Fairtrade

Sustainability

Fairtrade launches new map to identify human rights and environmental risks in cocoa and other commodities

26-Jan-2023 By Anthony Myers

In a statement, Fairtrade said: ‘Risk assessment and collaboration with farmers and workers are cornerstones of sustainable supply chains and essential for evolving due diligence requirements’.

‘We are confident in our ability to scale quickly…’ Why HONEST Tea co-founder Seth Goldman is getting back into the tea business

06-Jun-2022 By Elaine Watson

The HONEST Tea brand might be disappearing as brand owner Coca-Cola focuses on its Gold Peak and Peace Tea brands, but the organic, ready to drink ‘just sweet enough’ teas first launched by Seth Goldman and Barry Nalebuff in the late 1990s, it seems,...

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Fairtrade CEO: Chocolate industry should pay double for cocoa to ensure farmer living income

21-Oct-2015 By Oliver Nieburg

Chocolate makers must pay double the market price for cocoa farmers to receive a living income, says the CEO of Fairtrade as the organization gears up to review pricing.

Fairtrade chocolate set for uplift after fresh approach

06-Feb-2014 By Oliver Nieburg

Fairtrade International is offering a new sourcing program that it hopes will inspire more confectioners to purchase Fairtrade cocoa.

Industry commitments help Fairtrade sales grow 12% globally

17-Jul-2012 By Oliver Nieburg

Fairtrade product sales rose 12% worldwide in 2011 due to ethical sourcing commitments from the food and drink industry and increased consumer awareness.

US sees jump in Fairtrade confectionery sales

11-Mar-2011 By Helen Glaberson

US Fairtrade chocolate purchases shot up by 19 per cent last year, according to Fair Trade US, a sales boom that has been seen across the globe for food and drink products carrying the ethical label.

New minimum price for Fairtrade organic cocoa will offset volatility, claims FLO

07-Dec-2010 By Jane Byrne

A new minimum price for Fairtrade organic cocoa, which comes into force early next year, will act as an income safety net for growers amid ongoing price volatility in the sector, according to the organization behind the standard.

Fairtrade cocoa supply can support chocolate brand switch, FLO

20-Oct-2010 By Jane Byrne

There is enough volume of Fairtrade cocoa available to supply more large brands switching product lines to Fairtrade, according to the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO).

Green and Black's go 100 per cent Fairtrade

29-Jan-2010 By Jane Byrne

Organic chocolate maker Green & Black's said it is bolstering its commitment to sustainability by moving its entire global food and beverage range worldwide to Fairtrade.

Weekly Comment

The ethical cocoa confusion

11-Feb-2008

While most consumers agree that ethically-sourced cocoa is no bad
thing, an ever increasing number of different schemes risks
muddying the issue and puzzling chocolate fans.