"Fair Trade" News Archive

Certifications are very useful tools that help brands communicate and transmit to their customers their actions and practices in terms of sustainability.

Ms. Uwera comes to Fairtrade with a wealth of experience in Eastern and Southern Africa and brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and relationships to lead Fairtrade into the future.

Regarded as a fashion pioneer of ethical brands, People Tree is the perfect combination of natural and organic materials, Fair Trade, and quality design.

To achieve complete traceability of the product from its origin, Fairtrade International has gone in on a substantial investment in order to digitize its entire supply chain, so consumers can know precisely how their choices transform people's lives.

Fairtrade certification signifies a profound commitment to ethical production, social justice, and environmental stewardship, crucial for sustainable textile businesses aligning with their core values and objectives.

Peru's Naturtex was the first organic cotton manufacturer of its kind to be certified as Fair Trade in the Americas. The Lima-based mill continues to export organic fabrics to a global clientele, while nurturing a sustainable way of life for local farmers and weavers in the region.

Businesses must adhere to three stages: sourcing Fairtrade-certified cotton, engaging certified processors, and meeting Fairtrade standards for production to carry the Fairtrade Cotton Mark.

Fairtrade research reveals 31% of consumers overlook ethical Easter eggs due to perceived higher costs amidst a cost of living crisis, as reported by Neill Barston.

Offering an ethical alternative to conventional trade, Fair Trade works to assure consumers that the product they buy meets special social, economic, and environmental standards.

Ecovia Intelligence Organizes the 15th European Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam on 4-5 July 2024, Bringing Together Industry Leaders to Explore Innovations in Sustainability, Ingredients, and Marketing