Fair trade Easter chocolate: a real treat

Looking for fair trade Easter chocolate that does more than just taste good? With Oxfam Fair Trade Easter chocolate, you consciously choose quality, craftsmanship and social responsibility this year. Our Easter chocolate is made according to Belgian artisanal tradition, using fairly traded and sustainably grown ingredients. But it doesn’t stop …

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Why our coffee from Congo is temporarily missing the Fairtrade label 

You might notice something unusual on our Congolese coffee packs: the Fairtrade logo is temporarily missing. Here’s why. This change has nothing to do with product quality: it is directly linked to the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, which currently prevents Fairtrade’s independent auditors from carrying out onsite inspections.  Our fair trade coffee is grown in a …

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Julien Tayoro bij het bordje over 'revenu vital' of leefbaar inkomen.

Living Income: Finally at the heart of the cocoa agenda 

After years of advocacy, a major milestone has been reached: today, 79 % of Belgian chocolate actors invest in sustainable production with a clear ambition: ending deforestation and child labour. That represents a huge step forward. Yet the road ahead remains long. In Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), three out of four people working in cocoa still do not earn enough to live …

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Update on PARC–Al-Reef, Palestinian Partner for Olive Oil, Maftoul Couscous and Dates

The genocide in Palestine continues despite the so-called ceasefire with serious consequences for PARC–Al-Reef, one of Oxfam’s fair trade partners. That’s why we continue to support them through emergency aid and product sales. In Palestine, the vast majority of people depend on agriculture. While Israel still benefits from a trade agreement with the …

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What does sustainability really mean?

For over 50 years, we’ve chosen trade that respects people, the planet, and the future. Today, we’re launching our 2024 sustainability report: a clear look at how we put those values into action. From fair prices for farmers to investments in climate, living income and women’s projects. Curious to see …

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Terra Roxa and Oxfam: 30 Years of Partnership in Fair Trade

Fair trade has been a cornerstone of the DNA of Luxembourg-based company Terra Roxa – fair & bio for over 30 years. As a wholesaler, Terra Roxa supplies organic and fair trade products to its clients, mainly dry food products and beverages. Its customers include Wereldwinkels, grocery stores, the hospitality …

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Win-win with Saint Nicholas or Santa. Delicious chocolate with fair cocoa!

Saint Nicholas or Christmas chocolates you can enjoy to the fullest. Because: it’s of the best quality, made according to Belgian tradition… and fair trade. You’ll be doing yourself, your colleagues, and our cocoa partners a great favour. Those who’ve been good get fair trade chocolate. Because Santa or Saint …

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Oxfam Fair Trade wins 2 awards and becomes Belgium’s #1 Fairtrade coffee (again) 

We are thrilled to announce that Oxfam Fair Trade has won two Frontrunner Awards 2024! We were honored in the Fairtrade Premium in Belgium and Communication & Marketing categories—and we become again Belgium’s top-selling Fairtrade coffee brand, after landing a second place the previous year.   #1 Fairtrade Premium in Belgium  …

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Save the date: 21 May ’25 – Webinar Bite To Fight – with Julien Tayoro

Bite To Fight, what’s in a name? In this case: with every bite of a Bite to Fight-chocolate bar, you support Ivorian cocoa farmers in their fight for a living income. But what does that mean exactly? Discover everything you want to know during this session — and ask your questions …

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Congo Coffee from Oxfam Ranked #1 in Blind Tasting by Caffènation

Rob Berghmans, founder of the well-known Antwerp-based coffee roaster Caffènation (20 years old, 4 locations), was invited by Gazet van Antwerpen to participate in a blind cupping session of 14 different arabica coffee brands. His verdict? Oxfam Fair Trade’s Congo coffee scored the highest in taste, and he praised its …

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Fairtrade bio frisdranken in blik

Making easy peasy lemon(ade) squeezy mocktails and cocktail

Ready for summer? Surprise your guests with an organic, fair and fresh drink. Set the bar high with Oxfam Fair Trade lemonade, cola, iced tea and apple-ginger soft drinks. Refreshing sodas for every foodie, organically grown without polluting pesticides and with respect for the people who make them. Organic, fresh …

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Oxfam Fair Trade: double-check for people and planet

Oxfam Fair Trade is one of Belgium’s pioneers in fair trade. In 2023, we continued to focus on offering quality products. Always with a social and ecological impact. In this sustainability report, we evaluate our impact and efforts for people and planet in four areas: Our sustainability report in 4 …

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Chilean wine market in troubled waters

Over the years, Chile has become a renowned wine country. Its mild climate and fertile soil provide unique growing opportunities for exceptional grape varieties such as Carmenère. Currently the Chilean wine market encounters environmental and economic challenges. Fair trade principles offer an answer. The direct link with the people on …

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Strengthen sustainable decisions

City of Veurne wants to lead by example. As a town or municipality, opting for fair trade or sustainable products reinforces sustainable decisions. You put your money where your mouth is. “We look at whether products are made with respect for the environment. As few pesticides as possible are used, …

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