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The latest news from Traidcraft and other stories about fair trade.

World Fair Trade Day 2008, which takes place on 10th May, focuses on fair trade and ecology. Traidcraft has always been committed to this area - we were the first company in the UK to sell recycled toilet tissue and we continue to develop new products.

6 May 2008

Competition Commission final report - farmers still facing risks

The Competition Commission inquiry into UK grocery retailing has left small farmers in the developing world still facing “excessive and disproportionate” risks, says Traidcraft.

1 May 2008

Recycling by North East residents helps raise £1,000 for Traidcraft Exchange

Thanks to the recycling efforts of North East residents, Durham-based Premier Waste Management has made a donation of £1,000 to Traidcraft Exchange.

29 April 2008

Old ways create a new future

Vinos Lautaro, in Chile's Curico Valley, may be Traidcraft's newest wine supplier but they're going back to traditional methods in their determination to win organic status.

11 April 2008

Did you use our Fairtrade Fortnight resources?

If so we'd really like your feedback - it would be really helpful to know how they were used and how well they were received.

4 April 2008