Victoria’s La Trobe University was today recognised for its significant commitment to Fairtrade and its contribution to the empowerment of developing countries’ farmers and workers with the awarding of Fair Trade University status by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ).

Ben & Jerry’s has just announced its commitment to go fully Fairtrade across its entire global flavour portfolio.  From Cherry Garcia to Chocolate Fudge Brownie, all of the flavours in all of the countries where Ben & Jerry’s is sold (including Australia) will be converted to Fairtrade Certified™ ingredients by the end of 2013.  

At last it’s happening, thanks to everybody who has helped us campaign for Fairtrade bananas, they are finally here in New Zealand. 

Fairtrade Certified bananas are being brought in from the El Guabo cooperative in Ecuador by a New Zealand owned company called All Good Organics.

Through Fairtrade, growers at El Guabo have already been able to invest projects for the community: in a medical clinic for workers and families, a retirement fund for growers and in education for local children.