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Fairtrade launches petition to protect forests and farmers
02 May 2024 03:20 GMT
The Fairtrade Foundation is launching a petition calling on the UK Government to ensure that incoming deforestation legislation does not push extra costs on farmers. The petition also calls for the UK Government to deliver on climate funding commitments.
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30 years of Fairtrade making its mark: Together we can build a better future
01 May 2024 03:07 GMT
… available soon.
Sadick Abanga, a Fairtrade cocoa farmer from Ghana, said: “We …
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Top Cocoa Producer Ivory Coast Suspects Fraud in Fairtrade Beans
30 Apr 2024 20:06 GMT
… Ivory Coast has suspended its Fairtrade cocoa program on suspicions the system … less cocoa to sell.
But Fairtrade cocoa commands higher prices. According to …
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Shave cocoa levels to save on costs
23 Apr 2024 18:32 GMT
KANSAS CITY — Don’t bother telling cocoa buyers inflation is easing. On March 28, ICE cocoa futures for May were at $9,766 per tonne, or over three times as high as $2,933 per tonne a year ago.
Poor crops in West Africa mean food and beverage companies …
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World Cocoa Conference reception sets scene for key sector event
21 Apr 2024 20:45 GMT
Michel Arrion of the ICCO guides Belgian ministers around the Global Village of The World Cocoa Conference. Pic: Neill Barston
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A strong sense of anticipation gathered surrounding the opening reception for the fifth edition of the World …
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Rainforest Alliance places farmer pay and EUDR legislation as key World Cocoa Conference topics
20 Apr 2024 11:07 GMT
The Rainforest Alliance organisation is set to make a notable appearance at the World Cocoa Conference opening this weekend, placing farmer’s living income, EUDR regulations and regenerative agriculture as key issues for action to deliver on sustainability …
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Exclusive: Eyes of the industry trained upon the fifth edition of the World Cocoa Conference
17 Apr 2024 15:43 GMT
… Ivory Coast.
As organisations including Fairtrade have noted, the crisis has … that result in many smallholder cocoa-farmers making up the bulk …
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Fairtrade International strengthens its key human rights and hired labour standards
17 Apr 2024 08:31 GMT
Smallholder farmers in West Africa should be part of the climate solutions, says Fairtrade (pic, Ben Rotthoff, Koa)
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Fairtrade International has confirmed a key enhancement of its hired labour standards within its supply chains for markets …
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Waitrose joins Tony’s Open Chain for sustainable cocoa sourcing
10 Apr 2024 16:06 GMT
In a move that signals a significant shift towards ethical cocoa sourcing in the UK, Waitrose, a leading retailer, has partnered with Tony’s Open Chain, an initiative launched by Tony’s Chocolonely to combat exploitation in the cocoa industry.
This …
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Ecuadorian Fairtrade cooperatives trained to champion quality at Cacao of Excellence R&D lab
09 Apr 2024 01:53 GMT
… and market positioning of Ecuadorian Fairtrade cocoa cooperatives.
The 10-day training … training. The CLAC-Fairtrade network represents all Fairtrade certified organisations in … fairer incomes,” said Johanna Schmidt, Fairtrade International’s Cocoa Manager. “ …