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Cotton commodity briefing
Millions of small-scale farmers in developing countries depend on cotton for their livelihoods. This briefing provides an industry overview, and explores why Fairtrade is needed and what it can achieve.
Improving conditions in tea plantations in Assam
There is no easy fix to the issues in Assam. Many have their roots in colonial times and are deeply entrenched. But it was precisely to tackle such problems, and to use trade to overcome poverty, inequality and economic hardship, that Fairtrade was established.
Fairtrade Coffee: Social sustainability
This report examines how fair trade coffee is strengthening coffee communities. The content is based on interviews conducted during a field trip by the Fairtrade Foundation to five Fairtrade certified coffee organisations in Central America.
Sugar commodity briefing
Around 80 per cent of the worlds sugar is derived from sugar cane, grown by millions of small-scale farmers and plantation workers in developing countries. This briefing offers an overview of the sector and explores why Fairtrade is needed and what it can achieve.
Fairtrade Coffee: Environmental sustainability
This report examines environmental sustainability in fair trade coffee production. The content is based on interviews conducted during a field trip by the Fairtrade Foundation to five Fairtrade certified coffee organisations in Central America.
Fairtrade coffee: Economic sustainability
This report examines how fair trade coffee is strengthening the supply chain and providing economic sustainability.The content is based on interviews conducted during a field trip by the Fairtrade Foundation to five Fairtrade certified coffee organisations in Central America.