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Sugar farmers deliver raw cane to new processing plant.
Citizens' Cane: Farmers Open the Door to Their Own Sugar Mill

Fairtrade farmers at the Manduvira Co-op in Paraguay recently celebrated the opening of their own Fairtrade, organic sugar mill. Being able to process their own sugar can bring greater returns to farming families. Fairtrade’s sugar manager attended the grand opening with cane farmers and dignitaries from the Paraguayan government. (Photo courtesy of Manduvira)

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Harvesting grapes in South Africa
Standards & Beyond
The Way Forward on Living Wages

What is a living wage for you? Fairtrade and partners are using an innovative methodology to determine living wage levels in different countries around the world. The first three reports are in now.


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David Lukwata of Kibinge Coffee Co-op in Uganda accepts his award
Fairtrade Awards
Celebrate the People that Make Fairtrade

Around the world, millions of people are working toward a common goal – fairer trade and treatment for millions of smallholders and workers. In June, the Fairtrade Awards recognized the outstanding achievements, including the farmers of the Kibinge Cooperative in Uganda, and companies like All Good Organics in New Zealand.


When producers are able to choose what they invest in, according to their priorities, it’s good for the community and it’s good for businesses.

Harriet Lamb, CEO of Fairtrade International, on our latest monitoring and impact report with maps, graphs and impact insights on the 1.4 million Fairtrade farmers and workers around the world.

Consultations on Standards & Pricing

Trade Standard - 2nd Round Consultation

Carbon Credit Standard Consultation

Flowers & Plants Limited Review


Announcements

Collector Coin Marks Single Biggest Purchase of Fairtrade Gold

Pricing for Olives and Olive Oil from South America

Farmers Gear Up to Address Child Labour