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Meet the Dragons’ Den businesses pitching tonight, from Fingagolf to Sea Sisters

From fingertip golf to British tinned seafood, these are the businesses hoping to impress the Dragons this week

The Independent UK

Westminster group led by Scottish Labour MP challenged in open letter over Fairtrade

A WESTMINSTER group set up to promote Fairtrade has been urged to subject the organisation to greater scrutiny ...

The National (Scotland)

UK ‘missing in action’ as Iran war hits farmers around the world

Millions of smallholder farmers supplying the UK are being squeezed by climate change and the Iran war — while the government is over two months overdue on announcing supply chain oversight rules that would help them

The Independent UK

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‘Dull and musty’: the best (and worst) supermarket breakfast teabags, tasted and rated

We spill the tea on the supermarket bags worth your cuppa – and which should be left to stew

The Guardian - UK

8 best supermarket dark chocolates, taste-tested

The health benefits of dark chocolate are one reason many of us turn to it

The Independent UK

‘Rich, indulgent and full of flavour’: the best hot chocolate, tasted and rated

Sinking into a cup of cocoa softens many of life’s problems, but quality varies. Which are fudgy pleasures and which are simply powdered pap?

The Guardian - UK

‘Dangerously moreish’: the best supermarket Easter eggs, tasted and rated

With an egg-cellent roster on offer, which chocolate treats are the most moreish and which aren’t worth shelling out on?

The Guardian - UK

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East Africa grows millions of flowers sold in UK – but workers ‘suffering’ to make it happen

IN FOCUS: More than 20 million flowers are set to be sold in the UK for Mother’s Day. Campaigners say that the dire conditions on many flower farms show why the UK needs a new law to ensure workers are protected across entire supply chains. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

Why are homegrown apples in the UK more expensive than imported bananas?

From flooding in Peru to the fight for fair wages, a lot more goes into the price of fruit than what supermarkets charge consumers for

The Guardian - UK

All things bright and beautiful need to be sustainable as well, says Church of England’s new flower policy

Anyone on the flower rota at England’s parish churches will now be reconsidering the way they do their arrangements, after Church of England leaders voted to use more seasonal and local flowers.

The Conversation

The ‘once-in-a-decade’ chance to transform the UK’s footprint on the world

IN FOCUS: With the UK saying that it wishes to become an ‘investor’ rather than a ‘donor’ in the era of foreign aid cuts, reforming UK supply chain laws could ensure that overseas investment maximises the benefits to people in developing countries. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

Young Kenyans are turning their backs on farming as the climate crisis bites

ON THE GROUND: Young people in Kenya tell Nick Ferris why the agriculture sector – crucial to the national economy and to keep the country fed – is becoming less appealing as the impacts of climate change escalate

The Independent UK

A Chocolate Orange has doubled in price – and got smaller. Why?

From Quality Street to Toblerone to the Terry’s classic, festive treats are becoming more of a luxury – and it’s not just down to the price of cocoa

The Guardian - UK

Ho ho … no tat! 15 sustainable Christmas gifts for young children

Looking for eco-friendly toys, games and presents for little ones that won’t break the bank? We have kits, skittles, crayons, trucks and tractors to add to your list

The Guardian - UK

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‘Expensive, but totally worth it’: the best (and worst) UK supermarket dark chocolate, tasted and rated

Our in-house chocolate aficionado struggles through luxury bars of high cocoa dark chocolate so you don’t have to

The Guardian - UK

Palestinian food brand says UK sales up 50% as shoppers show solidarity

Zaytoun’s olive oil and dates provide a tangible way to help Palestinians, says the business’s managing director

The Independent UK

Tea farmers struggle to pay medical bills as the climate crisis impacts crop sizes

ON THE GROUND: As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, Kenyan tea farmers supplying the UK tell Nick Ferris that extreme weather is bringing new health problems – which they are struggling to deal with as declining production impacts their income

The Guardian - UK

‘Works beautifully in my moka pot’: the best (and worst) supermarket coffee, tasted and rated

With a little help from a coffee expert, we sift through supermarket dark roast options

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The Independent UK

Storm in your teacup: How the climate crisis threatens Kenya’s tea trade

ON THE GROUND: Marking Fairtrade Fortnight, tea farmers in Kenya – a country which provides around half of the tea we drink in the UK – tell Nick Ferris that they are increasingly threatened by climate change and chronic poverty

Evening Standard

Fifth of adults think tea originates in UK, Fairtrade poll finds

As Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off, the organisation is calling for brands to be more transparent about where tea and other products come from.

The Independent UK

New research finds widespread misconceptions about the tea we drink

One in five British adults incorrectly assume the tea they consume is grown domestically

The Independent UK

Best independent coffee brands to know

Supporting sustainable and Fairtrade roasteries with a tasty cuppa? We’ll drink to that

The Independent UK

Best supermarket coffee, taste-tested by a caffeine lover

Get café-quality flavour at home, without the price tag or queue

Evening Standard

Fairtrade flags ‘window of opportunity’ to drive systemic change for tea farmers

The organisation is urging the Government, businesses, retailers and tea drinkers to take action that ensure fairer pay and working conditions.

Euronews

Banana farmers are ‘battling daily’ with climate change, warns report urging leaders not to slip up

Research shows how we can keep enjoying the fruit for generations to come, by cutting emissions, buying Fairtrade, and increasing diversity.

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