As the organic movement seeks to raise awareness of food produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods this September (Organic September: www.soilassociation.org/smallchangesbigdifference), a new survey of food symbols and endorsements found on many products in supermarkets and other retailers reveals
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 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
Shoppers aged under-35 are more likely than their older counterparts to shop ethically, cook from scratch and are more than twice as likely to think they will be better off in the year ahead, according to research from IGD ShopperVista.
The Co-operative Food is launching two premium own-brand chocolate boxes at great-value prices, which it claims make great Christmas stocking fillers. Now available in stores nationwide, The Co-operative’s Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Belgian Chocolates (170g) and Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Belgian Milk
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
Shoppers are more interested than ever in Fairtrade, according to research from IGD ShopperVista revealed at the Fairtrade Foundation annual commercial conference in London today, 3 July 2013. The research revealed: More than a third (35%) of shoppers say they have
Fairbanks, an industry leader in world class wetstock management, has launched a new website, fairbanksglobal.com. The new website is claimed to be completely customer focused, enabling new and existing customers to access useful resources, articles and guides on everything from
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
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
The Co-operative Food claims it will be delighting customers this Easter with two Fairtrade Easter eggs and other tasty Easter treats. New for 2013 is The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Raspberry and Pecan Easter Egg (385g). This hand-decorated Fairtrade milk chocolate
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
The Co-operative Food is celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight (25 February to 10 March 2013 inclusive) with deals on its extensive ethical range. This year, the Fairtrade Foundation is encouraging shoppers nationwide to ‘go further for Fairtrade’ to help growers and workers
Herbal Health, a family-run Kent-based business producing a range of organic, Fairtrade and natural China teas under the brand name Qi, has been named the winner of the Social Responsibility category at the Cathay Pacific China Business Awards 2012, which
The Co-operative Food is switching all of its fresh winter blueberries to Fairtrade from 25 November 2012, meaning all of the retailer’s blueberries which can be Fairtrade, will be Fairtrade. As part of The Co-operative’s Ethical Plan, which was
Fruit juice and smoothies brand, Sunmagic, is launching three products to the market following recent trade and consumer success. They are: 200ml 100% Pure Fairtrade Orange Juice Tetra carton 200ml Apple & Blackcurrant Juice Drink Tetra carton 200ml Apple &
Specialist bean company Easy Bean has won Fairtrade status for a third product – its Spanish Puchero pot. The award-winning Spanish Puchero – Fairtrade white beans with Riojan chorizo, red pepper and pimentón – is said to be the perfect standalone choice
The Co-operative Food is stocking the Real Easter Egg for the second year running. The Real Easter Egg, made by the Meaningful Chocolate Company, is claimed to be the only Easter egg to explain the Christian understanding of Easter on
Dutch food group Wessanen has bought UK tea and coffee company, Clipper Teas. Clipper will be integrated into the group’s UK business, Kallo Foods, which operates the organic brands Kallo and Whole Earth. Established in 1984, Clipper claims to
The Co-operative Food claims it is putting its weight behind Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 (27 February-11 March 2012), with a host of offers on Fairtrade food and wine. The retailer is encouraging its customers to “take a step for Fairtrade” by offering
The Co-operative Food has extended its premium Truly Irresistible Fairtrade coffee range with four new varieties in time for Fairtrade Fortnight (27 February-11 March 2012). The new additions to the Fairtrade coffee range come from Kenya, Guatemala, Tanzania and Papua New Guinea. According to the retailer, each of the new products has
Sunmagic, a range of 100% pure fruit juices, 100% pure fruit smoothies and a selection of juice drinks, has been rebranded with a new logo, packaging design and several new flavours following the company’s debut into multiple retailers. Reinforcing consumer
The Co-operative, which claims to be the UK’s leading Fairtrade wine retailer, is re-launching its Fairtrade wine range with new wines and a new look and has introduced the UK’s first Fairtrade wine carrier into its stores. According to the
Mike Coupe, group commercial director at Sainsbury’s, picked the 2011 IGD Convention to announce the launch of the retailer’s 20:20 sustainability plan. It comprises 20 commitments in sustainable and healthy products including: To achieve £1bn in Fairtrade sales by 2020
