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25 April 2012
Traidcraft defies export gloom with USA Geobar orders
Traidcraft defies export gloom with USA Geobar orders
Geobar, the UK’s first fair trade cereal bar, has achieved export success to the United States, securing a second order for Geobars in a matter of months.
10 May 2012
 
UK's first fair trade coir compost block
The UK’s first fair trade coir compost block is now available to gardeners, offering an ethical and eco-friendly alternative to peat.
27 April 2012
 
Another Fair Trade first from Geobar
Geobar, the UK’s first Fairtrade cereal bar, has reached another fair trade landmark and is launching the first fair trade granola bar available in the UK.
28 March 2012
 
Put the kettle on for fair trade with Traidcraft
Traidcraft, the UK’s leading fair trade organisation, is urging people in Fairtrade towns and cities across the UK to help make a difference to the lives of farmers in the developing world by hosting a fair trade tea party during Fairtrade Fortnight (27th February – 11th March).
1 February 2012
 
Principles stay firmly on the shopping list, says Traidcraft
Whatever else people have cut back on this Christmas, it hasn’t been their principles, according to Traidcraft.
6 January 2012
 
Free resources to help schools take a step for Fairtrade
Teachers can now download free resources to help them take part in Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 and become one of the growing number of schools working towards or maintaining their Fairtrade School status.
5 January 2012
 
See fair trade first-hand in Sri Lanka
Tourists will be able to experience a fair trade holiday to Sri Lanka for the first time in February 2012, on a new trip with the UK’s original fair trade tour specialist.
4 January 2012
 
Traidcraft mini catalogue drives better sales
Traidcraft has tested a new mini catalogue on customers in the run-up to Christmas, in a bid to capitalise on growing mail order sales.
14 November 2011
 
Fair trade fan goes the extra mile for charity
A publisher with a passion for fair trade has gone the extra mile to support the fair trade movement – and used his publishing background to support the UK’s leading development charity Traidcraft Exchange.
2 November 2011
 
Join the global community with Geobar
Fans of Geobar, the UK’s most popular fair trade cereal bar, are being invited to claim a free 2012 wall planner, which helps them keep track of their diary – and the diaries of the producers who supply their favourite Geobar fair trade ingredients.
13 October 2011
 
Another Fairtrade first from Traidcraft
Traidcraft has added yet another new Fairtrade first to its grocery range – and this one will help people get one of their ‘five fruits a day’, the fair trade way.
24 August 2011
 
Sunderland student has designs on Bolivian glass
A Sunderland student is working with a leading North-East ethical business to develop a range of recycled glassware handcrafted in South America.
22 August 2011
 
Traidcraft launches fair trade range for autumn
Traidcraft’s new autumn 2011 catalogue is packed with unique fair trade products for all the family, which make a real difference to the lives of the people who make them in developing countries.
22 August 2011
 
Ram Gidoomal to be new Traidcraft Chair
International entrepreneur and philanthropist Ram Gidoomal CBE is Chair Designate of Traidcraft.
3 August 2011
 
Take a bite - it's only fair!
Traidcraft’s new range of Fairtrade chocolate bars come with a triple whammy of benefits – low cost, low calorie and Fairtrade!
20 June 2011
 
Free online resources to help become a Fairtrade School
Teachers can now download free resources to help them become one of the growing number of schools working towards or maintaining their Fairtrade School status.
31 May 2011
 
Masterchef finalist under Snack Attack!
Masterchef finalist and celebrity cook Stacie Stewart is set to help fair trade organisation Traidcraft to choose 2011’s best new fair trade snack designed by school pupils.
6 May 2011
 
Traidcraft recruits new Chair
A unique opportunity to lead the board of the UK’s leading fair trade organisation and development charity has risen as Traidcraft looks to appoint a Chair of the board.
8 April 2011
 
Fairtrade first - the UK’s first Fairtrade wholewheat digestive
Traidcraft is launching the UK’s first Fairtrade wholewheat digestive biscuit - just in time for Fairtrade Fortnight (28th February to 13th March).
15 February 2011
 
Shareholder update on sale of Cafedirect shares
Traidcraft is pleased to announce that the sale of our 10% shareholding in Cafédirect has now been completed for the sum of £592,775.00.
3 February 2011
 
Traidcraft producer potters around National Glass Centre
Traidcraft’s pottery supplier from Peru visited the National Glass Centre today (19 January 2011) to meet the four Sunderland University representatives who will visit the South American producer later this year and collaborate on designing and making fair trade ceramics.
19 January 2011
 
Labour MP joins Traidcraft Foundation
Labour MP Stephen Timms, the Shadow Minister for Employment, has become a Trustee of Traidcraft, the leading fair trade organisation and development charity.
17 January 2011