A look at the year that was

Posted on 22 December 2011, 16:38

Significant successes in our international advocacy, a new Executive Director, a new project in the Philippines, and a surge in international support are just a few of the highlights of 2011.To mark the end of this eventful year, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten most well read news stories on our website that also aptly summarise just what we did at Fairfood International in 2011.

Wake up! Emerald nuts: The campaign against child labour in the cashew nut industry that brought in the support of people all over the world.

To Diageo! Diageo commits to acquiring cream from sustainable sources for its Baileys brand.

Nothing as certain as death and taxes: The launch of a new paper discussing the need for tax planning by businesses.

1.1 Million Euros for Fairfood’s Fruit Lobby: The Dutch Postcode Lottery supports Fairfood International with an additional 1.1 million Euros. This enables Fairfood to encourage the fruit industry to make its practices more sustainable.

Meet Anselm Iwundu, Fairfood International’s new Executive Director: Anselm Iwundu takes over the helm of Fairfood International on the 1st of August 2011.

On their way to sustainability: Lidl, Europe’s biggest discount supermarket, commits to certifying two of its home brand chocolates.

Expanding sustainability goals at Kraft: Kraft committed to source 100% sustainably sourced coffee beans for its European brands by 2015, as a member of the 4C Association.

If it’s organic, is it also child labour free?: A supporter poses a question about various certifications.

Is there a need for force? Fairfood International writes a report on forced labour.

Debating Pineapples: We organised a successful debate, where experts and supporters discussed issues in the pineapple industry and their possible solutions.

If there are any other articles you really liked from our website, please let us know. We will make sure to have more on those topics in 2012 too.