At a conference being held in London today (15 October) to celebrate 20 years of the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK, Michael Gidney, chief executive of the Fairtrade Foundation, will say that after the banking crisis, the horsemeat scandal, the
UK teenagers are not the apathetic, self-interested generation they’re often portrayed as – they care about global issues, want businesses to act more ethically, and are willing to take action to bring about change, according to a survey commissioned by the
Kingfisher Group has appointed 2degrees, the global collaboration platform for sustainable business, to help drive the progress of its restorative Net Positive approach to business across its global operating companies. Mainstreaming sustainability into the heart of the business is a
To celebrate 20 years since the FAIRTRADE Mark launched in the UK, the Fairtrade Foundation is inviting the UK public to nominate their favourite Fairtrade product for a special award. Nominations can be made online at www.fairtrade.org.uk/favourite from now until 10am on 25
Retailers, out-of-home outlets, coffee roasters and contract caterers have signed up to take part in the Fairtrade Foundation’ sautumn consumer campaign, ‘The Great British Fairness Debate’, which will run for two weeks from 29 September – 12 October, 2014. Encouraging the
Global innovation and collaboration were the big winners at last night’s 2degrees Champions Awards, as it showcased the companies and individuals pushing the boundaries of sustainable business. The awards – the only ones entirely voted for by industry peers –
Sainsbury’s has launched the first ‘grown by women’ coffee to hit mainstream shelves in the UK in partnership with the ethical trading organisation, Twin. The fully-traceable Kopakama Ejo Heza Fairtrade Ground Coffee carries a premium to support women growers, many
The Co-operative Food is celebrating 10 years of Fairtrade Mark wines this year, and, to mark the occasion, the retailer is encouraging shoppers to take the ‘Fairtrade Wine Challenge’ by trying one of the wines from its delicious, market-leading Fairtrade
The UK retail industry is today (29 January 2014) signing up to a range of targets for reducing its impact on the environment, having beaten the previous set across all areas. Commitments to be announced at today’s A Better Retailing Climate launch
Jam Organic, a UK-based online retailer of organic and fair trade clothing, toys and gifts for infants, children and mothers, claims to be benefiting from a growth in green parenting. Green parents are deeply concerned about the environment and want
The Co-operative Food claims to be introducing the world’s first fairly-traded own-brand rubber gloves, as it becomes the first supermarket to switch its range to fair trade sourcing. Launching into selected stores nationwide throughout February 2014, the household gloves are
Unilever’s biggest food brand Knorr has announced great progress on its commitment to sustainably sourcing its agricultural ingredients and revealed the results of a new global consumer survey looking at shopping attitudes and purchase behaviour. The study shows food sustainability
Cheeky Cow, the cheese brand from Somerset Cheddar maker, Cricketer Farm, has teamed up with the Bath-based development charity Send a Cow, which works hand in hand with poor African families, teaching them the skills they need to build new lives
Coffee brands, retailers, out-of-home outlets and contract caterers are signing up to take part in the Fairtrade Foundation’s two-week consumer coffee campaign this autumn called Finding Hannah – and there’s still time to get involved. Confirmed campaign partners so far include Cafedirect, Starbucks, Greggs
Michael Jary has been appointed the new chair of the Board of Trustees of the Fairtrade Foundation. Jary is a business strategy consultant who brings a wealth of strategic and commercial expertise in the retail and consumer industries. He was
Sainsbury’s has become the first UK retailer to sell single origin from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Limited edition medium roast Sopacdi Fairtrade Ground Coffee is available in selected stores as part of the Taste the Difference range from 14
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched its first range of long life skimmed, semi-skimmed and whole milk, produced in the UK by Crediton Dairy. The range is being launched to offer shoppers a convenient alternative or supplement to chilled milk
Professional network of sustainability professionals, 2degrees, has announced the shortlist for its inaugural Sustainability Champions Awards 2013. It shortlist includes a broad range of organisations both large and small, recognising innovation, best practice and outstanding contributions. Martin Chilcott, CEO of 2degrees,
Unilever’s commitment to put sustainable and equitable growth at the heart of its business model is helping to drive increased sales while reducing costs and risks, according to the company’s second Sustainable Living Plan Progress Report. Brands that have made
Ethical trading organisation, Twin, has launched an initiative called Adapt Now to help businesses secure smallholder supply chains in a changing climate. Adapt Now’s first project, delivered in partnership with Marks & Spencer (M&S), coffee roaster Matthew Algie and Twin,
The Co-operative Food is extending its Fairtrade chocolate range with three indulgent new varieties. In stores nationwide from 6 April 2013, the additions to the Fairtrade chocolate come from Ghana and the Dominican Republic and comprise: Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Ghanaian Milk Chocolate with Toffee and
Spar claims it is well on track to be the first Austrian retailer to offer only sustainable fish by the end of this year, with the launch of its first Aquacultural Stewardship Council (ASC) certified fish. Spar Pangasuis fillet is
The Co-operative Food claims it will become the first retailer in the UK to switch all own brand bunches of standard roses and single stem roses to Fairtrade today (11 February 2013). As part of The Co-operative’s ongoing commitment to Fairtrade, and
Organic food brand, What On Earth, is now supplying and distributing English Tea Shop teas. The teas available are Fairtrade and certified organic by the Soil Association. Award winning What On Earth will supply more than 20 flavours of English
Gerber reports its Fairtrade fruit juice, Fruit Passion, has seen sales rocket by 381% in the last year. The sales growth follows the relaunch of the brand, which included the introduction of new pack formats such as 250ml and 500ml
