It was wonderful to see the trends emerging from the ECRM programs for Produce, Seafood and Meat. Consumers want to know where their dollar is going, and they want to get the most for that dollar. With that in mind, they are looking for the freshest in fresh, but they...
WOO is releasing a new eco-friendly, cow-free, health-conscious layered chocolate bar in Creamy Nougat flavor. The bar has twice the protein and 1/3 the sugar compared to traditional leading layered chocolate bars in the U.S. market, according to the company. Creamy Nougat includes a silky-smooth caramel, Fairtrade chocolate, and animal-...
Washington, DC—Farmers who are part of Fairtrade Certified Producer Organizations have more farming resilience and sustainability over a 10-year period,according to a recently published study. The farmers had higher wellbeing in times of global crisis with the certification practices behind them. Fairtrade Benefits and Protections Fairtrade farms had better economic outcomes,...
Washington, D.C.—Fairtrade America, an independent third-party certification that partners with farmers and workers to negotiate better working conditions, has released five key trends that will impact how brands source ingredients and work to have a larger impact on people and planet in 2022. Shoppers are increasingly looking for ethically sourced...
Portland, OR—A partnership launched by Fairtrade and Grow Ahead, a crowd-funding platform addressing local challenges of climate change, will work to deliver comprehensive climate mitigation solutions to smallholder farmers through targeted agroforestry efforts, according to a press release. “Small-scale farming communities are feeding the majority of the world with a...
