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Fairtrade International is a group of organizations working to secure a better deal for producers. The Mark certifies Fairtrade Standards have been met.
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11/08/2026

Fairtrade International expresses its deep concern for the people of Colombia following the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country.

We stand in solidarity with the victims, their families, and everyone affected.

Fairtrade’s producer network in the region, the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Fair Trade Small Producers and Workers CLAC Comercio Justo, is reaching out and coordinating support where possible to the impacted producers, particularly as the earthquake’s epicentre was in the southwestern part of the country where we have certified coffee and cocoa producer organisations.

There are 139 Fairtrade certified producer organisations in Colombia who work in coffee, cocoa, bananas, other fruits, and the sugar sectors.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep you updated as we learn more about the impact on Fairtrade producer organisations and their communities.

04/08/2026

Ever wondered how Fairtrade actually drives change for farmers, workers, and their communities?

Our recently updated Theory of Change maps it out, where you can click through each element to see the outcomes we expect.

It's not a fixed blueprint; it's a living framework we use to test assumptions and keep improving.

This update is grounded in evidence: a review of 120+ studies and direct input from the producer networks working with farmers on the ground.

Here's what's new:

👉 Five pathways of change: from economic resilience to social inclusion & agency, showing how our work connects to real, lasting impact.

👉 A clearer picture of how the pieces fit together: because better livelihoods take more than price or one intervention alone.

👉 Real projects to test our theory, such as working with 1,200 cocoa farmers in Ghana to implement dynamic agroforestry.

02/08/2026

From cocoa bean to chocolate bar. There’s a long journey behind what might well be your favourite product! 🍫 And it doesn’t start in a factory, but with small-scale cocoa farmers on the Ivory Coast. Have you ever seen a real cocoa tree? 👀

31/07/2026

Without income security, there can be no resilience for the coffee sector. Full stop. 🛑

Even with today's high coffee prices, price protection for farmers is still as relevant as ever.

Which is why voluntary measures, such as the Fairtrade Minimum Price, are so important. Because when prices collapse, or harvests fail, it prevents the evaporation of incomes.

For years, the Fairtrade Minimum Price has protected producers during prolonged periods of unsustainably low coffee prices to help cover production costs and enable ongoing investment into farms and farmer-owned cooperatives.

And it is the only evidence-based pricing intervention that exists to provide a safety net for cooperatives when markets fail.

Yesterday we updated the Fairtrade Minimum Prices for coffee, which will come into effect from 1 December 2026, reflecting new research in production costs and market conditions.

Read more about what our Senior Coffee Advisor, Colleen Anunu, had to say to the World Coffee Portal: https://www.worldcoffeeportal.com/opinion/coffee-sector-resilience-requires-economic-protection-for-farmers/?utm_campaign=worldcoffeeportal&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1785496917

30/07/2026

📣 Key announcement: We've updated our Fairtrade Minimum Prices for coffee, the safety net that protects Fairtrade cooperatives when prices fall.

The update is based on new production costs data, and a careful review process backed by research, experts and extensive consultation with more than 600 stakeholders.

⚙️ Here’s how it works:

📉 When market prices drop below the Fairtrade Minimum Price, cooperatives receive that guaranteed price, to help farmers cover their average production costs and earn a decent living.

📈 But when market prices are higher — like they are today — the higher price prevails.

☕ The coffee market is unpredictable and increasingly volatile, so the safety net matters. It's what gives cooperatives stability whenever prices fall again.

💰 When coupled with the Fairtrade Premium for local investment and a price differential to cover the increased organic production costs, the Fairtrade Minimum Price contributes to resilience for nearly 700,000 farmers worldwide.

Updated prices will come into effect from 1 Dec ‘26.

17/07/2026

1 in 3 cocoa workers in Ghana are children?

After noticing many cocoa farmers had no safe place to leave their young children while working, cocoa Farmer Dora Atiiga from Ghana set up a community school. 🏫📚

Starting with 6 kids in her own home, now 170 children are learning instead of working. 🙌

This is what happens when women farmers claim their power and confidence - supported by programs like Fairtrade’s Women’s School of Leadership.

16/07/2026

Today we are opening our consultation for a new add-on Fairtrade Standard for Advancing Farmer Livelihoods.

We know many of our partners are already committed to improving farmer livelihoods and incomes.

This will offer companies an additional way to support farmer’s livelihoods and incomes within their supply chains.

It offers a consistent approach and transparent framework, while complimenting our core Fairtrade Standards.

So let us know what you think by 16 August about its practicality, ease of implementation, integration with current actions, and of course compliance.

15/07/2026

One of things that sets us apart from other certifications is the Fairtrade Premium. 💰

This is an additional payment on top of the selling price that producer organisations decide how to invest.

Whether it’s for schools, financial support, or business and farming improvements.

Because farmers and agricultural workers know best what they need, which can vary from product to product, place to place, or year to year.

According to our latest Annual Report, between 2020–2024, producer organisations received more than €1 billion through the Fairtrade Premium.

Here's a quick snapshot but you can also find a deeper breakdown for 2024 in our latest monitoring report, or our coffee, cocoa and banana dashboards.

14/07/2026

We are strengthening the Fairtrade Standards and now is your opportunity to have your say. 🗣️

Our public consultation is currently open until 31 August.

This evolution is a response to growing challenges including climate change, rising production costs, widening social inequalities, and increasingly complex human rights and environmental regulations.

Our goal is to simplify, consolidate, and remove unnecessary duplication, creating a more streamlined process.

Your feedback on the proposed changes is extremely valuable - helping us ensure the changes meet the evolving needs of producers, buyers and consumers.

👉 https://consultation.fairtrade.net/en/consultations/evolved-fairtrade-standards-consultation-1

07/07/2026

Happy ! 🌍🍫

Cocoa is the product behind one of the world’s favourite sweet treats – almost 1/3 of Fairtrade farmers produce cocoa.

2/3 of the world’s cocoa comes from Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, but the bitter reality is that cocoa farmers often struggle to make a living.

We’re working hard to change that to build a fairer cocoa supply chain that puts people first. ✊

💰 The Fairtrade Minimum Price acts as a safety net when market prices drop.

🏘️ The Fairtrade Premium is invested directly in community and business projects, such as education, training, or infrastructure.

🤝 15 brands have committed to paying Living Income Reference Prices for cocoa.

👩🏽‍🌾 Fairtrade Africa’s Women School of Leadership has seen more young women promoted as leaders in cocoa cooperatives.

🌿We support cocoa producers with meeting EU Deforestation Requirement and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Together with our partners we are strengthening cocoa supply chains that are fair, transparent and resilient.

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