Michael Gidney

Fairtrade research finds a third of consumers overlook ethical Easter eggs over price assumptions

Fresh research from Fairtrade has found 31% of consumers are overlooking purchasing ethical brand Easter eggs on the assumption that they are costing more, which comes amid an ongoing cost of living crisis that has made consumers instinctively price-sensitive, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory

Fairtrade Fortnight pushes for greater farmer income and consumer awareness

This year’s annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, beginning 21 February, has set out plans calling for fairer incomes for producers, including those in the cocoa sector, and further educate consumers on measure to tackle global climate challenges, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Greggs retailers commit to 100% Fairtrade chocolate product ranges

UK on-the-go retailer Greggs has confirmed plans to ensure it uses 100% Fairtrade chocolate across its supply chain and in chocolate ranges across its stores, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Waitrose confirms commitment to 100% own brand Fairtrade confectionery

UK supermarket retailer Waitrose and Partners has confirmed that it is committed to making all cocoa in its own brand confectionery 100% Fairtrade by the end of 2019.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Fairtrade Foundation calls on government to support its key annual goals

The Fairtrade Foundation’s is delivering a new campaign calling on the UK Government and companies to ensure cocoa farmers earn living incomes by 2030 in line with the UN’s Global Goals to end poverty.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability