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Fairtrade Fortnight: Retailers spread the message on giving the world a better deal

Another successful Fairtrade Fortnight (27 February to 12 March) saw co-operative retailers spread the message with…

How can we trade fairly beyond the Fairtrade movement?

Fairtrade focuses on goods produced by some of the poorest – and most exploited – people…

Why clothing co-op members are wearing only six garments for six weeks

Members of Stitched Up co-operative are cutting back their wardrobe to just six items of clothing…

Fairtrade Fortnight: Survey shows UK adults do not think about people producing their food

A poll by Atomic Research shows that nearly a quarter of adults in the UK never…

Co-op Group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in all own-brand items

In the lead up to Fairtrade Fortnight, the Co-operative Group has announced that from May 2017, 100%…

Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate wins B Corp status for ethical standards

Fairtrade social enterprise Divine Chocolate has won B Corp certification after meeting a range of social and environmental standards.…

How Fairtrade helped my fight for women’s rights

As Britain celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight, we look at the impact the movement is having around the…

World’s first Fairtrade nut-farming co-op celebrates tenth birthday

One of the biggest Fairtrade success stories in recent years is Liberation Foods, which celebrates its…

Fighting for Fairtrade workers as Britain prepares for Brexit

The outcome of the EU referendum, with the UK preparing to withdraw, has already created significant…

Oxfam wants a co-operative ‘human’ economy to fight global inequality

Co-operatives have a key part to play if the world is to move to a “human economy” says…

Social Enterprise UK publishes its new year wishlist for ministers

Britain should move towards mutual solutions in areas like social care and transport, and should make sure…

Revolver launches new coffee products

Revolver co-operative is launching two new Fairtrade coffee products in time for Christmas. Chief executive Paul…