News and Features

Fairtrade International and the International Trade Centre Expand their Cooperation

Article posted: 13 Apr 2017

Fairtrade International and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving the livelihoods of small farmers and promoting income diversification.
Taiwan’s President Declares Her Support for Fairtrade

Article posted: 13 Apr 2017

President Tsai Ying-Wen expressed the Taiwanese Government’s backing for Fairtrade during a visit by Dario Soto Abril, Fairtrade’s Global CEO, to the country’s parliament on 10 April.
Fairtrade Farmers and Workers continue to benefit from Growing Sales and Increased Fairtrade Premium Investments

Press release posted: 11 Apr 2017

This week saw the official launch of the 8th edition of the Monitoring the Scope and Benefits of Fairtrade report by Fairtrade International, covering data from 2014-2015.
Celebrate Your Support for Fairtrade In This Year’s World Fairtrade Challenge!

Press release posted: 3 Apr 2017

The World Fairtrade Challenge is back and this year we are celebrating Fairtrade’s successes over the past three decades! After last year's hugely successful inaugural event, this year we’re ...
“World Fairtrade Challenge” wins Award for Global Mobilization

Article posted: 21 Mar 2017

The German Council for Sustainable Development recognizes the World Fairtrade Challenge campaign as a "Sustainability Project 2017”
Fairtrade Applauds Efforts to Step Up the Fight Against Child Labour in Belize

Article posted: 9 Mar 2017

The government of Belize has taken action to address child labour in the country, thanks in part to the advocacy efforts and targeted public awareness campaigns by the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers ...
Levelling the Ground for Women in Kenya’s Flower Industry

Press release posted: 8 Mar 2017

This International Women’s Day, we shine a spotlight on the challenges faced by women in the flower industry, and on one Kenyan woman’s quest to make their voices heard.
Fairtrade Changes Society

Article posted: 2 Mar 2017

Fairtrade not only has an impact on the lives of farmers and workers in the Global South. According to a new study, it also plays a role in changing consumer patterns and behaviour.
First Climate Project Certified Under Fairtrade Climate Standard

Article posted: 13 Jan 2017

The Deutsche Post DHL project in Lesotho is the first to become fully certified under the Fairtrade Climate Standard, supporting rural communities in their fight against climate change.
Fairtrade International Welcomes New CEO

Press release posted: 17 Nov 2016

Fairtrade International has announced the appointment of Darío Soto Abril as its next Chief Executive Officer.

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“With the help of Fairtrade, I have grown. I feel good. Personally, I have received many trainings, along with my workers, to be able to understand more about the standards and development of bananas.” Lina Núñez,Lina Núñez, Asociación de Productores de Banano Santa Cruz.