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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Creating added value: CONACADO’s journey to bring semi-finished cocoa products to market
Article posted: 18 May 2020
A Fairtrade certified cooperative is embarking on a new business venture: a processing plant for semi-finished cocoa products.
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Fairtrade International signs the UNECE Declaration for Gender Responsive Standards and Standards Development
Article posted: 14 May 2020
Fairtrade International pledges to further ensure gender responsiveness across their standards, underscoring their commitment to empowering women farmers and workers, and helping advance SDG 5 Gender ...
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Bringing relief and resilience to producers: 3.1M EUR in funding announced by Fairtrade International
Article posted: 9 May 2020
In response to COVID-19, the funds are intended to meet immediate needs of farmers, workers and their communities, while establishing a foundation for longer-term recovery.
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Fairtrade producers supporting their communities during COVID-19
Article posted: 7 May 2020
From food parcels and awareness raising, to sanitization of public spaces. In spite of uncertainties, farmers and workers worldwide are helping their communities be stronger against COVID-19.
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Safety first: How farmers and workers are rising to the challenge of COVID-19
Article posted: 6 May 2020
Farmers and workers are another kind of frontline hero keeping global food supplies going, while also facing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In times of COVID: Fairtrade Heroes adjusting their work to a new normal
Article posted: 4 May 2020
We are highlighting how our “Fairtrade Heroes” are coping in their workplaces and communities. Today, an interview with Freddy from Coobamag banana coop in Colombia.
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International Labour Day: Recognizing the importance of collaboration between union representatives and employers in Uganda
Article posted: 1 May 2020
International Labour Day: Recognizing the importance of collaboration between union representatives and employers in Uganda
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Fairtrade Together: COVID-19 Briefing on 27 April 2020
Article posted: 27 Apr 2020
Read how COVID-19 is affecting Fairtrade producers in flowers, bananas, coffee, cocoa, tea, cotton and sugar, and how they are supporting their communities..
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Setting the standard for a Fashion Revolution
Article posted: 24 Apr 2020
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Fashion industry: Don't forget cotton farmers during the coronavirus pandemic
Article posted: 23 Apr 2020
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