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‘Expensive, but totally worth it’: the best (and worst) UK supermarket dark chocolate, tasted and rated

Our in-house chocolate aficionado struggles through luxury bars of high cocoa dark chocolate so you don’t have to

The Guardian - UK

Palestinian food brand says UK sales up 50% as shoppers show solidarity

Zaytoun’s olive oil and dates provide a tangible way to help Palestinians, says the business’s managing director

The Guardian - UK

Tea farmers struggle to pay medical bills as the climate crisis impacts crop sizes

ON THE GROUND: As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, Kenyan tea farmers supplying the UK tell Nick Ferris that extreme weather is bringing new health problems – which they are struggling to deal with as declining production impacts their income

The Independent UK

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‘Works beautifully in my moka pot’: the best (and worst) supermarket coffee, tasted and rated

With a little help from a coffee expert, we sift through supermarket dark roast options

The Guardian - UK

Storm in your teacup: How the climate crisis threatens Kenya’s tea trade

ON THE GROUND: Marking Fairtrade Fortnight, tea farmers in Kenya – a country which provides around half of the tea we drink in the UK – tell Nick Ferris that they are increasingly threatened by climate change and chronic poverty

The Independent UK

Fifth of adults think tea originates in UK, Fairtrade poll finds

As Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off, the organisation is calling for brands to be more transparent about where tea and other products come from.

Evening Standard

New research finds widespread misconceptions about the tea we drink

One in five British adults incorrectly assume the tea they consume is grown domestically

The Independent UK

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Best independent coffee brands to know

Supporting sustainable and Fairtrade roasteries with a tasty cuppa? We’ll drink to that

The Independent UK

Best supermarket coffee to serve at your Macmillan Coffee Morning

Brew up some support with these top picks from the supermarket shelves

The Independent UK

Fairtrade flags ‘window of opportunity’ to drive systemic change for tea farmers

The organisation is urging the Government, businesses, retailers and tea drinkers to take action that ensure fairer pay and working conditions.

Evening Standard

Banana farmers are ‘battling daily’ with climate change, warns report urging leaders not to slip up

Research shows how we can keep enjoying the fruit for generations to come, by cutting emissions, buying Fairtrade, and increasing diversity.

Euronews

The future of bananas is under threat

Christian Aid is urging developed nations to urgently reduce their carbon emissions to stem the growing impacts of climate change

The Independent UK

Bananas under threat as rising temperatures killing crops – report

An analysis found 60% of the most suitable banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean could be lost by 2080.

The Independent UK

Sainsbury’s tea to return to Fairtrade label after dropping it in 2017

‘Tipping point’ as supermarket’s move will increase amount of Fairtrade tea sold in UK by almost 50%

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Climate change will destroy cocoa yields by 2030 without support, farmers warn

Farmers, officials and industry leaders in Ivory Coast said fairer prices for cocoa are more urgent than ever before.

The Independent UK

Longer-term supermarket contracts for cocoa ‘can help tackle child labour’

Yeyasso farming co-operative in Ivory Coast is trialling a new supply chain initiative that aims to increase the Fairtrade premium it receives.

The Independent UK

Farmers warn all cocoa trees could be ‘destroyed’ by 2030. Here’s why

While UK shoppers pay 50 per cent more for some chocolate this Easter, farmers living in poverty at the other end of the supply chain are calling for help

Evening Standard

Fairer chocolate trade ‘transforming mothers’ lives in Ivorian cocoa villages’

Women in the African nation’s cocoa villages face acute challenges, including gender inequality, economic exclusion and limited access to healthcare.

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The Independent UK

Waitrose’s viral pistachio Easter egg is back – and it’s even better

The egg boasts a blonde chocolate outer and pistachio-flavoured inner shell

The Guardian - UK

Fairtrade could help tackle exploitation in UK factories and farms, new boss says

Ethical trade body could ‘offer solutions’ in advising government on protecting workers, says Eleanor Harrison

Evening Standard

Surprise flop in retail sales in December after ‘poor’ month for supermarkets

The volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 0.3% in December, the Office for National Statistics said.

Marie Claire

What is Single Mine Origin gold and why it matters?

The truth about 'dirty gold'

The Independent UK

9 best ethical and sustainable jewellery brands

Opt for accessories that match your values and shop from brands that care about traceability

The Guardian - UK

The best home gifts for the interiors obsessives in your life this Christmas

From mugs to prints, calendars to throws, these gorgeous pressies will bring comfort and joy into homes

The Conversation

Coffee price volatility harms the mental health of farmers

Coffee is a drink that punctuates many of our lives. Millions of us depend on this dark liquid to start the morning, or to break up the day.

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