fair trade

January 15, 2009

Shoppers want fair trade watchdog for supermarkets

Eight out of 10 shoppers want a watchdog appointed to monitor and penalise supermarkets which treat suppliers unfairly, according to a poll commissioned by Traidcraft, the Christian-based fair trade organisation.
January 6, 2009

Who Owns Fairtrade? A debate on who benefits, influences and controls Fairtrade

The idea of fair trade has become increasingly popular amongst consumers and some producers. But who does fair-trade really benefit? The producers, the consumers or the farmers?

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October 20, 2008

Towards an economy worth believing in
July 16, 2008

Eat locally to act globally, United Reformed assembly says

Members of the United Reformed Church have been asked to look more carefully at what they eat and where they buy, in order to help protect the income and way of life of British farmers.
June 28, 2008

Fairtrade bird food? - you birder believe it!

Fairtrade options are now available for fruit, tea, coffee, chocolate and even flowers, but one company is now producing fairtrade bird food.
March 2, 2008

Topshop is in the frame over sweatshop accusations

As local action associated with fair trade and labour practices continues, Topshop is facing a day of protests from its core customers, with students across Britain staging demonstrations today at the company's stores.
February 27, 2008

Fair trade shows that ordinary people can bring change
February 27, 2008

Topshop faces ethical consumer rebellion

Big-name, mass supply high street store Topshop is facing increasing criticism from its core customers, with students and young people protesting over charges about sweatshop conditions in the company's supply chain.
February 25, 2008

Sugar giant's switch is a Fairtrade Fortnight landmark

Manufacturing giant Tate & Lyle's decision to switch its retail cane sugars range to Fair Trade has been welcomed by development campaigners and church aid agencies - but the need to move the social justice agenda in economics remains.
February 19, 2008

Impact of fairtrade comes under scrutiny

Britain’s appetite for Fairtrade produce is higher than most – UK shoppers are the second largest global customers of fairly traded products. But is this news quite as positive as we’ve been led to believe?