in Ghana. Titled Partnership for Deforestation-Free Cocoa Supply Chains, the project is funded by a grant from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and co-funding from Fairtrade Germany. Fairtrade International, together with Proforest and Fairtrade Africa, has launched a three-year project to promote deforestation-free cocoa in Ghana. Titled Partnership for Deforestation-Free Cocoa Supply Chains, the project is funded by a grant from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and co-funding from Fairtrade Germany. The project…

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Fairtrade sales outperformed the market during its annual flagship campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Fairtrade Foundation has reported a strong uplift in retail sales of Fairtrade products driven by its annual flagship campaign Fairtrade Fortnight which ran for the first time in September. According to data from Kantar’s Worldpanel 2024 – which consists of real data scanned in by panelists – Fairtrade sales of confectionery, hot drinks and bananas outperformed that of total volumes versus the 2 weeks prior to the campaign (2 w/e 8th September 2024). Many farmers overseas are under pressure to respond to risks such as poor working conditions, climate…

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Fairtrade programme that supports child labour prevention and remediation takes off

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade’s Child Labour and Forced Labour Prevention and Remediation Programme launched in 2023 is beginning to make a meaningful impact on the lives of cocoa farmers and their families. According to the latest report, four small-scale producer organisations – CANN Cooperative, DAVO Cooperative, SOCAMEA Cooperative in Côte d’Ivoire, and ABOCFA Cooperative in Ghana – have received 50 percent of €80,000 in funding awarded to them, and their community building proposals focused on child labour prevention and remediation are becoming a reality. In Côte d’Ivoire, the CANN Cooperative and DAVO Cooperative…

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