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Better market access for producers in four TDC projects

October 28th 2014

Better market access for producers in four Trade for Development Centre projects. What do Palestinian cooperatives, Peruvian loggers, Bolivian organic farmers and Congolese coffee growers have in common? They all look for a way out of poverty and conflict by strengthening their organisation and searching for markets for their improved products. To achieve that dream each of them received a real boost of the Trade for Development Centre.

Market study: Fairtrade products in Kenya

October 23rd 2014

Fairtrade, the most widely recognised ethical label in the world was launched in Kenya in 2013. That’s why the TDC commissioned a study that will enable Fairtrade stakeholders to have a better understanding of consumers’ awareness and attitudes towards Fairtrade or ethical trade in general. The study highlights the shopping criteria and media consumption which define the potential for Fairtrade products in the Kenyan market.

Fairytale: small fair trade gifts for all occasions

September 18th 2014

Barbara Brugmans is a woman of heart and extraordinary energy, and in her own way she makes her own contribution to cooperation with and for the benefit of women all over the world. Just ten years ago, she started her own online shop for fair trade almonds. In 2010 her efforts were rewarded with a Be Fair Award from the Trade for Development Centre.

Belvas, a passion for chocolate and exports

September 7th 2014

Who would have thought that the pralines of a small mouscronnoise chocolate factory on the verge of bankruptcy, bought out almost ten years ago, would become an essential product in organic grocery shops around the world and find its place among the greatest Belgian chocolate makers, while respecting the principles of fair trade?

Biodia: fair trade Italian pasta with fair trade Belgian milk

June 8th 2014

A farm where three generations share the work has almost become a curiosity. This is the case of De Zwaluw in Lovendegem, which also combines innovation and long-term vision with a fair and ecological way of working. A dream partner for the organic food wholesaler Biosano, which produces fair trade milk and milk chocolate under the Biodia label.

Fair Trade Connection: Because producers have stories to tell

June 1st 2014

A communication agency specially dedicated to fair trade that offers on-demand photos, videos, advice and marketing training, with a special focus on social networks? We had to think about it. Ronny Hermosa did it.

Meer dan Mooi: fashionable fair

May 8th 2014

Five years ago, Nancy De Poorter opened a gift shop with an online shop in Zammel, near Geel. It was during her work as a volunteer in the Wereldwinkel in Westerlo, which is more focused on food, that she discovered a passion for fairly produced gifts. Meer dan Mooi has developed from a shop selling fair trade gifts and home decoration items to a fair trade clothing shop where the organic aspect is also important.

KrisKras, a small actor with big ambitions

April 7th 2014

Although KrisKras VZW is only a small actor in the Flemish tour operator sector, it is a successful organisation. Moreover, this year it is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. From CO2 offsetting to more responsible water consumption: coordinator Nele Decoodt tells us about the vision and values of this unique tour operator.

Quantitative consumer survey: fashion accessories and home decoration in Tanzania and Kenya

December 28th 2013

There is a lot of potential for high quality and uniquely designed fashion accessories and artifacts in both Kenya and Tanzania. With the rise in demand for these products among the locals due to the growth of the middle class, special emphasis needs to be put to target this group.

Ethical product trends in South Africa

November 17th 2013

A major obstacle for organisations promoting ethical products is the lack of market information. This is why The Trade for Development Centre (TDC – a programme of the Belgian Development Agency, decided to have market research conducted on ethical, sustainable products in different developing countries within the framework of its Producer Support Programme.

Better market access for producers in four TDC projects

Market study: Fairtrade products in Kenya

Fairytale: small fair trade gifts for all occasions

Belvas, a passion for chocolate and exports

Biodia: fair trade Italian pasta with fair trade Belgian milk

Meer dan Mooi: fashionable fair

KrisKras, a small actor with big ambitions

Quantitative consumer survey: fashion accessories and home decoration in Tanzania and Kenya

Ethical product trends in South Africa

Better market access for producers in four TDC projects

Market study: Fairtrade products in Kenya

Fairytale: small fair trade gifts for all occasions

Belvas, a passion for chocolate and exports

Biodia: fair trade Italian pasta with fair trade Belgian milk

Meer dan Mooi: fashionable fair

KrisKras, a small actor with big ambitions

Quantitative consumer survey: fashion accessories and home decoration in Tanzania and Kenya

Ethical product trends in South Africa

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