The Fairtrade Foundation

Calling all changemakers! Our new report Growing Our Movement for Change celebrates the impact the Fairtrade movement has achieved over 30 years of work towards fairer prices for farmers and workers in lower income countries. It calls on businesses, campaigners and the next government to promote fairer trade to work with farmers and workers in tackling poverty and the climate crisis, and build a sustainable trade system for all. Read on to find out how urgent action to increase prices and power for farmers is needed now. Read here: https://bit.ly/3x0czFd #Fairtradeat30 #ChooseFairtrade Greggs Green & Black's Cafédirect Plc Clipper Tea Sainsbury's Co-op Waitrose & Partners Matthew Algie Marks and Spencer Ben & Jerry's Mondelēz International Divine Chocolate UK Mars Lidl GB Aldi UK

Several factors - from adverse weather conditions in major coffee-producing countries to geopolitical tensions disrupting shipping routes have created a perfect storm of uncertainty in the coffee market. https://bit.ly/3zVC9MA

“Our rains are already a month and a half late” Shilajit Roy Choudhury, a Fairtrade tea supplier based in southern India, spoke to The Guardian about climate change impacts and the need for fair prices. “I’ve just been in India where the north-east is having a drought and the south is having too much rain and farmers are talking about productivity down 40%,” says Anna Mann, associate director for responsible business at Fairtrade Foundation. “The price of tea hasn’t changed in a decade. We’re looking at one of the first times when there might be shortages and it will have to shift.” https://lnkd.in/es-2FRyT

In recent weeks, the global coffee market has witnessed a significant surge in prices, prompting concerns over the impact this will have on stakeholders along the supply chain as well as the operability of the industry as a whole. Read our statement 👇 https://bit.ly/3Wp8Lat

Indian tea prices are currently being impacted by several factors, ranging from a robust domestic demand to loss in crops due to adverse climate conditions. Read our statement 👇 https://bit.ly/461S73P

The Fairtrade award granted to largest ever number of UK universities 🎉 Twenty-two UK universities have gained Fairtrade status in recognition of their commitment to promoting ethical consumerism and pushing for fairer wages for farmers and workers ✊ https://bit.ly/4cCepvs

We are excited to commemorate 30 years of Fairtrade in the UK by recognizing the largest cohort of Fairtrade Universities to date! This year, 22 universities have been awarded: 10 received one-star awards 6 received two-star awards 1 university received the prestigious three-star award Our heartfelt congratulations to all participating universities and students. Special recognition goes to Kingston University for their outstanding involvement. In addition, over 100 students have been trained as auditors, showcasing their commitment to ethical practices and sustainability. Thank you to Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) (SOS-UK) for their invaluable support. Looking ahead, we are pleased to announce that registration for the 2024-26 cohort will open in September 2024. Stay tuned via our university’s webpage for more details. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this milestone achievement in promoting Fairtrade values. #Fairtrade #FairtradeUniversities #FairtradeUK #StudentAuditors

Congratulations to The Fairtrade Foundation on their 30th Anniversary. 🎉 Fairtrade supports over 2 million farmers and workers, addresses climate change challenges, and promotes fair wages. As we celebrate this milestone, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the incredible impact this movement has had in supporting fair prices for producers and farmers worldwide. While reflecting on these achievements, we must also remember that there is still much to be done to ensure fairer prices, empower farmers, and act urgently in the face of mounting challenges. More about Fairtrade's journey and how you too can make a difference over here 👉🏽 https://bit.ly/3Lk7vPj #Fairtrade30 #SustainableTrade #ConsumerPower

This weekend marked International Day of Cooperatives, celebrating the strength of cooperatives around the world. Today we’re shining a light on the LEAP Program's Farmer Field Days in Cote D’Ivoire 👇 In collaboration with Mars and ECOOKIM, Fairtrade Africa organised these Farmer Field Days to create a platform for exchanges between farmers, technical partners, and agricultural service and input providers to help enhance the livelihoods and ecosystems of cocoa-growing communities, using a ‘market systems’ approach. This included connecting farmers to providers of information, inputs and services on agricultural insurance, machinery, agroforestry, and technology. Over 3400 cocoa farmers from the CAVA, COOPAPIG, CAKIB Agricultural and CAUD cooperatives took part. The Livelihoods Ecosystem Advancement Program (LEAP) is a five-year cocoa initiative in Côte d'Ivoire. It aims to make a difference in the economic and social well-being of 6000 cocoa farming households, comprising an estimated 42,000 household members. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cBgnN6

We want the new government to build fairer trading partnerships in the face of a changing climate. Alexander Carnwath, head of public affairs, calls for "a resilient trade system that works better for UK consumers and those who produce much of our food.” https://bit.ly/3xSVXj5