The Dominican Republic's organic and Fairtrade boom has helped banana growers but what about the slum-dwelling Haitian migrant workers? Tom Levitt reports on the plight of the forgotten people in the banana trade
… Behind the label: how fair are organic and Fairtrade bananas? Tom Levitt | 28th May 2012 News Fairtrade Bananas Organic Food And Farming … chains The Dominican Republic's organic and Fairtrade boom has helped banana growers but …
According to a Mori poll in March 2004, the fairtrade mark is now recognised by 39 per cent of the British public, up from 11 per cent five years ago. But what difference does fairtrade actually make to the lives of the producers? John Atkin looks at the Nicaraguan community of La Pita who sell half of their coffee on the fairtrade market
… Full of Beans John Atkin | 1st March 2005 News Fairtrade Coffee La Pita Farmers Fair Trade … According to a Mori poll in March 2004, the fairtrade mark is now recognised by 39 per … cent five years ago. But what difference does fairtrade actually make to the lives of the …
At heart, fair trade is a strategy for poverty alleviation. It creates opportunities for producers in the developing world who have been economically disadvantaged by the conventional trading system and ensures they receive a fair price for their goods, and support and education for sustainable farming practices.
… Behind the eco labels: Fairtrade Pat Thomas | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living Eco Labels Fairtrade Fair Trade Fair-trade Green Living … education for sustainable farming practices. Fairtrade is not the same as organic, though …
Say sayonara to your standard tea and try a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts the kettle on
… Top 10...organic and fairtrade teas Laura Sevier | 13th April 2011 Ethical Living Tea Organic Fairtrade Food And Drink Food And Farming … a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts …
Divine chocolate has blazed an ethical trail with its pioneering business model and Fairtrade principles. But does ethical also mean green? Divine MD Sophi Tranchell says that for her company, it does
… 2011 Ethical Living Chocolate Green Business Fairtrade Cocoa Food And Farming Green Living … Divine is the UK's biggest Fairtrade chocolate company Divine chocolate … trail with its pioneering business model and Fairtrade principles. But does ethical also …
From monocultures to deforestation, a cup of coffee can leave a bitter taste. But as Valentina Jovanovski discovered, ethically produced coffee can benefit some of the world’s poorest people and the planet to boot
… Five of the best...Fairtrade and organic coffees Valentina … | 20th June 2011 Ethical Living Coffee Fairtrade Organic Deforestation Monoculture … is to look for shade-grown, organic and Fairtrade coffee. Although the Rainforest …
The Ecologist's Green Living Editor finds answers to your ethical dilemmas. This week she’s looking at eco-labels
… that everything I buy is ethical, organic or Fairtrade – preferably all three. But thanks … confused. Does buying ECOCERT mean its Fairtrade too or not? Is the Freedom Foods … with eco labels is the sheer volume of them. Fairtrade, ECOCERT, Soil Association, …
From habitat loss to human rights abuses; as Jeff Holman discovered, your pepper, saffron and turmeric aren’t quite as innocent as they seem
… Holman | 24th May 2011 Ethical Living Spices Fairtrade Organic Human Rights Habitat Loss … industry become clear. Axel Steenberg, a Fairtrade spice merchant based in the UK, says … to strike back. It’s for this reason that Fairtrade and organic choices are so important …
Forget Pimms: eco-friendly cocktails not only taste great, they don’t cause a headache for the planet either. Amy Hall shows you how to give your tipple an eco-friendly spin
… Environmentally Friendly Cocktails Organic Fairtrade Pramia Wrap Wtsa Carbon Trust The … from whisky and gin, are largely imported. Fairtrade is usually the most eco-friendly … option for imported products as the Fairtrade standard requires producers to work …
Why cooking with spices can be great for the tastebuds and good for your health, plus ten spices to cook with this winter
… - it's good for the spleen, heart and liver'. Fairtrade trailblazers The good news for spice … go for big brands like Schwartz. Organic and Fairtrade spices are out there to be tried and tasted. At the forefront of Fairtrade spices in the UK and Europe is …
Sunday is Mother's Day, which for many of us, means flowers. But how green are your blooms and can you really get a bunch that doesn’t come with a price for the planet?
… 2012 Ethical Living Flowers Mother's Day Fairtrade Organic Kenya Carbon Emissions … in terms of fossil fuel consumption. But the Fairtrade Foundation’s Dan Morey believes that … flowers coming from Kenya.’ His solution: buy Fairtrade but even with Fairtrade blooms, …
Consumers turned their back on organic but continued to buy fairtrade in 2009, according to the latest sales figures
… their back on organic but continued to buy fairtrade in 2009, according to the latest … drops of around 20 per cent in organic sales. Fairtrade growth The decline in organic sales … in 2009 contrasts with a 12 per cent rise in fairtrade sales over the same period. In …
Make this year’s Easter celebrations greener, with ethical gifts from Divine and planting charity, Tree Aid
… chocolate that has been certified by the Fairtrade Foundation comes with a guarantee … and aren’t toiling in appalling conditions. Fairtrade cocoa pioneer Divine has created a large range of Fairtrade Easter Eggs this year, all of which …
If you haven't sorted the valentines present out yet, we've rounded up some sugary (and eco friendly) suggestions
… fare Niko B. makes its chocolates, which are Fairtrade and 100 per cent organic, in small … the company is going through the process of Fairtrade certification. ‘There’s so much … through Abel and Cole . And if organic and Fairtrade isn’t enough, Payne says Cocoa Loco …
From India to Indonesia pepper farmers are increasingly vulnerable to harvest failures, food price crashes and price fixing, an investigation by Frederik Johannisson & Peter Bengtsen of Danwatch has revealed
… fair trade initiatives already exist. The Fairtrade Alliance Kerala (FTA Kerala) is … widespread plant diseases. 3600 farmers were Fairtrade-certified the next year,’ Mathews … 2 Euros) per kg for the farmers. We set our Fairtrade minimum price in Kerala to 175 …
Is it healthy? Is it organic? Is it fairly traded? How far has it travelled? At times, making informed choices can feel like a full-time job. Here is a pocket guide to buying food from the new book Stuffed
… Marine Stewardship Council Conservation Grade Fairtrade Stuffed stuffedpic3.jpg Is it … think about when shopping? Comment here FAIRTRADE Fair trade is a strategy for … for sustainable farming practices. The Fairtrade label can be found on food such as …
What could be more cheerful than this ubiquitous breakfast fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade and organic, argues Ed Hamer, then you’re buying into a modern agricultural scandal
… fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade and organic, argues Ed Hamer, then … concerns. As early as 1990 the success of the Fairtrade movement was putting pressure on the … if consumers commit themselves to buy only Fairtrade bananas, demand will be passed along …
Pressure groups question whether Defra has the power to drive reforms in the food sector
… the government for not buying enough local or fairtrade produce Pressure groups question … inability to get the government to buy Fairtrade or British produce. Only 8 per cent … of Communities and Local Government was Fairtrade certified. In addition, the new £48 …
Ethical consumerism in the UK is currently worth £29.3 billion, yet 60 per cent of us feel we don't have enough information to make an ethical decision. There is an ever-growing array of eco labels, but what do they tell us? Or fail to tell us? Pat Thomas explains
… | 1st April 2007 Ethical Living Freedom Food Fairtrade Recycling FSC Wood Ecolabel Eco … labels such as the Soil Association logo, the Fairtrade mark and the European Energy Savings … on organic farms are benefiting. Buying Fairtrade may help support industry in the …
From animal welfare concerns to pesticide-hungry cereals, eating breakfast isn’t always planet-friendly. Sella Oneko explains why
… fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade and organic, argues Ed Hamer, then … LIVING Special report Top 10...organic and fairtrade teas Say sayonara to your standard … a cup of one of the Ecologist’s 10 favourite Fairtrade and organic teas. Laura Sevier puts …
Food Ethics Council policy director Sean Roberts explains why a debate on fairness in food and farming is long overdue
… Health Society Food Politics And Economics Fairtrade Supermarkets … profits constantly assail us over our Fairtrade breakfast brew. The world’s not …
Neil Palmer, co-director of wine merchants, Vintage Roots, and wine connoisseur extraordinaire, gives us his pick of the best organic wines around
… Cost: £17.49 www.vinceremos.co.uk Stellar Fairtrade Heaven-on-Earth Sweet Muscat (South … sweet wine, which is both organic and Fairtrade, Heaven-on-Earth represents …
Eco-friendly, delicious and ultra personal: Laurie Tuffrey explains why homemade treats trump Tesco’s and how to make them
… ‘it’s really easy to do in an organic, Fairtrade way, and a lot of the chocolate … The Raw Chocolate Company does a good line in Fairtrade, cocoa-rich dark chocolates and … of bay leaves to £3.69 for 25g of Crazy Jack Fairtrade Cinnamon Sticks, but it never hurts …
From raw mulberry silk pillowcases to beehive adoption, Hazel Sillver suggest some unique green presents for loved ones that don’t cost the earth ...
… chocs by hand, using local, organic and fairtrade ingredients where possible. Choose … Body Oil (£19.50). Gifts for fashionistas * Fairtrade jumpers & scarves , from £49 Bibico …