The Fairtrade Guernsey Steering Group (FGSG) is delighted to announce that Guernsey’s official Fairtrade Community status has been renewed once again. Guernsey became a Fairtrade Island in 2006 following the passing of a Requête that sought to underline the States’ commitment to Fairtrade, with Fairtrade refreshments being served in all government buildings and at all government events. Reaccreditation has been achieved every two years since this date. Fairtrade Communities have been hugely successful in spearheading collective grassroots social action resulting in local council resolutions, m ..read more

A huge thank you to all the Fairtrade Guernsey supporters who made Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 such a success. From the cake bakers to the quiz masters, the cup designers to the prize sponsors, the treasure hunters to the trail hosts – you know who you are and we couldn’t have done it without you. See you next year – but in the meantime, don’t forget to #choose #Fairtrade! The post Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 – thank you! appeared first on Fairtrade Guernsey ..read more

This Fairtrade Fortnight we’re highlighting how some of our favourite foods, such as bananas, coffee and chocolate, are becoming endangered because of climate change and unfair trade. Follow our trail around St Peter Port and find 12 Fairtrade products displayed in the windows of (and in some cases inside) participating businesses*. Make a note of the letters on the pictures, rearrange them to make a well-known Fairtrade term and send us your answer to be in with the chance of winning one of two £25 vouchers. The trail will run from Monday 20th February to Sunday 12th March and is open to all ..read more

This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is all about the future of food. Between 27th February and 12th March 2023, Fairtrade Guernsey is running events and activities designed to engage, inform and educate people on the urgent threat to some of our favourite treats that are grown overseas. The events—including the annual quiz, a children’s trail around St Peter Port and a live streaming of an international Big Fairtrade Get Together—are part of the Fairtrade Foundation’s annual campaign to celebrate the farmers abroad who grow some of Britain’s everyday staples. FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 2023 will onc ..read more

We are excited to finally launch our Fairtrade Guernsey reusable hot drinks cups, produced with the support of the Skipton Community Fund. Made of biodegradable rice husk and printed with the winning designs from last year’s school’s competition, they are a perfect way of reminding people to choose Fairtrade every time. The cups were designed last year by Zara Smart, then in Year 6 at Les Hautes Capelles Primary School, and Sam Le Pelley, then in Year 8 at Elizabeth College. Throughout Fairtrade Fortnight and going forward, they will be on sale on at all our events, through the website and our ..read more

Tackling the climate crisis can feel intimidating. But these five small actions can make a huge difference – especially to those who are already the hardest hit. The climate crisis is already here. But we know that its worst effects are not felt equally. It is often those in the poorest communities – often farmers and workers – who are seeing their hard work impacted by extreme weather and diseases. However, smallholder producers and agricultural workers are part of the climate solution – read about the amazing, innovative actions Fairtrade farmers are taking. And the good news is, we can all ..read more

The cost of living is rising for everyone, including for the people growing and producing our food and goods. They are often already earning next to nothing due to unfair trade. So do we need to choose between good value for us, and a fair deal for farmers and workers? In short: no! Many Fairtrade products are as cheap – or sometimes cheaper – than non-Fairtrade alternatives. CHOCOLATE – LOTS OF CHOICE AT THE COOP The Co-Op has been a Fairtrade supporter for many years and is packed with lower-priced opportunities to choose Fairtrade. Or if you’re visiting the UK, Lidl’s Choco Rice cereal deli ..read more

Farmers say the climate emergency is one of the number one threats they face. Millions of farmers around the world who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods are among the worst affected. Environmental protection is ingrained in Fairtrade. To sell Fairtrade products, farmers have to improve soil and water quality, manage pests, avoid using harmful chemicals, manage waste, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and protect biodiversity. Here are eight ways Fairtrade supports farmers to survive the climate emergency and reduce their own carbon footprint. REFORESTATION PROJECTS TO STORE CARBON ..read more

Most people are familiar with Fairtrade, so why do the same misconceptions about what it is and how it actually works keep cropping up? We’ve all heard them. The mate in the pub who sagely informs you that Fairtrade doesn’t really help farmers, that it’s a marketing scam designed to get people to pay more for basic products or to ‘make middle class people feel better about themselves’. These days, sweeping unqualified statements are not in short supply, but a lot of seemingly contradictory online information about Fairtrade, and falling consumer trust in brands and traditional advertising, mea ..read more

Saturday 25th February 2023, 08.45, Les Cotils Harry Bound Room. Poster for BIG FT Breakfast 2023 3 ..read more