Contributor, Thursday, 7th May 2020 - While independent label Team Timbuktu may be small, their ability to reduce their negative impact and use alternate fabrics and processes proves it’s not just the giants of…
Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 - As Easter approaches, the rush to stock up on chocolate eggs begins. But where exactly are they coming from? Humanitarian groups and ethical trade watchdogs are calling on shoppers…
Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 7th February 2019 - If more people around the globe chose to spend at least some of their income buying goods and services from for-good businesses, it could make a big impact, writes Andrew Cairns, CEO…
Luke Michael, Friday, 2nd November 2018 - Australian consumers will be able to identify which companies handle personal data ethically and securely through a new consumer trust mark. The Fair Data mark – akin to the …
Contributor, Tuesday, 8th May 2018 - Our ever-more interconnected world brings us incredible luxuries and opportunities. But it also obscures the suffering caused by the production of our goods; diffuses and dilutes…
Lina Caneva, Thursday, 20th April 2017 -
Australian Fairtrade brands have received top marks when it comes to protecting the rights of farmers and workers, according to a new report.
Fairtrade certified companies Mighty…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 5th December 2016 - Melanie Lazelle, who was a recipient of RMIT’s 2015 Sustainability Seedlings Funding for her project highlighting RMIT’s impact as a Fairtrade University, writes about her fairtrade…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th November 2014 -
A new $4.5 million partnership between the Federal Government and Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) is set to build support for Fairtrade products in Australia…
Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 8th October 2014 -
Some of Australia’s leading brands and retailers have been recognised with 2014 Fairtrade Awards including a retail outlet operated by Not for Profit aid organisation, Oxfam.…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 10th September 2014 -
Shoppers globally are continuing to reach for Fairtrade labelled products in growing numbers including in Australia and New Zealand, according to a new report by Fairtrade International.…
Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 21st May 2014 -
Eight in 10 Australians would buy products that supported people in need, assuming product price and quality was similar, new data on Fairtrade products has revealed.
The national…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 12th March 2014 - Criticism has been levelled at Fairtrade for becoming mainstream, but is that necessarily a bad thing? Fairtrade Australia & New Zealand explores the role of the Fairtrade label…