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Fair Trade Week in Belgium

Overview

Belgium’s annual Fair Trade Week, scheduled for October 7 to 17, 2026, aims to promote sustainable consumption and support small producers in the Global South. The campaign focuses on fair trade principles such as equitable pricing, long-term agreements, and respect for environmental and worker rights.

As the week commenced, various organizations including Climaxi, vzw ’t Uilekot, and Eco & Fair launched promotional activities. Initiatives included the distribution of fairtrade chocolate mousses and coffee exchange programs. In Gistel, the Oxfam-Wereldwinkel highlighted Congolese coffee from the Women’s Hope cooperative through discussions and product exchanges. Local hospitality businesses also joined the campaign by offering fairtrade-themed meals and discount vouchers for the local World Shop.

Entities

Belgium · Oxfam-Wereldwinkel · Women’s Hope · Climaxi · Geel

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Fairtrade Week initiatives launched across Belgium

    Various Belgian organizations are celebrating Fairtrade Week through coffee exchanges, free fairtrade chocolate mousse tastings, and special menu items at local eateries to promote ethical trade.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fair Trade Week to be held across Belgium in October 2026

    Belgium will host Fair Trade Week from October 7 to 17, 2026, promoting sustainable products and fair wages for global producers, with local activities planned in cities like Geel.

Sources

denderjournaal.be · geel.be · gistel.be · hooglede.be · nieuwskrant.be · nijkerk.nieuws.nl · nuus.be · persregiodender.be · robtv.be