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The Fairtrade Foundation has warned that everyday essentials including bananas, coffee and cocoa could be at risk of becoming ‘endangered’ due to climate change. The charity’s latest report has found…

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023: What are retailers offering?

March 6, 2023

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Taking place from 27 February to 12 March, Fairtrade Fortnight is an annual event is designed to highlight the importance of Fairtrade and shine a light on the communities that…

GG takes a deep dive into why Fairtrade products are so important by speaking to partnerships director at The Fairtrade Foundation, Kerrina Thorogood.

Fairtrade partnerships director on why “there can be no climate justice without trade justice”

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February 28, 2023

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As a globally-recognised standard, the importance of Fairtrade cannot be overstated. An amazing 93% of UK shoppers recognise the Fairtrade mark, with 83% trusting it when making their decision as…

Tesco has completed the rollout of its LEAF Marque certification, meaning all of its UK fruit and veg growers now certified to robust environmental standards.

Tesco accelerates net-zero targets with fruit and veg environmental certification

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February 23, 2023

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Tesco has completed the rollout of its LEAF Marque certification, meaning all of its UK fruit and veg growers now certified to robust environmental standards. LEAF Marque encourages growers to…

Deposit Return Scheme: Is the government’s delay to 2025 too little, too late?

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January 30, 2023

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With the government announcing the start of the long-awaited deposit return scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles and cans, the UK seems finally ready to take the next step in improving…

Meatless Farm unveils eco-labelling on core products

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January 17, 2023

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Leading plant-based brand, Meatless Farm, has announced the introduction of eco-labelling to its core product. Delivered and certified by Foundation Earth, the traffic-light labelling system will help the brand communicate…

Tesco and suppliers trial the use of ‘revolutionary’ fava bean

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January 16, 2023

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Tesco and its suppliers are set to triple the production of fava beans, trialing its use across a variety of product ranges and ingredients. Described by the leading retailer as…

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Veganuary 2023: Toni Vernelli on retail relationships, sustainability and ‘mind-blowing’ plant-based products

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January 10, 2023

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January – the month of new year’s resolutions and healthy habits – is also the focus of the annual Veganuary challenge as hundreds of thousands of ‘vegan curious’ consumers embark…

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Year in review: Grocery’s biggest sustainability developments during 2022

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December 14, 2022