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The dark underbelly of global chocolate production

April 13, 2022

Easter is almost here. However, buyers beware because there’s a sinister side to chocolate. The majority of the global chocolate market, including big brands such as Cadbury, are produced by heavily exploiting children.

Government urged to bring modern slavery legislation before the House as soon as possible

March 4, 2022

The Petitions Committee has responded to the petition of World Vision and Trade Aid.

Modern Slavery Legislation

July 25, 2024

Trade Aid is deeply saddened and concerned by the New Zealand government’s recent decision to disband the Modern Slavery Legislation Advisory Group. As long-time advocates for ethical practices and champions of fair trade, we believe this move represents a significant step backward in the fight against modern slavery and exploitation within global supply chains.

Surging Cocoa Prices and Their Impact

July 23, 2024

You may have recently seen headlines about the unprecedented surge in cocoa prices. This is a complex situation with no clear resolution in sight, but we at Trade Aid want to share our perspective on what is happening and its implications for our trading partners and for you.

Trade Aid shifts focus, progressively closing retail stores

March 22, 2024

Trade Aid recognises its 50 years of achievements and success during which the lives of thousands of producers and farmers have been improved. Trade Aid also has a responsibility to ensure the organisation’s viability for the next 50 years

Shifting Landscape of Ethiopian Coffee

December 11, 2023

Ethiopia is a country which is truly unique in the world of coffee – it is well known as the birthplace of the plant Coffea Arabica from which is obtained what is probably the most popular beverage in the world.

An Ethiopian Coffee Odyssey

Looking down from the plane window while descending into Addis Ababa for the first time in late 2005, I could see hundreds of houses dotted across the rural hillsides

Impact Story: Tagel Girma

Tagel Girma has a dream. He wants to save lives.

Tagel lives in rural Ethiopia, in the fertile coffee-growing region of Yirgacheffe. Growing up in an area which has seen very little development

Store closure dates

November 1, 2023

Saying goodbye isn’t easy. With heavy hearts, we’re bidding farewell to our beloved stores by the end of this year.

Just in time for Christmas!

October 18, 2023

New Milk Chocolate Orange and Dark Chocolate Mint Sticks

Woven with love

October 1, 2023

Our hand woven baskets are crafted with care, skill and love.

Lemon Crunch joins the range

September 12, 2023

There is an exciting new addition to the 100g Chocolate range. Organic Fair Trade Lemon Crunch Milk Chocolate, rich, smooth, lemon-infused milk chocolate with crunchy quinoa.

Trade Aid welcomes next step in overdue modern slavery legislation

July 28, 2023

Trade Aid welcomes the Government’s announcement today that reform to modern slavery legislation will be imminent, and hopes that firm action on this commitment to introduce a bill to Parliament will be prioritised to the short-term.

50 Years of Trading Fair

May 5, 2023

On World Fair Trade Day (13 May) we celebrate the possibility of using business to build a better world.

Coffee of the month – Autumn Roast

May 1, 2023

Our limited edition Autumn Roast celebrates co-operatives working in the regions of Guatemala, Congo and Mexico.

Chocolate the Trade Aid way

December 16, 2022

There is a huge amount of criticism about the chocolate industry, and often rightly so. Like you, we have concerns around how many behave within the industry, especially on the global stage.

Festive Brown Sugar Pavlova

December 13, 2022

Nothing says “It’s Christmas’ like a Festive Brown Sugar Pav topped with Baileys cream and toasted hazelnuts!

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We’re saying no to black friday

November 21, 2022

Black Friday is coming, and you won’t find a sale here. Big sales and frivolous consumerism creates excess, makes an unfair world and is hurting our environment.

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