Traidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/newsThe latest news from Traidcraft and other stories about fair trade.http://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/traidcraft_at_greenbelt_2010Rub out poverty! This was Traidcraft’s challenge to festival-goers at Greenbelt 2010 over the August Bank Holiday weekend.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:06:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2iNgvcFdlFUuG5lX-2fIlBP8w-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/changing_the_world_one_bite_at_a_timePOPULAR Fairtrade cereal bar, Geobar, has been upgraded with more Fairtrade ingredients, lower fat content and a scrumptious light and chewy texture.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:09:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2kZgD6-2fENVUCU8imVqZB4bg-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/flooding_in_pakistan(Friday 13 August) Update on the affect of the severe flooding in Pakistan on Traidcraft producer, Mountain Fruits.Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2zn7S0JwgtkGxlHQEOs5qHw-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/traidcraft_at_new_wine_northAn enthusiastic team of Traidcraft staff and volunteers have set up a stall in the Marketplace at New Wine North with the hope that many supporters and soon-to-be supporters will stop by.Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:06:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2yJPzmVkoiUGm-2fS-2b2s-2bVsuw-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/groceries_code_adjudicator_welcomed_but_lacks_powerTraidcraft today cautiously welcomed the UK government’s decision to establish a Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) to ensure trading relationships between supermarkets and suppliers are fair.Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:13:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2C1aRkYlffUiU5hbWb9Fplw-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/snack_attack_winnersFour enterprising students from New College Durham have shaken off stiff competition from across the UK to win a Fairtrade snack contest launched by Traidcraft.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:10:24 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/29pd-2fv6x3x0iyG9JkO3AcCw-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/East_Africa_refuses_EPACampaigning from African civil society boosts calls for a new approach to trade with Europe.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2ylJf9YHqbk2p3OT76O8z8Q-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/general_election10In an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, a group including chief executives of ten civil society organisations calls for the two to ensure that the government goes beyond ‘New Politics’ to adopt a “New Politics of the Future”.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:12:33 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2z4Hlu5UnakmzLLtv8j7WNA-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/panorama_responseThe Panorama programme Chocolate: the Bitter Truth, (Wednesday, 24 March) reported on the continued problem of child labour in West African cocoa farms. As the programme included Fairtrade producers, we wanted to give you more information about the issues raised, as we recognise that you may have queries.Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:32:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2Ob4rc6-2bsnUm88VenH6JfiQ-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/East_Africa_EPAAn Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) could soon be concluded after a promise from Europe of more aid funding if the deal is signed.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:58:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2veX2dFZrzkKWVDkywzYcpA-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/chile_earthquake_producer_responseTraidcraft has received a letter from one of our producers in Chile, which we wanted to share with you.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2zUwafJFKIUylu82VLJhE-2fg-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/chile_update_producersTraidcraft has strong links with several producer groups in Chile and have established they have been affected by the earthquake.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:53:30 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2dshf1LR2YE6pAf4taw770Q-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/international_womens_dayAnnually on 8th March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:23:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2xPrbW0Az50CjstK0bC6UgQ-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/ethical_awardsThe Observer is running its annual Ethical Awards.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:13:43 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2po3Ll-2fHtbEaWtQ2KGAe0fQ-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/strictly_tea_danceThe North East’s biggest ever Fairtrade tea dance will take place on Saturday, 27 February, from 2-4pm at Eldon Leisure to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:28:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2IctjgrpHHkua9o8ZB781DA-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/big_brew_durhamTo celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, the city of Durham is playing host to a Traidcraft Big Brew tea party on Wednesday 24th February 2010 from 2pm – 4pm.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2q69vu-2bb3pEuswgugSmEXeQ-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/typhoo_responseFour months after the launch of Traidcraft's Make It Fair tea campaign, Typhoo announces their plan to double the amount of Fairtrade tea it offers over the next twelve months.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/28HzH4gDBgUauMdzP1RpTew-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/enforcer_neededFrom today, (Thursday, 4 February) the 10 largest supermarkets will be subject to an updated code of practice but until an independent ombudsman is in place, the new set of rules will fail to protect suppliers from abusive practices by supermarkets.Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2jhKrCMwc302B2tSTavuPEA-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/spring_2010_fairtrade_rangeMake a real difference to producers around the world this year by buying fair trade, recycled and organic products from Traidcraft's spring 2010 catalogue.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2PdIW1anZpEuQeEOFobELGA-3d-3dTraidcrafthttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/news_and_events/news/government_backs_ombudsmanTraidcraft welcomes the UK Government's announcement to accept the Competition Commission's recommendation for an ombudsman to enforce the strengthened code of practice for supermarkets.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:49:00 GMThttp://www.traidcraft.co.uk/2kr0eK2-2ftOE6uY3jP00fr-2bQ-3d-3dTraidcraft