Shoppers continue to reach for Fairtrade products in ever growing numbers. Consumer sales of Fairtrade certified products increased to €5.5 billion worldwide in 2013. India and Kenya join South Africa as Fairtrade producer countries with rapidly-growing sales of Fairtrade products in their own markets. At the same time we are increasing our services and support to farmers and workers. Get the full story
Annual Report
Assessing Fairtrade’s Impact
Our 2013-14 annual report includes a summary of recent impact studies. Findings demonstrate positive benefits, including increased household income and reduced production costs for farmers, and improved labour conditions and job stability for workers. Research also highlighted challenging conditions for casual labourers on small-scale farms and the need for greater market access for many producers. Fairtrade is already taking steps in both areas. Read more in our annual report
News & Views
Weaving Change for Textile Workers
Up to now Fairtrade has focussed on the cotton farmers at the very beginning of a garment’s life cycle. But we want to do more to protect the workers processing Fairtrade cotton and improve the conditions of people working throughout the textile supply chain. That’s why we’re now developing a Fairtrade Textile Standard. Read more
Fairtrade on the road
From helping her parents on their rooibos farm, to General Manager of Heiveld Cooperative in South Africa, Alida Strauss is working to provide greater opportunity for everyone in her community. Read more
Standards & Pricing
Instant Coffee Project assignment now online
Price announcement: Wine grapes for South America
See all Fairtrade Minimum Prices and Premiums in this handy overview table.
Recent News
A message from Fair Traders in Palestine
Committed to Impact, Fairtrade Complies with ISEAL Impacts Code
New Edition of ‘Fighting the Banana Wars’ Released for 20th Anniversary
See all latest newsShoppers continue to reach for Fairtrade products in ever growing numbers. Consumer sales of Fairtrade certified products increased to €5.5 billion worldwide in 2013. India and Kenya join South Africa as Fairtrade producer countries with rapidly-growing sales of Fairtrade products in their own markets. At the same time we are increasing our services and support to farmers and workers. Get the full story
Annual Report
Assessing Fairtrade’s Impact
Our 2013-14 annual report includes a summary of recent impact studies. Findings demonstrate positive benefits, including increased household income and reduced production costs for farmers, and improved labour conditions and job stability for workers. Research also highlighted challenging conditions for casual labourers on small-scale farms and the need for greater market access for many producers. Fairtrade is already taking steps in both areas. Read more in our annual report
News & Views
Weaving Change for Textile Workers
Up to now Fairtrade has focussed on the cotton farmers at the very beginning of a garment’s life cycle. But we want to do more to protect the workers processing Fairtrade cotton and improve the conditions of people working throughout the textile supply chain. That’s why we’re now developing a Fairtrade Textile Standard. Read more
Fairtrade on the road
From helping her parents on their rooibos farm, to General Manager of Heiveld Cooperative in South Africa, Alida Strauss is working to provide greater opportunity for everyone in her community. Read more
Standards & Pricing
Instant Coffee Project assignment now online
Price announcement: Wine grapes for South America
See all Fairtrade Minimum Prices and Premiums in this handy overview table.
Recent News
A message from Fair Traders in Palestine
Committed to Impact, Fairtrade Complies with ISEAL Impacts Code
New Edition of ‘Fighting the Banana Wars’ Released for 20th Anniversary