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Puro fair trade coffee to the rescue of the rainforest

September 30th 2015

Every year, millions of kilos of Puro Fairtrade Coffee are sold around the world. For CEO Frans Van Tilborg, entrepreneurship does not only mean making a profit, but also caring about people and the planet. Part of Puro’s turnover is therefore spent on buying portions of endangered rainforest, with the aim of protecting it in the long term. Since its launch ten years ago, Puro has already acquired an area of equatorial forest equivalent to more than 10,000 football pitches.

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Candico: millions of kilos of fair trade sugar

September 22nd 2015

Last year, more than 22 thousand tonnes of sugar products left the Candico factory in Merksem, near Antwerp. Some 50% of them were Fairtrade-labelled. The factory, which employs 78 people, packs cane sugar imported via the port of Antwerp; it also produces candy sugar.

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Opinion poll: Sustainable products on the work floor

September 1st 2015

How many employers choose sustainable products on the work floor? This opinion poll carried out by ProFacts for the Trade for Development Centre shows that employers are less willing to buy fair or sustainable products than individual consumers: 33% of employers purchase sustainable products compared to 54% of consumers.

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ACP: Fair trade and promotional workwear

August 24th 2015

The ACP textile printing workshop, which offers Fair Trade promotional and workwear, is clearly feeling an increase in both supply and interest in sustainable clothing. However, although “many customers are asking about the most sustainable choice, when it comes to making the final decision, even the most committed organisations opt for the cheapest product, which can be extremely frustrating for us,” says Director Dirk Piret.

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Oxfam-Wereldwinkels: Trade for structural change

August 10th 2015

For more than forty years the Oxfam-Wereldwinkels fair trade shops have brought together volunteers to advocate structural changes in North–South trade relations. “We are pioneers: first, we always try to put the mark as high as possible, and second, we try to convince the public of our story,” says Oxfam-Wereldswinkels director Joris Rossie.

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Oxfam-Magasins du monde: a citizens’ movement

August 3rd 2015

From Oxfam-Magasins du monde we know the shops where you can buy a plethora of high quality fair trade products. Regular customers regularly visit these shops to buy their wine, fruit juices, cereals, coffee or fair trade handicrafts and body care products. The less regulars usually visit during the holiday season, because the shops are full of original gift ideas. But behind the stalls there is a great citizen movement, a pioneer of fair trade that manages to mobilise thousands of volunteers to change mentalities.

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Citizen Café Altérez-vous

March 9th 2015

A citizens’ café is generally a convivial place where social issues are discussed. In Louvain-la-Neuve, the concept has been refined. It is not only a question of making citizens aware of a social problem, but also of proving that a company that respects all ethical principles, even in a difficult sector such as the hotel and catering industry, can be profitable.

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GingerLove: Fair alternative for coffee or tea

March 4th 2015

GingerLove is a hot frothy drink. This mix of citrus fruits, ginger and herbs has made its way from Lombardia, the restaurant where it was created, to many a kitchen. Meanwhile, its creator, Alain Indria, has designed two new flavours: Coconut Vibrations and GreenLove.

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Klingele: chocolate from heaven

March 2nd 2015

Klingele has been in the chocolate business for more than 20 years and is specialised in sugar-free organic and fair trade chocolate. In addition to its own brands – Balance and Green Dream – the company produces chocolate for other brands. Chances are your supermarket also has products made by Klingele on its shelves.

Read more »

Puro fair trade coffee to the rescue of the rainforest

September 30th 2015

Every year, millions of kilos of Puro Fairtrade Coffee are sold around the world. For CEO Frans Van Tilborg, entrepreneurship does not only mean making a profit, but also caring about people and the planet. Part of Puro’s turnover is therefore spent on buying portions of endangered rainforest, with the aim of protecting it in the long term. Since its launch ten years ago, Puro has already acquired an area of equatorial forest equivalent to more than 10,000 football pitches.

Read more »

Candico: millions of kilos of fair trade sugar

September 22nd 2015

Last year, more than 22 thousand tonnes of sugar products left the Candico factory in Merksem, near Antwerp. Some 50% of them were Fairtrade-labelled. The factory, which employs 78 people, packs cane sugar imported via the port of Antwerp; it also produces candy sugar.

Read more »

Opinion poll: Sustainable products on the work floor

September 1st 2015

How many employers choose sustainable products on the work floor? This opinion poll carried out by ProFacts for the Trade for Development Centre shows that employers are less willing to buy fair or sustainable products than individual consumers: 33% of employers purchase sustainable products compared to 54% of consumers.

Read more »

ACP: Fair trade and promotional workwear

August 24th 2015

The ACP textile printing workshop, which offers Fair Trade promotional and workwear, is clearly feeling an increase in both supply and interest in sustainable clothing. However, although “many customers are asking about the most sustainable choice, when it comes to making the final decision, even the most committed organisations opt for the cheapest product, which can be extremely frustrating for us,” says Director Dirk Piret.

Read more »

Oxfam-Wereldwinkels: Trade for structural change

August 10th 2015

For more than forty years the Oxfam-Wereldwinkels fair trade shops have brought together volunteers to advocate structural changes in North–South trade relations. “We are pioneers: first, we always try to put the mark as high as possible, and second, we try to convince the public of our story,” says Oxfam-Wereldswinkels director Joris Rossie.

Read more »

Oxfam-Magasins du monde: a citizens’ movement

August 3rd 2015

From Oxfam-Magasins du monde we know the shops where you can buy a plethora of high quality fair trade products. Regular customers regularly visit these shops to buy their wine, fruit juices, cereals, coffee or fair trade handicrafts and body care products. The less regulars usually visit during the holiday season, because the shops are full of original gift ideas. But behind the stalls there is a great citizen movement, a pioneer of fair trade that manages to mobilise thousands of volunteers to change mentalities.

Read more »

Citizen Café Altérez-vous

March 9th 2015

A citizens’ café is generally a convivial place where social issues are discussed. In Louvain-la-Neuve, the concept has been refined. It is not only a question of making citizens aware of a social problem, but also of proving that a company that respects all ethical principles, even in a difficult sector such as the hotel and catering industry, can be profitable.

Read more »

GingerLove: Fair alternative for coffee or tea

March 4th 2015

GingerLove is a hot frothy drink. This mix of citrus fruits, ginger and herbs has made its way from Lombardia, the restaurant where it was created, to many a kitchen. Meanwhile, its creator, Alain Indria, has designed two new flavours: Coconut Vibrations and GreenLove.

Read more »

Klingele: chocolate from heaven

March 2nd 2015

Klingele has been in the chocolate business for more than 20 years and is specialised in sugar-free organic and fair trade chocolate. In addition to its own brands – Balance and Green Dream – the company produces chocolate for other brands. Chances are your supermarket also has products made by Klingele on its shelves.

Read more »

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