Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
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Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand works directly with businesses, consumers and campaigners to make trade fair by securing a better deal for farmers and workers. Follow this blog to find the latest news and updates from Fairtrade Australia.
Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
1w ago
Fairtrade ANZ have recently kicked off a new series where we talk to ‘Fairtraders’ across our network about the work that they do, why they do it and what Fairtrade means to them. To kick off this series we spoke with Lucy Bennetto the owner of New Zealand based chocolate brand Bennetto. Tell …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
2w ago
Did you know that women grow 60-80% of the world’s food? Despite making up a large proportion of the world’s agricultural workforce, women remain underrepresented in land ownership and therefore receive little of the profit generated by their work. To mark International Women’s Day, Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand wants to shine a light on …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
3w ago
B Corp Month is an annual, global campaign that gets underway today! Every year during March, our friends at B Lab and the global B Corp community celebrate a month-long campaign. In 2021, B Lab and Fairtrade International signed a formal partnership to work together and share knowledge in service of our joint vision for …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
2M ago
As families navigate the hectic pre-back-to-school season, it is challenging to balance and manage financial planning and activities while kids are still out of school. Nevertheless, the choices consumers make can extend beyond their immediate sphere, fostering global change. One might wonder how the simple act of purchasing bananas can ripple outwards to create such …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
3M ago
As the holidays approach, it’s time to think about the joy of giving. But what if your gifts could do more than spread cheer? Welcome to the Fairtrade Holiday Gift Guide, where we at Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand and our partners share gifts that make a meaningful difference. We have curated a selection of …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
6M ago
Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand accepts the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a First Nations Voice to Parliament to be enshrined in the Australian constitution. The Voice is about recognising and respecting 65,000 years of Indigenous culture and tradition for the very first time in Australia’s 122-year-old constitution. It will …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
9M ago
Welcome to Fairtrade Fortnight 2023, an annual campaign led by Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand. This year’s theme is “For people and the planet,” and this blog post spotlights the indigenous coffee communities of Guatemala and their vital connection to this year’s theme. As we delve into the world of Guatemalan coffee, we shed light …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
9M ago
Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 spotlights the urgent threat to the future of the foods we love and the livelihoods of the people who grow them. Our work is for people and the planet. Bananas are the world’s most popular fruit. With an estimated global export value of US$13.6 billion per year, the banana trade remains the …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
9M ago
In today’s cocoa industry, conscientious consumers seek ethical and sustainable options that genuinely improve the lives of farmers. Direct trade has emerged as an alternative to traditional supply chains, promising closer relationships and higher remuneration. However, it is important to look into direct trade to understand its realities and explore the benefits that Fairtrade provides …
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Fairtrade ANZ's Blog
9M ago
Welcome to Fairtrade Fortnight 2023, an annual campaign led by Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand. This year’s theme is “For people and the planet,” and this blog post spotlights how Fairtrade supports and collaborates with tea farmers and workers. Tea is the most popular drink in the world after water—an estimated 70,000 cups are drunk …
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