Fairtrade Foundation
Fairtrade 30th Anniversary report urges farmer pay, environment and human rights action
The Fairtrade Foundation has renewed urgent calls to businesses and governments to help enhance farmer pay in key supply chains including the cocoa sector, as well as deliver progress on climate change, as core elements of its 30th anniversary report, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2023 review
This year’s World Confectionery Conference took up the mantle putting a spotlight on major issues facing the sector, from supply chains, through to shared environmental and
social corporate responsibilities. Editor Neill Barston reports (pics by Philip Taylor).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference Exclusive: Fairtrade Foundation continues fight for farmers’ rights
This year’s World Confectionery Conference will again feature a keynote speaking contribution from Fairtrade on its positive action with the crucial cocoa supply chain. Neill Barston speaks to Surmaya Talyarkhan, senior sustainability sourcing manager for cocoa, at Fairtrade Foundation, who discusses her work ahead of appearing at our 2023 show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference just three weeks away
We’re now just three weeks away from our latest edition of our World Confectionery Conference, with the anticipation surrounding the event continuing to build, as we set about hosting an event that will showcase some of the brightest and best developments across the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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