Ethical shopping on the rise in UK despite cost of living crisis Increase in Fairtrade income to £13m shows shoppers still prioritising environment and workers’ wellbeing The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024
Best premixed espresso martinis that are a ready-to-drink delight For a drink that’ll do more than just wake you up Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2024
5 ways to make Christmas lunch more ethical this year What we eat matters - not just for our health, but for the planet and other living things too. The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023
Co-op and Ben and Jerry’s among winners at farmer-led Fairtrade awards The three brands were recognised for their commitment to supporting social justice through trade as well as ethical and sustainable practices. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
UK retailers urged to join action that ensures banana workers earn living wage Fairtrade International is launching the initiative aiming to achieve living wages, living incomes and resilient banana supply chains. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
Only 7% of coffee sold in the UK meets Fairtrade standards, research shows The foundation says that the average non-Fairtrade coffee farmer lives on as little as £1.37 per day. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Fairtrade explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world. The Week · Jul 14, 2023
Huge global food market returns to Ayrshire with dishes from around the world The market in the town centre until Sunday. Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023
Greggs launches range of over-ice drinks As well as fruit and lemonade drinks there is an iced chocolate and an iced mocha Wales Online · Jun 23, 2023
Noblehill Primary's Fairtrade Group celebrate FairAchiever status The accolade is the highest award possible under the Fairtrade Schools Award scheme and follows three years of hard work Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023
‘We give our blood so they live comfortably’: Sri Lanka’s tea pickers say they go hungry and live in squalor Top tea firms investigate as plantation workers say they have to pick 18kg a day but still skip meals and make their children work The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023
Fairbuds XL review: the excellent noise-cancelling headphones you can fix yourself This ethical and repairable design proves Bluetooth headphones can be more sustainable The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023
Fairtrade: study finds premium label does not always benefit workers on South African wine farms Wine was first produced in South Africa as far back as the mid-1600s by Dutch colonisers who sold it to passing ships. The industry developed further during the colonial and apartheid eras and wine became an important part of the South African economy. The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023
Dalbeattie Primary pupils have a great time for Fairtrade Fortnight The youngsters made and sold banana and chocolate chip cakes and tried to find as many Fairtrade products as they could in the town's shops Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023 Greggs announces new Easter menu additions after axing hot cross buns After Greggs announced they were getting rid of hot cross buns from their Easter menu this year, people on social media were not happy - but they've announced the replacements today
Bristol Post · Mar 23, 2023 M&S shoppers race to buy new LIMITED EDITION Coronation food box The high street favourite has already launched their coronation collections and they’re looking very regal
Chronicle Live · Mar 23, 2023 M&S launches limited edition collectable tins for King Charles' coronation from £5 each The commemorative tins are filled with either Fairtrade English Breakfast tea or All-butter Shortbread - here are more details
Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023 Dunscore Primary pupil spread Fairtrade message with Wee Brew The children did plenty of baking using Fairtrade ingredients, raising nearly £140 in the process
Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway Fairtrade village brews up support for producers The Fairtrade Big Brew in Dunscore has been going for 15 years and was once again a huge success
Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023 Tributes paid to volunteering hero and family man ahead of his funeral next week Andy Mount died peacefully with his family around him after a long illness, on February 23 aged 82
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023 Wines that taste good – and do good Snap up some good deals for Fairtrade Fortnight, and help encourage wineries run by talented people from more diverse backgrounds
Dublin Live · Mar 2, 2023 Coffee could disappear from shelves in Ireland by 2050 due to climate change Coffee beans, cocoa and other foods grown in hot climates may become "expensive treats" soon as floods, droughts and increased temperatures damage farm land
Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2023 Coffee could disappear from shelves by 2050 as climate change concerns grow Fairtrade Ireland warned climate change could lead to much less coffee coming into the country by 2050
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023 Raise a toast to Fairtrade Fortnight’s ethical wines It may not change the world, but it’s a sip in the right direction says David Williams
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023 UK supermarkets expand budget Fairtrade ranges as demand grows The ethical label has become mainstream, and is thriving despite the rising cost of living