08 02, 2022 |
10 ways that you can support Fairtrade Fortnight in 2022 February 8th 2022 | Events, Fairtrade At Coliman Allfresch, we are proud supporters of Fairtrade Fortnight. We’ve seen, first-hand, the incredible impact that Fairtrade has on the lives of its producers. Our Fairtrade Socio-Cultural Center, located in Tecomán, Mexico, was funded by Fairtrade premiums. This project will benefit ... |
26 11, 2021 |
What is the difference between ethical, eco-conscious and sustainable? November 26th 2021 | Fairtrade, Organic In recent years, shifts in consumer buying habits have driven monumental changes across the food and drink industry. In its Ethical Consumer Markets Report, Ethical Consumer found that ethical consumer spending is rapidly growing in the UK. In fact, ethical expenditure over the last decade has mo... |
02 08, 2021 |
Nourishing the world – how do we achieve our mission August 2nd 2021 | Coliman, Coliman Allfresch, Fairtrade As producers of fresh produce, we are utterly dependent on the earth. The only way to continue doing what we do is if the natural world is stable and healthy. Our value lies in the environment and the people who make our company what it is. These are our collaborators, their families, local commu... |
19 02, 2021 |
Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 – Choose the World You Want February 19th 2021 | Bananas, Coliman, Coliman Allfresch, Fairtrade, Organic Fairtrade Fortnight is back! A two-week campaign, Fairtrade Fortnight aims to highlight the plight of farmers around the world by informing the everyday consumer about the origins of their food and products and some of the effects of their purchases. Initiated by the Fairtrade Foundation in 199... |
22 10, 2020 |
The Fairtrade Movement – Community, Sustainability and Fairness October 22nd 2020 | Andrade Sun Farms, Bananas, Coliman, Coliman Allfresch, Fairtrade We have all seen the Fairtrade logo and assumed that it entails exactly what the name implies, fair trade. While this is true. The Fairtrade movement entails so much more than just trading fairly. How it all started The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 in the UK. This was the res... |
25 08, 2020 |
Why Organic September is more important now than ever before August 25th 2020 | Bananas, Coliman, Coliman Allfresch, Events, Fairtrade, Organic To say that 2020 has been an unpredictable year would be an understatement. As we still find ourselves in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, people are now more than ever before aware of the importance of taking care of their health as well as the health of the planet and its’ inhabitants. We ... |
25 02, 2020 |
Proud Supporters of Fairtrade Fortnight 2020 February 25th 2020 | Andrade Sun Farms, Bananas, Coliman, Coliman Allfresch, Events, Fairtrade, Limes, Producers At Coliman Allfresch, we are proud supporters of Fairtrade Fortnight 2020, which runs from 24th February - 8th March. The campaign aims to intensify the spotlight on Fairtrade and the positive impact it has on people and the environment. What is Fairtrade Fortnight? For two weeks each year, thou... |
29 01, 2020 |
Why 2020 should be the year that you switch to Fairtrade January 29th 2020 | Bananas, Coliman, Coliman Allfresch, Fairtrade, Organic Fairtrade is about paying a fair price for the food that we eat. Fairtrade is one of the greatest successes of the ethical consumer movement but why aren’t more of us buying Fairtrade? In this post, we look at why 2020 should be the year that you switch to Fairtrade. What are the benefits of ... |
20 01, 2020 |
Coliman Export Mexican Bananas into China January 20th 2020 | Announcements, Bananas, Coliman, Coliman Allfresch, Fairtrade, Organic, Producers Coliman is set to be one of the first producers to export Mexican bananas into China as part of a new strategic alliance with Golden Aurora Fresh Fruit Trading. The first shipment is due to arrive in Shanghai mid-February, marking the beginning of what is hoped to be a long-term relationship. As... |
06 12, 2019 |
Working Towards a Sustainable Future December 6th 2019 | Bananas, Coliman, Coliman Allfresch, Fairtrade, Organic, Producers At Coliman Allfresch we have a shared vision for sustainable production. Where possible we strive for sustainability. Not just for commercial gain but for the prosperity of the people and our environment. A sustainable supply chain, working for all. But what does it mean to work towards a sustainabl... |
29 09, 2019 |
Organic September – What You Need to Know September 29th 2019 | Coliman, Fairtrade, Organic Coliman Allfresch is proud to support Organic September. Organic September is a yearly month-long campaign led by the Soil Association. The campaign aims to encourage people to make small changes when it comes to their buying habits. As a result, Organic September educates on the benefits of organ... |
15 04, 2019 |
Why You Should Consider Making the Switch to Fairtrade Produce April 15th 2019 | Fairtrade As consumers, we’re often told we should make the switch to Fairtrade products, particularly when it comes to fresh produce such as bananas, sugar and coffee, but the majority of us don’t really understand what the impact of Fairtrade means and the difference that we can make – when we switch ... |
31 10, 2018 |
What Is the Difference Between Fairtrade, Organic & Organic Fairtrade Fresh Produce? October 31st 2018 | Bananas, Fairtrade, Organic What is the difference between Fairtrade and organic and where does organic Fairtrade fresh produce fit into the mix? Read the full article here. |
24 10, 2018 |
How Organic and Fairtrade Certification is Driving Transparency in Our Food Supply October 24th 2018 | Fairtrade, Organic Sustainable food supply is firmly on the agenda. Consumers are becoming more aware of what they’re eating, where it’s grown, and how it’s produced. |
25 09, 2018 |
Why Organic & Fairtrade Often Go Hand in Hand September 25th 2018 | Fairtrade, Organic Thanks to Organic September many more conscious consumers will be on the lookout for organically certified produce. We consider how organic combined with Fairtrade further drives fairness and sustainability. |
25 02, 2018 |
Proudly Supporting Fairtrade Fortnight February 25th 2018 | Fairtrade Today marks the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight. Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 26th February to 11th March 2018. The Fairtrade Fortnight campaign encourages consumers and retailers to support the farmers and workers who grow our food. “Fairtrade Fortnight aims to put a spotlight on trade. Wh... |