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La Trobe University makes the Big Swap to Fairtrade

10/03/2010 - 4:33pm

Victoria’s La Trobe University was today recognised for its significant commitment to Fairtrade and its contribution to the empowerment of developing countries’ farmers and workers with the awarding of Fair Trade University status by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ).

Ben & Jerry’s Goes Globally Nuts for Fairtrade

19/02/2010 - 6:06pm

Ben & Jerry’s has just announced its commitment to go fully Fairtrade across its entire global flavour portfolio. From Cherry Garcia to Chocolate Fudge Brownie, all of the flavours in all of the countries where Ben & Jerry’s is sold (including Australia) will be converted to Fairtrade Certified™ ingredients by the end of 2013.

The Fairtrade banana boat arrives in NZ!

15/02/2010 - 8:24am

At last it’s happening, thanks to everybody who has helped us campaign for Fairtrade bananas, they are finally here in New Zealand.

Fairtrade Certified bananas are being brought in from the El Guabo cooperative in Ecuador by a New Zealand owned company called All Good Organics.

Through Fairtrade, growers at El Guabo have already been able to invest projects for the community: in a medical clinic for workers and families, a retirement fund for growers and in education for local children.

Whittaker’s creamiest block to be Fairtrade Certified

11/02/2010 - 11:32am

Fairtrade Labelling of Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce that the 250g Whittaker’s Creamy Milk block is now Fairtrade Certified and will soon be in a store near you.

Kiwis across New Zealand will soon be able to enjoy Whittaker’s best selling block knowing that their purchase is helping Ghanaian cocoa farmers secure a better livelihood.

Green & Black’s to significantly expand its Fairtrade Certified™ range in 2010

28/01/2010 - 1:23pm

Fairtrade Labelling Australia & New Zealand today confirmed premium organic chocolate maker Green & Black’s will be going Fairtrade Certified™ across the vast majority of its block chocolate and beverages range this year.

Fairtrade coffee roasters win @ the 2009 Golden Bean Awards

07/12/2009 - 5:08pm

This year’s CSR Sugar Golden Bean Roaster Competition & Conference saw 34 Fairtrade Coffee licensees win over 71 awards across 7 different categories, with three roasters taking out Gold in the categories of Organic (The Bean Alliance), Filter (Fiori Coffee) and Café Chain/Franchise (Veneziano Coffee). Click here for a full list of those businesses roasting Fairtrade Certified™ coffee who took out awards during the Competition.

North & South Unite as Dunedin and Wellington Become New Zealand’s First Fair Trade Cities

03/12/2009 - 2:16pm

Dunedin and Wellington are bringing North and South together in more ways than one as they are announced as New Zealand’s first Fair Trade Cities by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ).

The two cities are the first in the country to join the global consumer revolution campaigning for a better deal for farmers and workers in the developing world by promoting and supporting fair trade.

Keep cool this summer with Hampstead Fairtrade Iced Teas

24/11/2009 - 12:42pm

With summer just around the corner, Hampstead’s new range of Fairtrade Iced Teas are a great way to keep cool as the temperature starts to rise. Available in three delicious flavours including Darjeeling Cherry, Oolong Elderflower and Orange Chai these are a first for Fairtrade and another example of Hampstead Teas’ leadership in this area. Made from real brewed tea and naturally sweetened with agave; they make a healthy and refreshing treat that is perfect for the Aussie and Kiwi summer.

República wins at Sydney Business Awards

02/11/2009 - 12:57pm

Pioneer Fairtrade Coffee Licensee República® has taken out the inaugural award for best Sydney Fair Trade business at this year’s City of Sydney Business Awards.

Jacqueline Arias started República® five years ago with the dream of doing something good and now República® coffee is available in supermarkets across Australia and all the way to LA on V Australia airlines.

Jacqueline said República® was thrilled to be voted the best Fair Trade business in Sydney.

Scarborough Fair Fairtrade chocolate now in Woolies stores across Australia

27/10/2009 - 6:44pm

A range of Scarborough Fair Fairtrade Certified chocolate bars are now available at Woolworths stores nationwide. Indulge your tastebuds and your conscience with one of their Milk; 70% Dark Fairtrade Organic; or 70% Dark Orange Fairtrade Organic 100g chocolate bars.

Scarborough Fair also has three new Fairtrade coffee lines which have been introduced into selected Woolworths stores across the country. Keep an eye out for these new varieties at your local store: