Vincermos
ecosystems@theecologist.org Delicious organic champagnes, sumptous reds from Bordeaux and Rioja, crisp whites from the Loire and Burgundy, Fairtrade wines from South Africa and Argentina and organic single malt whisky – all from Vinceremos’ enticing
A low price is not a fair price
price wars by the major retailers in the conventional banana sector are preventing any further growth in the Fairtrade market. There is no doubt that conventional suppliers have had to keep their prices down in each new price negotiation with retailers,
ASOS: Africa's great material gains
ASOS Africa: The online store’s fairtrade African range will liven up your autumn wardrobe
Cadbury intensifies moves to boost cocoa production in Ghana
drive, about 10 cocoa farmer organisations in the country are on course to join other groups in becoming Fairtrade certified by the end of the year, in order to benefit from selling their cocoa on fair-trade terms to Cadbury. 'Certification through
Kraft Foods Inc. Commits To Fair Trade Following Cadbury Acquisition
with sustainably sourced cocoa and coffee suppliers and that it planned to maintain Cadbury's contracts with the Fairtrade Foundation. Sales of Fair Trade certified products increased 15 per cent in 2009, according to the Fairtrade Labelling
Celebrate Organic Fortnight with some great wines and beers
really shines through. Stellar Organics in the Western Cape is a major South African producer of organic and Fairtrade wines. Try Stellar Organics Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (£5.68, Asda). A silver medal winner, this fragrant white is ripe with green apples
Emma Watsons fair-trade fashion style
stylish way. 1. Canterbury Cardigan (Hand knitted from 100% wool) £115. Exeter Scoop Tee (Made from 100% organic, Fairtrade certified cotton) £25 2. Aberdeen Check Shirt (Hand woven in 100% cotton) £48. Chester Mini Skirt (Made from 95% organic cotton
Kindness survey
will be entered into a draw to win one of five £50 Divine chocolate hampers. Divine is a Fairtrade company and, as it’s 45 per cent owned by the cocoa farmers themselves, it’s a guilt-free indulgence. Click here to take part in the survey
South Africa: Supermarket Ups LSM Target With Fairtrade
it plans to stock an increasing number of Fairtrade-certified products. While the only products certified by the Germany-based Fairtrade organisation that are sold in SA are coffee and wine - for a market worth R5,7m last year, a tiny proportion of the
Pick n Pay ups LSM target with Fairtrade
it plans to stock an increasing number of Fairtrade-certified products. While the only products certified by the Germany-based Fairtrade organisation that are sold in SA are coffee and wine — for a market worth R5,7m last year, a tiny proportion of the
Rise in eco-friendly beauty product sales
More people are buying eco-friendly make-up brands More consumers are choosing Fairtrade beauty products over other brands, reports a new survey Market researcher, companiesandmarkets.com, reported that environmentally friendly products, in the cosmetics
H1 2010 sales of fairtrade products in Austria climb 12% Y/Y
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Fairtrade Comedy Nights at New Road
It isn’t long until the first Fairtrade Comedy Night takes place at New Road. On Friday 10th September the Graeme Hick Pavilion will be filled with laughter all night long. Don’t miss out on this fun
Kraft UK boss on Cadbury future
The boss of Kraft UK visits Fairtrade farmers in Ghana and talks about the company's plans for Cadbury in the UK. BBC correspondent Dr David Gregory joins Nick Bunker in Mensahkrow, a year after Cadbury Dairy
Pick 'n Pay takes the lead with Fairtrade in South Africa
Pick n Pay has officially announced its commitment to Fairtrade, the leading international certification system for sustainable production and poverty reduction in the agricultural sector, along with its assurance to stock Fairtrade products as they
Dairy Milk goes Fairtrade
investing £45m over 10 years in sustainable cocoa The UK's best-selling chocolate bar is set to become Fairtrade certified, increasing the amount of Fairtrade cocoa sourced from West Africa. Cadbury's Dairy Milk will make the move - tripling the amount
Picture This... Tesco to stock Harry Hill’s Fairtrade nuts
and will start stocking the TV Burp presenter's brand in 800 stores in October. Hill works with Fairtrade supplier Liberation Foods, supporting a co-operative of nut organisations from Malawi, Mozambique, India and Nicaragua. The brand is already sold in
Kraft UK boss reassures Fairtrade and British staff
Nick Bunker says Kraft has no intention of pulling away from Fairtrade Sitting under the shade of a tree in the Ghanaian village of Mensahkrow the president of Kraft UK, Nick Bunker, was welcomed with speeches and gave one himself. Among the
Freshers Week Pack
goodies for new members of your group - the new People&Planet annual magazine, Divine Chocolate, Ubuntu Fairtrade Cola, badges and other goodies. They will also come with a copy of the new People&Planet groups guide - with info on how to run a great
Fair trade group says certification is benefiting 1.2 million workers
global farmers and workers have seen an improved standard of living because of fair trade certification, says the Fairtrade Labelling Organization. The group's report finds coffee as the largest category for fair trade certification and East Africa as
Cocoa partners
Fairtrade hopes for Cadbury cocoa farmers in Ghana Dr David Gregory Correspondent, BBC News At the moment, Stephen Osuw's plants do not provide enough for his family to live on
Benefits of Fairtrade chocolate
The BBC looks at what the affect of Cadbury's only using Fairtrade cocoa to make its Dairy Milk bars has meant for cocoa farmers in Ghana
Fairhills’ new boxes tell a Fairtrade story
C-store opinions Reader offers Digital edition Shop Project 2010 The Grocer In: Industry news, Beers, wines and spirits Fairtrade wine brand Fairhills has poured its Chenin Chardonnay and Merlot Shiraz wines into 3-litre bag-in-boxes to offer a new
They should cocoa
Fairtrade hopes for Cadbury cocoa farmers in Ghana Dr David Gregory Correspondent, BBC News At the moment, Stephen Osuw's plants do not provide enough for his family to live on
Fairtrade hopes for Cadbury cocoa farmers in Ghana
farmers to improve their yields. It is hoped one day all the producers in the village will become Fairtrade, ensuring the farmers a guaranteed income and a premium price for their cocoa harvest. But when asked if his cocoa plants generate enough money
Pick n Pay commits to Fairtrade
Pick n Pay has officially announced its commitment to Fairtrade, the leading international certification system for sustainable production and poverty reduction in the agricultural sector, along with its assurance to stock Fairtrade products as they
SADIF Analytics rates mwb fairtrade Wertpapierhandelsbank AG as a below average quality company with a
SADIF-Investment Analytics has applied its StockMarks™ stock-rating system to mwb fairtrade Wertpapierhandelsbank AG and produced a report, rating the company's attractiveness to long-term investors. Ilhavo, Portugal – SADIF Investment Analytics,
FAIRHILLS LAUNCHES 3 LITRE BAG FORMAT FOR WINE
Fairtrade wine brand Fairhills has announced that two of its wines – a Chenin Chardonnay and a Merlot Shiraz –� will now be available in a 3 litre bag-in-box format. The
Fairtrade growth brings benefits to 1.2 milion producers and workers
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Interflora Makes 2,000 Pounds Sterling Kenyan Donation
The Oserian Farm in Kenya - one of Interflora's Fairtrade suppliers - is based on the shores of Lake Naivasha and provides the company with some of the beautiful flowers you see on www.interflora.co.uk On 245 hectares
