Fairtrade Fortnight
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Fairtrade best practice in foodservice
AS FAIRTRADE Fortnight draws to a close, Footprint takes a look at some best practice in foodservice. Fairtrade supporting farmers to build a more sustainable future When consumers and businesses choose… Read More
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Sugar report claims EU reforms could drive farmers into poverty
THE FAIRTRADE FOUNDATION has released a report which claims that a planned reform of the European sugar market has the potential to drive farmers into extreme poverty over the next five years. … Read More
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In celebration of Fairtrade Fortnight, Footprint talks to TV presenter Nick Hewer about “How business needs to change its act”
TV PRESENTER and businessman, Nick Hewer talks about his visit to St Lucia to see first-hand the impact of Fairtrade for farmers. Some 25 years ago I went to St Lucia… Read More
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Sodexo hosts Foncho and Enrique to promote Fairtrade message
TO CELEBRATE Fairtrade Fortnight 2014 Sodexo has welcomed coffee farmer, Enrique and banana farmer Foncho at a number of its client sites over the two-week campaign period. Sodexo is committed to… Read More
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Getting fair funding into farmers’ pockets
MICHIAL SALLAETS on a $5m investment fund aimed at improving smallholders’ lives as well as helping their business grow. Getting finance for their small-scale businesses in a fair and sustainable way… Read More
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How British people can invest in fair trade’s future
ON THE other end of the financial scale, UK-based Shared Interest here to provide trade finance to fair-trade businesses across the globe, aiming to reach smallholder farmers and craft organisations with the unsecured lending and low-interest loans that are not… Read More
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A Fairtrade label is just the start
BUSINESSES ARE being challenged to go even further in supporting farmers – and Compass Group has picked up the gauntlet. As the fair-trade market continues to grow… Read More
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Appetite for Fairtrade grows
THE FAIRTRADE Foundation today launches Fairtrade Fortnight (24 February – 9 March) and its major new Make Bananas Fair campaign by announcing continued growth in Fairtrade sales of 14 per cent during 2013, demonstrating continuing public and business support for Fairtrade goods.… Read More