UK Government announces 12 million pound investment for Fairtrade on 15th Anniversary of the FAIRTRADE Mark
Traidcraft welcomes the UK Government’s £12 million financial commitment to help expand the benefits of Fairtade to over two million more farmers.
Paul Chandler, Traidcraft Chief Executive, said: "In these times when many producers in the developing world are facing food security issues and adverse climate effects, investment in Fairtrade is more important than ever.
"As a founding member of the Fairtrade Foundation we look forward to our continued close working with both the Foundation and the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation helping to ensure that small-scale and marginalized farmers continue to stay at the heart of Fairtrade."
Read the statement on the Fairtrade Foundation website.
Banana price wars affect producers
Asda has dropped its prices for bananas, putting growers under pressure and raising concerns about the long-term effects of supermarket price wars.
Read a discussion on the issue in the Independent.
Financial Times discusses using charitable funds for development
A piece in the FT discusses how artisans in developing countries can be supported through training, thanks to charitable funding.
Read the full article on the FT website.
