Fairtrade Label Japan’s “Fairtrade Workplace Registration System” has seen a significant expansion 18 months after its launch, with participating companies now spanning a wide range of industries. The system encourages businesses to...
Valentine’s Day is often treated as a sprint of glossy packaging, imported ingredients and impulse gifting. But we are also seeing some taking the reins and steering towards a more sustainable gifting season. Here are six brands that suggest gifts...
Sapporo City in Hokkaido has officially secured its second renewal as a Fair Trade Town, a designation that recognises the city’s sustained commitment to ethical consumption and international social justice. Sapporo first earned the title in 2019...
Nagoya City will host the 15th Annual World Fair Trade Day Coffee Summit on Saturday, 3 May at Hisaya Odori Park. The city celebrates its 10th year as a Fair Trade Town, embracing the theme “Take a Step Towards a Fair Future”. Coffee...
Fair trade brand People Tree will introduce a new flavor to its popular fall and winter limited-edition “Fair Trade & Organic Chocolate” lineup in late October. The new addition, “Bitter with Strawberry & Marc de...
Have you seen the 2006 movie Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou? Gems, precious stones and rare metals have been the source of beauty as much as misery, creating violent competition and destroying nature. Now...
Against the picturesque backdrop of beautiful autumn scenes in Kyoto, an event where ethical shopping, jogging and litter picking come together for a unique experience is set to take place. On November 11, the event “Fair Trade Shop Tour &...
VANILLABEANS, the esteemed chocolate brand operated by Chocolate Design Inc., revealed a renewed website on October 6, aiming to enrich user experience. In an effort to offer patrons a more engaging online shopping journey, the brand has unveiled a...
Fair Trade Label Japan celebrated its 30th year with the unveiling of the “Fairtrade Japan Award 2023.” This non-profit, aligned with Fairtrade International, saw its inception as a beacon for sustainable and ethical trading practices in...
Sisam Fair Trade + design revealed last month its certification in all nine categories of the Apparel Zero Waste Accreditation, marking a significant victory in its stride as a zero-waste apparel business. This annual certification places rigorous...