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Three Deetlefs wines listed in The Best Value Wine Guide for 2013

QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY UNDERLIE THE LAUNCH OF DE BOS FAIRTRADE WINES

FAIRTRADE OLIVES FROM PALESTINE LAUNCHED IN DURBAN

VIDEO: CADBURY CHOCOLATE FROM THE COCOA PLANTATIONS OF GHANA

SOUTH AFRICAN FAIRTRADE WINE SERVED AT THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS

GLOBAL FAIRTRADE SALES REACH €5 BILLION IN 2011

FAIR TRADE NETWORK MALAWI HOSTS FAIRTRADE BREAKFAST

EXPEDITION PROJECT AT HALFWAY MARK

SOUTH AFRICANS VOTE IN SUPPORT OF ETHICAL LABELLING

FAIRTRADE SALES IN SA INCREASE FOURFOLD IN 2011 AND REACH STAGGERING R 73 MILLION

WWF / SAFM / FAIRTRADE DEBATE ON ETHICAL FOOD LABELS

LOYISO BALA IS FAIRTRADE BRAND AMBASSADOR!

FAIRCROW CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED IN JHB

PUMA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST CLOTHING RANGE MADE WITH FAIRTRADE COTTON

The PUMA Wilderness Collection is available in all Due South stores across the country.

INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY - THE RIGHT TO BUY FAIR!

FAIRTRADE GOLD PROGRAMME EXTENDED TO AFRICA

AFRICAN FARMERS BENEFIT FROM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

WRAPPING UP AN AMAZING 2011

A MONTHLY GUIDE FOR ETHICAL CONSUMERS

The new Ethical Living magazine

FAIR TRADE ORIGINAL™ GRINDERS LAUNCHED

Fairtrade product range expands and lands in Woolworths

FAIRTRADE WINE WINS AT PEROLD ABSA CAPE BLEND COMPETITION

CELEBRATING FAIRTRADE WEEK SUCCESS

Fairtrade Week to become annual event

CADBURY FAIRTRADE CHOCOLATE ON SHELVES IN NOVEMBER

Official launch on 15 November 2011

SPIER LAUNCHES ITS FIRST FAIRTRADE WINES

FLSA BECOMES FULL MEMBER OF FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL

FAIRTRADE GLOBAL MARKET RESEARCH RESULTS PUBLISHED

Over 17.000 respondents from 24 countries, including SA

3/4 OF SOUTH AFRICANS CONCERNED ABOUT THE ETHICAL FOOTPRINT OF WHAT THEY BUY

Ogilvy Earth SA published results from 2011 Sustainability Survey

DEETLEFS LAUNCHES FAIRTRADE WINES

The brands: Deetlefs Winery and Rhythms of Nature

MICHELANGELO WINE AWARDS ANNOUNCES FAIRTRADE WINNERS

Bosman and Stellenrust win Fairtrade trophies

FAIRTRADE COMMENTS HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH'S REPORT

HRW reports appalling labour conditions in SA fruit and wine farms

FAIRTRADE CERTIFIED RIVERSIDE IN TOP 3 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS LIST

The Big Issue features best SA social entrepreneurs

THE BENEFITS OF A PLACE IN THE SUN

A new Fairtrade wine in the growing range available in SA

WHAT ARE THE REAL BENEFITS OF FAIRTRADE?

An example from a local wine farm

CADBURY WINS MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR FAIRTRADE CHOCOLATE

At the African Access National Business Awards

MICHELANGELO WINE AWARDS ADDS FAIRTRADE TROPHIES

Trophies are sponsored by Pick n Pay

CADBURY DAIRY MILK GOES FAIRTRADE IN SOUTH AFRICA

A totally African affair

FAIRTRADE SALES IN SOUTH AFRICA REACH R18,4 MILLION IN 2010

Demand for Fairtrade on a rise

IT WAS A GOOD FOOD & FAIRTRADE WINE SHOW!

For the second year in SA's biggest show

INSPIRED BY RICHARD BRANSON

Branson, Fairtrade & the Big Issue

FAIRTRADE SUCCESS @ TASTE OF CAPE TOWN

See the pics

2010 STATE OF SUSTAINABILITY

A research on global sustainability trends

WINNER OF FAIR TRADE HOTEL ROOM COMPETITION ANNOUNCED

By 'liking' the FLSA facebook page, Gaynor Alexander won a night's stay in the Fair Trade room!

FAIR TRADE HOTEL ROOM LAUNCH A SUCCESS

FLSA and FTTSA transform a room at the Peech into a Fair Trade hotel room!

Susanne Ackerman-Berman at the Fairtrade & Fairhills Human Rights Day

Fairtrade Label South Africa hosted its inaugural Human Rights Day event on 22 March 2011 at Fairhills Wine Farm in Rawsonville, Cape Town.

FARM WORKERS PROUD OF THEIR FAIRTRADE HARVEST

A look into Tierkloof Fairtrade farm's pinotage harvest

FLAVOURS OF FAIR TRADE IN JOBURG TONIGHT

An event to celebrate the diverse fair trade environment

WINNER OF PICK N PAY IN-STORE PROMOTION ANNOUNCED

...and the success of Fairtrade wine promotions in PnP!

FIVE'S RESERVE FAIRTRADE WINE SUPPORTS WILDLIFE COLLEGE

A 4-year agreement for conservation and socio-economic development

WHATEVER THE WEATHER, FAIR IS FAIR

Heiveld small farmers share their views on climate change

THANDI INCREASES SUPPLY TO LOCAL MARKET

A partnership with Somerset Beverages

FAIRTRADE BRAND TEAMS UP WITH THE BIG ISSUE

More visibility for vendors and Fairtrade

SIX HATS FAIRTRADE WINES NOW AVAILABLE

FLSA welcomes the new licensee

FAIRTRADE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2010

Meet our Fairtrade Volunteer of the year, Capetonian Nicky Abrahams!

FAIRTRADE VOLUNTEERS CHRISTMAS COMPETITION!

Fairtrade volunteers stand the chance to win a Pick 'n Pay food voucher worth R1000

SIP AND SUPPORT CAMPAIGN

Free Fairtrade coffee for students in Joburg until 19 Dec!

GETTING CLOSER TO FAIRTRADE, GLASS AFTER GLASS

A report of our event 'A Taste of Fairtrade'

3 SOUTH AFRICAN WINES WIN 'BEST FAIRTRADE' WINE'

South African success at the annual competition organised by Fairtrade Netherlands

FLSA & FTSA WIN THE BE FAIR AWARD SOUTH-SOUTH 2010!

The prize will be invested in our Volunteers Program

PICK N PAY TAKES THE LEAD WITH FAIRTRADE IN SOUTH AFRICA

A historical deal that will make Fairtrade more available and accessible to local shoppers

MEET US AT THE SOWETO WINE FESTIVAL

Get curious about Fairtrade and meet those who benefit from it

FAIRTRADE ON SIMPLY GREEN

A feature on SA's No.1 Green Lifestyle Magazine

South Africa and Fairtrade from the eyes of Harriet Lamb

The Director of the Fairtrade Foundation (UK) talks about her experiences in SA

Licensee Roundtable

A successful meeting with our licensees

Fairtrade standards for Baobab and Marula

New opportunities for Southern African communities

FAIRTRADE SUPPORTS SOCCER IN SA FARMS

Watch the video made in SA Fairtrade farms

FAIRTRADE GRINDERS MADE IN SA

Turqle Trading's spice mix for the dutch market

FAIRTRADE STARBUCKS IN SA

Starbucks first appearance in SA

THE BITTER TRUTH

Tackling Child Labour in the Chocolate Industry

OVER 200 FAIRTRADE WINES SOLD AT THE GF&WS

Fairtrade success at the Good Food & Wine Show!

FAIRTRADE AT THE GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW!

See our press release

FLSA MEASURES CARBON FOOTPRINT

Our first step to fight climate change

THANDI WINES IN CANADA

The Montreal Gazette praises Thandi

2010 - AN AMAZING YEAR!

SA welcomes the World Cup and FAIRTRADE!

International

FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH NESPRESSO

Fairtrade, Fair Trade, coffee, Nestle, Nespresso

12 JUNE - WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR

FARMERS TO HAVE EQUAL SAY IN FAIRTRADE

FAIRTRADE MONITORING REPORT 2011-2012

INDEPENDENT STUDY CONFIRMS FAIRTRADE'S IMPACT ON POVERTY REDUCTION

WORLD FOOD DAY: COOPERATIVES AS KEY TO FEEDING THE WORLD

FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL JOINS THE 4C ASSOCIATION

FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHES ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012

36% OF EU CITIZENS KNOW FAIRTRADE SAYS EUROPEAN COMMISSION SURVEY

FAIRTRADE BEER WINS INNOVATION PRIZE

HARRIET LAMB IS NEW CEO OF FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL

FAIRTRADE LEADS THE WAY AS ECO-LABELLING INCREASES IN POPULARITY

1 in 10 BANANAS IN THE NETHERLANDS ARE FAIRTRADE

FAIRTRADE MALTESERS NOW ON UK SHELVES

A NEW WORKERS RIGHTS STRATEGY FOR FAIRTRADE

FAIRTRADE UK SALES SHOW A STEADY 12% INCREASE

Responsible capitalism? New Fairtrade figures show business is changing for good.

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT IN UK ASKS CONSUMERS TO TAKE A STEP

2012 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF COOPERATIVES

FAIRTRADE WOOD PRODUCTS LAUNCHED IN GERMANY

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FAIRTRADE IMPACT FOR PRODUCERS

Fairtrade International's monitoring report for 2010-2011

THE IMPACTS OF FAIRTRADE ON BANANA FARMERS AND FARM WORKERS

A research on six producer organisations highlights positive results and challenges

FAIRTRADE RELEASES FINANCIAL FIGURES

All 2010 Financials and Global Sales Figures

MARS AND FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION

Maltesers® to carry Fairtrade label in UK/Ireland in 2012

AN UPDATE ON FAIRTRADE AND CHILD LABOUR

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Harking-Engel Cocoa Protocol

FEASTING ON FAIRTRADE THIS RAMADAN

Radical Middle Way urges Muslims to go Fairtrade this Ramadan

FAIR TRADE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winning pictures will make the 2012 Fair Trade calendar

THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD SECURITY

Commodity speculation, climate change and waste

FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2010-2011 PUBLISHED

Challenge and opportunity

OXFAM FOOD JUSTICE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

A call for greater sustainability

Fairtrade's New Standard Framework

The revamped standards easier and more adaptable to producers

WAKE UP THE WORLD!

The global Fairtrade Breakfast

WHAT IS FAIRTRADE DOING FOR CHILD LABOUR?

Highlights on Fairtrade's approach to child labour

Welcome Korea to the Fairtrade Family

Korea expands opportunities for consumers, businesses and civil society organisations to engage with Fairtrade.

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT IN THE UK BEGINS TODAY

UK consumers are called to show off their Fairtrade label!

FAIRTRADE / UTZ / RA JOINT STATEMENT

The common aspiration for sustainability

WORLD'S FIRST FAIRTRADE AND FAIRMINED GOLD

The new certification will improve livelihoods of artisanal small-scale miners

ILO PARTNERS WITH FAIRTRADE COCOA PRODUCER

A partnership for reducing child labour

THINKING SUSTAINABLY

Fairtrade's position on sustainability

MORE FAIRTRADE HOTEL ROOMS IN EUROPE!

Watch the video

FAIRTRADE, THE MOVIE

Become a part of the Fairtrade story!

FAIRTRADE COFFEE PRODUCERS AND THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE

Supporting small-farmers in adapting to climate change

FAIRTRADE APPEAL ON THE EVE OF CANCUN CLIMATE TALKS

Leaders are asked for a solid climate change agreement

THE RAPID GROWTH OF SUSTAINABLE MARKETS

A report from Reuters

KENYAN FARMERS SEE RISE IN EARNINGS

The benefits of Fairtrade premiums in Kenya

FAIRTRADE REVISES BANANA PRICES

Improving producers' income

THE GREAT COTTON STITCH UP

A report on global cotton trade by the Fairtrade Foundation

WORLD'S FIRST FAIRTRADE HOTEL FLOOR!

Now open at the Dorint Hotel in Amsterdam

FAIRTRADE RAISES COCOA PRICES

More income for thousands of cocoa-growing communities

STRENGHTENING GLOBAL ALLIANCES

Fairtrade producer networks encourage collaboration

REVISED STANDARDS FOR TEA

Making your Fairtrade tea even better!

A FAIRTRADE APPEAL TO WORLD LEADERS ON THE EVE OF THE MDG SUMMIT

Fairtrade's contribution to the Millennium Development Goals

TAKING ACTION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Fairtrade improves its efforts

FAIRTRADE CITRUS PROMOTED IN NEW YORK

16 stores in Manhattan will promote our delicious Fairtrade citrus

FLO ANNUAL REPORT 2009-2010

2009: a year of growing stronger

ANTI-POVERTY CAMPAIGN WITH FAIRTRADE BALLS

Spokespersons Zidane and Drogba speak out against poverty with Fairtrade soccer balls

ETHICAL SOCCER

Fairtrade soccer balls: a good model for everyone

2009 GLOBAL SALES FIGURES RELEASED

Fartrade global sales hit €3.4Bn

FAIRTRADE BEER & COLA

Fizzing with Fairtrade ingredients!

FAIRTRADE & CLIMATE CHANGE

Adapting fairly

FAIRTRADE GOLD

The new Fairmine standards

FAIRTRADE SPORT BALLS

Playing fair...from Pakistan

FAIRTRADE & GLOBAL BRANDS

Looking at the bigger picture

CADBURY'S ANNOUNCEMENT

Cadbury's growing commitment to Fairtrade

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