Fairtrade Foundation
Fairtrade Foundation expresses concern over UK’s delivery on ‘aid for trade’ policies
The Fairtrade Foundation has highlighted concerns over a review by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) of the UK’s ‘aid for trade’ approach, which in its view may not be doing enough to reach those most in need within communities including the cocoa sector, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade Foundation confirms speaker for World Confectionery Conference
The Fairtrade Foundation has confirmed Surmaya Talyarkhan, senior sustainable sourcing manager for cocoa, as its speaker for our World Confectionery Conference taking place this autumn in the UK, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade Foundation expresses concerns over UK financial turmoil impacting on key farming communities
The Fairtrade Foundation has offered a warning that in the wake of the pound hitting near all-time record low against the dollar last week that farmers in key supply chains including those within the cocoa sector, could be notably impacted, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Fairtrade targets wellbeing sector for latest webinar on supply chain human rights
A webinar targeting the wellness sector, including healthier snacking, hosted by the Fairtrade Foundation, featuring perspectives from Mumanu and Liberation Foods (pictured), aims to encourage businesses to address human rights issues in their supply chain and fulfil consumer demand for products free from exploitation.
Fairtrade report highlights key means of supporting cocoa growing co-operatives
Proposals for improving cocoa farming co-operatives have been revealed in a new report from the Fairtrade Foundation examining best practice in supporting core farming communities serving the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation backs global government report on climate change impacts
The Fairtrade Foundation has backed a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), highlighting the clear impacts that rising global temperatures are having on key agricultural crops, as the charitable body expressed concern over major issues including continued rates of deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Fairtrade greets Nestlé move for cocoa farmer income accelerator
The Fairtrade Foundation has confirmed it has welcomed Nestle’s move to it extend financial support to farmers in key cocoa growing communities through an ‘Income Accelerator,’ initiative, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade Fortnight set to support key communities including cocoa farmers
The next annual Fairtrade Fortnight (21st February-6th March 2022) is set to be a show of support for farming communities, including those within the cocoa sector, in tackling the climate crisis, writes Neill Barston.
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Fairtrade Foundation and Mondelēz drive grant scheme for Ghana cocoa communities
A significant support package has been awarded to nine Ghanaian cocoa farming unions as part of a Mondelēz and Fairtrade Foundation scheme to invest in new climate-smart small businesses on behalf of their members.
Fairtrade Foundation welcomes government’s revamped climate goals
The Fairtrade Foundation has welcomed UK government policy to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, delivering a first in including global aviation and shipping within its targets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade calls on UK government for action on ‘hidden’ carbon emissions in food supply chains, including cocoa
The Fairtrade Foundation has issued a plea to the UK government to actively tackle ‘hidden’ carbon emissions in British food supply chains – including cocoa growing markets, in an urgent bid to address global climate change, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade raises concerns for Central American cocoa communities hit by hurricane Eta
Fairtrade has raised concerns for cocoa farmers operating with its initiatives in Central America, as they face mounting losses from crops extensively damaged by Hurricane Eta this month, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation calls on UK companies to back greater due diligence of global supply chains
The Fairtrade Foundation has called on British companies to increase their efforts to tackle human rights violations within global supply chains, including the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
The Fairtrade Foundation gains key grants including support for Ghana cocoa farmers
The Fairtrade Foundation has won two out of eight grants launched today by the UK Government, including an agricultural support scheme backed by Mondelēz International in Ghana assisting cocoa producers in developing countries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability