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    <title>Fairtrade International</title>
    <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/</link>
    <description>Fairtrade International works to secure a better deal for farmers and workers. Fairtrade International sets the internationally-recognized Fairtrade Standards, provides producer support, and licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark.</description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:34:13 +0200</pubDate>
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      <title>Fairtrade launches new reference price tool</title>
      <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/fairtrade-launches-new-living-income-reference-price-tool</link>
      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[    	    	        <p>Fairtrade&#039;s latest online tool makes it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to make progress toward living incomes.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/article/20590_KBQBCoffeeCherries_870.jpg" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>Rita de Sousa Coutinho joins the Fairtrade International Board of Directors</title>
      <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/rita-de-sousa-coutinho-joins-the-fairtrade-international-board-of-directors</link>
      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[    	    	        <p>De Sousa Coutinho&#039;s deep knowledge of food markets and large international retail players, her skills acquired working in complex and competitive international markets, as well as her art of asking probing questions will be an excellent addition to the Board.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/board-members.png" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>Fairtrade statement - Nullification of John Chebochok as a Zonal Director for Ainamoi of the Toror/Tegat Tea Factory</title>
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      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[    	    	        <p>Fairtrade applauds the decision of the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development -State Department for Agriculture to nullify the election of Mr. John Chebochok as a Zonal Director for Ainamoi of the Toror/Tegat Tea Factory.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/miscellaneous/DefaultImage_CoffeeCocoaBananaDesatBrighter_870x530_190816_100416.jpg" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>Fairtrade statement on the EU Deforestation Regulation</title>
      <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/fairtrade-statement-on-the-eu-deforestation-regulation</link>
      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[    	    					    			    	    <p>Fairtrade calls for more financial support and clarification of the technical terms related to the EU Deforestation Regulation so that coffee and cocoa producers can meet the 30 December 2024 deadline.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/COCOA-IMPACT-STORIES-–-EL-CEIBO-1471_2024-08-09-112149_krwt.jpg" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>Fairtrade International announces election of Board members</title>
      <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/fairtrade-international-announces-election-of-board-members-2</link>
      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[    	    	        <p>The Board of Directors of Fairtrade International announced the election of eight Board members during its annual General Assembly. The Board members, who were elected to a three year term, bring diversity and valuable skills.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/board-members.png" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>Fairtrade’s 2023 Annual Report highlights progress towards fairness agenda</title>
      <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/fairtrade-launches-2023-annual-report</link>
      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[    	    	        <p>Our 2023 Annual Report highlights our priorities and milestones, including progress on issues such as living incomes, human rights, and tackling deforestation.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/article/Fairtrade-Premium-Impact_cropped.jpg" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>EU Organic Regulation will have negative consequences for small-scale producers</title>
      <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/fairtrade-statement-on-eu-organic-regulation</link>
      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/fairtrade-statement-on-eu-organic-regulation</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[    	    					    			    	    <p>Fairtrade International supports the objectives of the EU Organic Regulation to strengthen the organic integrity of production, however full compliance with the regulation in its current form will have a negative impact on Fairtrade certified organic producers and traders in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/FLO249341.jpg" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>Child labour can be tackled one step, one programme, at a time</title>
      <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/child-labour-can-be-tackled-one-step-one-programme-at-a-time</link>
      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[    	    					    			    	    <p>Child labour can be tackled one step, one programme, at a time.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/2022_03_ECAMOM-Cote-d-Ivoire_cropped.jpg" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>Cultivating opportunities for fair and sustainable products close to home</title>
      <link>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/cultivating-opportunities-for-fair-and-sustainable-products-close-to-home</link>
      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.fairtrade.net/news/cultivating-opportunities-for-fair-and-sustainable-products-close-to-home</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[    	    	    					    			    	    <p>More than ever, Fairtrade producers are ﻿taking the lead to deliver Fairtrade products to their own local markets.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/article/Brazil-SIC-coffee-trade-show-2023_870.jpg" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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      <title>I am a cocoa farmer. When I say we need training and investment to thrive, take my word for it</title>
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      <author>info@fairtrade.net (Fairtrade Internationl)</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[    	    					    			    	    	    <p>Emmanuel Nana Sarpong is the President of the Fair Trade Ghana Network, which champions sustainable agriculture in Ghana’s fair trade environment. He also serves as the President of the Asunafo North Cooperative Farmers Union, which is made up of 75 cocoa cooperatives, including 19,052 farms.</p><figure><img src="https://images.fairtrade.net/cocoa2.jpg" width="500" height="340"></figure>
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