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How much difference does Fairtrade make – and how can we measure it?

Where Fairtrade-certified producers enjoy higher prices than non-certified farmers, it can be hard to isolate the…

Solidarity in 2017: How did the movement work together last year?

Co-ops were active in the UK and around the world helping those affected by loneliness and…

Co-op Group bags sustainability film award for its look at Argentinian Fairtrade

The film looks at the results of a Fairtrade partnership which has helped to transform life…

Divine Chocolate holds poetry competition to celebrate its Fairtrade, farmer-owned ethos

The contest, run in conjunction with Christian Aid, is now in its 16th year

Co-ops shortlisted for Social Enterprise Awards 2017

Meet the co-operatives shortlisted for the 2017 Social Enterprise Awards

Is Fairtrade in trouble?

Sainsbury’s is going solo – will others follow?

Co-op Group backs Kenyan Fairtrade tea farmers with new community resource centre

The retailers will build a new community resource centre in Kenya to support Fairtrade farmers

When Fairtrade wasn’t on the co-operative agenda – and how that was put right

This look at the history of Fairtrade follows a century of campaigning for social justice –…

Co-op Group members back move to extend support to Fairtrade suppliers

Motion 10 at the Co-op Group's AGM welcomed the support for Fairtrade being demonstrated by the…

Co-op Group commits £50,000 to support Fairtrade women cocoa farmers

The Women’s School of Leadership aims to tackle gender inequality and reduce poverty in Ivory Coast

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…