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Fairtrade Foundation: "The value of Fairtrade coffee"

December 2nd, 2011

Bean to Cup: The Real Value of Fairtrade Coffee
Written by Kate Lewis, Fairtrade Foundation

 

My visit to the coffee farmers of Cepicafe and Cecovasa… it was so many things – eyeopening, educational and inspiring. If every consumer could take the journey I took, we would value our daily cups of coffee even more. To get the coffee beans in our cups the journey is long, involving many steps, many people, thousands of miles and lots of hard work.

The lives of coffee farmers in such remote areas are hard to imagine. Fairtrade has helped them to change their own lives and build strong futures for their businesses. Belonging to co-ops gives them access to markets worldwide and training in coffee production, and investment in machinery for better, higher yields.

The machinery above is a good example. Farmers bought this new coffee sorting machine to replace the manual equipment used by many farmers in the area, making it much easier and faster to sort their beans.

'Fairtrade is the best thing that could happen to small producers because besides having better prices, they have better living conditions. They also have better self esteem and they value themselves as producers. Now, to be a producer, is something to be proud of.' Javier, General Manager, Sol y Cafe/Cepicafe. » Read more: Fairtrade Foundation: "The value of Fairtrade coffee"

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Fairtrade and Fair Trade USA split over trade mark differences

September 26th, 2011

FLO and Fair Trade USA (formerly Trans Fair) are to split amidst discontent from grass roots supporters that Fairtrade is a movement and should not be a Registered Trademark. A joint announcement by both parties on the 15th of September stated:

While Fairtrade International and Fair Trade USA continue to share a belief in producer empowerment and improving life for farmers and workers through better terms of trade, “we recognize that we have different perspectives on how best to achieve this common mission.”  This recognition led to FTUSA’s decision to resign its membership as of 31 December 2011.1

» Read more: Fairtrade and Fair Trade USA split over trade mark differences

  1. Source: Fairtrade.net news article 897 [↩]

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Live from the Oxford Fairtrade Fortnight Fair

March 8th, 2011

As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, we're at the Oxford Midcounties Co-operative Fairtrade Fair, featuring a fashion show, free Shrove Tuesday pancakes (yum!) and chocolate tasting with a delegation of Ghanaian farmers from the Kuapa Kokoo plantation are visiting with Divine Chocolate.

We were also treated to some African drumming - we'll try and get a couple of clips up on here!



Free Fairtrade pancakes! Om nom nom...
Later in the day, we got to hear from Harriet and Fatima, two Ghanaian producers from the Kuapa Kokoo cocoa co-operative who travelled over to speak at some of the events during Fairtrade Fortnight - and after that everyone was treated to some (fantastic - and incredibly loud!) African drumming from the Joliba drummers. Photos below, a video imminently - and the second instalment of the Revolver World podcast will feature some of the sights and sounds from the event, including an interview with Fatima and Harriet. Check back soon for all those goodies yet to arrive.
 

 

 

 And now, time for some snaps... All of them are available in the gallery, but here are some of the best:

Terriss, bravely manning our stall whilst we all ran off to get pancakes

» Read more: Live from the Oxford Fairtrade Fortnight Fair

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Revolver World's Fairtrade Fortnight 2011 event calendar

March 2nd, 2011

It's been a long time coming, but our new range of Fairtrade roasted fresh coffees gets its OFFICIAL LAUNCH on the 7th of March!

We're launching with two products:  AFRICA (a delicious Tanzania / Uganda blend) and a COLOMBIA single origin varietal, both in 227g bags. We're also going to be launching our new RevolverCoffee.com web site with details of our new promotion with an MP3 giveaway and 50% off an ecru organic Fairtrade T-shirt - bookmark the site and check back on the 7th of March for more details!

We're also involved in a number of events during Fairtrade Fortnight, where we'll also be giving away some packs of our coffee to lucky recipients...

Wednesday 2nd of March: Birmingham Cathedral,  7:00 pm

Fairtrade Association Birmingham - Fairtrade Fashion show, stalls from Fairtrade producers, a talk from Revolver MD Paul Birch and performance from the St. Bart's choir - the Birmingham Evening Mail will be covering the event

Tuesday 8th March: Oxford Town hall, 9:00 pm

Midcounties Co-operative-hosted Fairtrade fashion show, featuring Revolver World Fairtrade cotton and coffee - BBC Radio Oxford will be covering the event

Wednesday 9th March: BCU Midwifery college, 11:30 am

Fairtrade event, featuring stalls from producers showcasing Fairtrade cotton and coffee

Wednesday 9th March: University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Fairtrade Partnership fashion show

Thursday 10th March: Menzies Hotel Stourport, 10:00 am

Midcounties Co-operative Event, featuring Fairtrade cotton and coffee producers, including Revolver World!

Friday 11th March: Holy Trinity School Birmingham

Fairtrade Association Birmingham event - including talks for the kids, 11.30 am

Friday 11th March: Student Union, University of Birmingham

Fairtrade Association Birmingham Fairtrade Fashion Show

Friday 11th March: St Bart's Church, Oak Room

Wolverhampton Fairtrade Partnership evening, featuring a talk with David Greenwood-Haigh from Divine Chocolate; all proceeds to the LUCIA charity, supporting orphaned and disadvantaged Ethiopian children

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Fairtrade Association Birmingham events taking place during Fairtrade Fortnight 2011

March 1st, 2011

We've got loads of events planned in collaboration with the Fairtrade Association Birmingham during Fairtrade Fortnight. From the 28th of February to the 12th of March, here's some dates for your diary:

LOCATIONS: Across Birmingham & the West Midlands!

Contact for events: John Boyle, Member Relations Officer, Chair of FAB, Midlands Co-operative Society, mobile: 07736 792518

WHAT'S GOING ON? A host of events and activities promoting Birmingham as the leading Fairtrade City in the World!

Members of FAB are holding and supporting events as diverse as a Tea Dance for 400 old-timers to schoolchildren visiting Shared Earth Store in the City Centre; from a Swing Band playing at a Cricket Club to underwear being paraded in the Cathedral!

The Fortnight kicks off with schoolchildren from across the City being invited to Co-operative stores to learn about Fairtrade.

March 2nd: The main event!
DETAILS: Members of the public are invited to come to St Phillips Cathedral, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, for a Fairtrade Fashion Show entitled 'Blood, Sweat and Traffic'. With models showing off People Tree and Revolver World Fairtrade clothing and coffee, as well as speakers and Fairtrade refreshments, the evening promises to be informative and saucy!

March 3rd: Birmingham University event
DETAILS: More Fairtrade wine is being sampled on the 3rd March at Birmingham University; both students and staff are holding their fifth wine tasting event, highlighting co-operative Fairtrade wines and the stories behind them.

March 4th: Midlands Co-op Afternoon
DETAILS: Around 400 members of the Midlands Co-operative Society are preparing to strut their stuff from 12:30 pm at the Tower Ballroom in Edgbaston, Birmingham for an afternoon of dancing and refreshments, all in an effort to raise the profile of Fairtrade.

March 4th: Aston University event
DETAILS: Aston Uni is holding a series of Fairtrade events on campus.

March 5th: LUCIA Charity gig
DETAILS: On Saturday from 8:00 pm Gary Allcock's “Allstars” are playing swing at Kings Heath Cricket Club; proceeds to the Fairtrade Charity LUCIA.

March 9th: FAB BCU Visit
DETAILS: FAB is visiting Birmingham City University’s Nursing and Midwifery Campus with a host of Fairtrade stalls offering allsorts of goodies, between 11:30 am and 2:00 pm.

March the 10th: Shared Earth school story day
DETAILS: The ethical store Shared Earth in New Street is inviting schoolchildren from across the City to listen to stories on Fairtrade.

Throughout the fortnight, Holy Trinity School will be holding classes organised by FAB member Marcus Belben culminating in a presentation on Friday 11th March at which FAB members will hear learn of the work the school has done.

One of the final events is Birmingham University Fairtrade Fashion Show in their Great Hall. Starting at 6.30 pm, it promises to be a spectacular finale! The event has been entirely organised by the same students who have such a passion in Fairtrade that they're also holding events on almost every day during Fairtrade Fortnight.

No other city or town is holding this many events - many of which we have not even mentioned here! For more details on any of the events, contact John Boyle (Midlands Co-operative) on 07736 792518 or email john.boyle@midlandsco-op.com.

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Revolver World gets busy during Fairtrade Fortnight!

February 24th, 2011

Find out all you need to know about Revolver Worlds activity during the Fairtrade Fortnight, taking place between 28 February - 13 March.

On the 28th of February we're launching our new product - a range of 100% Fairtrade roasted coffees! This has been under wraps for a long time and what you may have seen us refer to as Project Fava. All very secret agent... On launch you will be able to buy two different types of coffee - a roasted ground Colombia single origin and a delicious Africa blend in 39 Midcounties Co-operative stores - or directly from our website. We're also running a promotion where you can get a free music track and half price organic Fairtrade ecru cotton T-shirt with every purchase, more details will be on the web site on the product launch day.

On Wednesday the 2nd of March, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Revolver World takes part in the BLOOD SWEAT AND TRAFFIC Fairtrade events in the Birmingham Cathedral St Phillips Square - come along and you will be able to listen to representatives from People Tree, LUCIA and Midlands Cooperative speaking on a variety of topics. Admission is free and there will be refreshments and music to boot!

On the 11th of march Revolver World will be at two events at the same time! Catch us at the REDRESS FASHION SHOW (at the University of Birmingham, B15 2TU, from 6.30 pm) and come talk to our Managing Director Paul Birch, who will also be interviewing David Greenwood-Haigh from Divine Chocolate at St. Bart's Church in Wolverhampton - all proceeds to The LUCIA Charity. More details on all these events next week... In the meantime, follow us on Twitter and feel free to ask us any questions!

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