We were taught to serve, to be workers. Now with Fairtrade, we are entrepreneurs.
Martial Quintero, banana producer, Cooperativa de Servicios Multiples Bananera del Atlantico, Panama
News and Features
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Fairtrade’s Women School of Leadership holds graduation ceremony for Ivorian cocoa farmers
Article posted: 10 Dec 2021
Fairtrade’s Women School of Leadership holds graduation ceremony for third group of cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
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A new study looks at systems to find, fix and prevent child labour
Article posted: 10 Dec 2021
A new study looks at systems to find, fix and prevent child labour. Here’s why it matters.
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‘We are not the same we used to be’ – The Farmers documentary series finale is here.
Article posted: 8 Dec 2021
In the midst of a global crisis, the series followed three farmers across the globe. The intimate portraits revealed that, beyond COVID-19, several of the battles farmers fighting today are not – in ...
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Fairtrade: the “complete certification.”
Article posted: 8 Dec 2021
Compagnie Fruitière is one of the world's biggest banana companies. Their Executive President explains why Fairtrade has played an increasingly important role in its development.
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Behind the scenes with Angela and Omar: the local film makers of the Farmers documentary series in Peru
Article posted: 3 Dec 2021
From filming deep inside banana plantations to chatting with Roberto’s kids in their living room, here is what Angela and Omar had to say about their experience.
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Statement on European Commission Proposal on Deforestation
Article posted: 2 Dec 2021
Fairtrade welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to create a market for deforestation-free products, including coffee and cocoa, in the European Union (EU).
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IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative and Fairtrade sign global partnership for fair economic conditions
Article posted: 29 Nov 2021
Fairtrade and IDH - the Sustainable Trade Initiative have signed a partnership to accelerate joint work towards enabling living wages and income in food supply chains.
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How far are we on the journey to a living wage?
Article posted: 26 Nov 2021
When we examine what is preventing faster progress towards a living wage, the behavioral patterns of toddlers and their parents may help provide some answers.
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Pioneers reflect on 25 years of Fairtrade bananas
Article posted: 18 Nov 2021
Twenty-five years ago, the first Fairtrade bananas appeared on supermarket shelves in Europe. For the first time, consumers were able to buy bananas that were fair to both people and planet, ...
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Five Reasons why we’re Bananas about Fairtrade Bananas
Article posted: 17 Nov 2021
Good for you, good for farmers and workers – what’s not to like?! Celebrate 25 years of Fairtrade bananas by tucking into a Fairtrade banana today.
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