Meet Bennetto Natural Foods, an ethical chocolate brand that's not just satisfying our chocolate cravings but is also deeply rooted in a mission to make the world a little sweeter, in every sense of the word. Sitting down with Lucy Bennetto, we had a chat about the complexities of ethical sourcing, their commitment to sustainability and why doing things the right way matters. 

Every week, Kiwi households spend $77 on products linked to modern slavery, yet New Zealand's progress towards a Modern Slavery Act is frustratingly slow. With the government's hesitant approach, fair&good advocates for immediate action. We discuss the need for robust legislation, the impact of governmental delays, and how Kiwis can urge their MPs to prioritise this pressing issue. Join us in demanding change for a fairer, more ethical New Zealand.

Behind our ‘’cruelty-free’’ beauty products lies a reality so cruel that it’s been concealed for decades. World Vision’s Morgan Theakston explores her makeup bag in light of World Vision’s recent report that exposes the cosmetic industry’s dirty secret of child labour and gives us all a few tips on how we can all make our beauty routines a little kinder!

As Christmas approaches, shops are lined with chocolate treats, but behind the sweet facade of brightly coloured foil lies the bitter taste of slavery and child labour. World Vision’s Advocacy Campaigns and Policy Advisor Morgan Theakston explores the dark side of a favourite holiday treat.

Why do we at fair&good place so much emphasis on harnessing the power of consumer demand to reach a TIPPING POINT in ethical consumption? In fact, it is at the core of all that we do. In this opinion piece, our co-founder, Dr Susan Maiava, explains how we have what economists refer to as our Purchasing Power - to create a Tipping Point in demand for ethical products just by the choices we make when we shop every day.

What if the items we add to our home could satisfy more than our comfort or Pinterest-worthy aesthetic? What if they could not just embody your values, but influence meaningful change in the lives of the artisans and workers who crafted them?

We’re featuring some of our favourite ethical homeware brands not only offer functional or beautiful products, but also go the extra mile to put their makers first.

In this guest blog, Amanda Janoo argues that we all have the power to reshape the way our economy works. The economy isn't just about big corporations and politicians, but about us, how we live, and what we value. Janoo encourages us to think about the kind of world we want to live in, especially with elections just around the corner. She says it's time for an economy that puts people and the environment first, and we agree. Change is not only possible but is already happening.

New data analysis from charity Mindful Money shows that Kiwisaver investments in companies the public want to avoid have hit record levels. Across all KiwiSaver funds, there is $8.6 billion of funds invested in issues that the public want to avoid. This amounts to 8.9% of total KiwiSaver funds.

Learn how you can find out what funds you’re supporting with Mindful Money and make the switch to ethical alternatives today.

At the end of 2022 fair&good launched a new online tool, to make it even easier for New Zealanders to find and buy brands and products that are ethically sourced. We call it FIND FAIR.

It’s easy to download and use, and it expands your ethical shopping choices to a much wider range of ethical brands or products made with ethical ingredients. 

We’re breaking down exactly what FIND FAIR is, why we created it and how you know you can trust this tool for your ethical shopping needs.

Martin Luther King famously said, "Before you've finished your breakfast this morning, you've depended on more than half the world”. He couldn’t be more correct.

We’re celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight (3rd -16th August 2022) by highlighting the incredible Fairtrade-certified brands on our directory. We’re so proud to showcase these Kiwi brands that are saying ‘yes’ to a fairer future for people across the globe and the planet we all share!

PS: Learn how you can win a Fairtrade goodie pack from us!

Did you know that 20% of the world's cocoa is produced by children? That’s one too many children being exploited for a sweet treat.

This World Day Against Child Labour, we and our friends from Just Kai are encouraging chocolate companies to buy from suppliers that do good instead! Will you help us make an impact?

You might have spotted their signature B logo on one of your favourite ethical brands. But what does it mean to be a certified B Corporation? And what makes them stand out from other sustainable certifications?

We asked Tim Jones, The Grow Good Guy to spill the B!

No one should die for fashion. This year, Fashion Revolution is calling on global citizens to rise up together for a regenerative, restorative and revolutionary new fashion system. We caught up with the Fashion Revolution team in NZ to learn more about why this movement matters and how you can get involved.

This International Women’s Day, we’re championing the wahine who are often overlooked from the mainstream "women's empowerment" narrative: the women who make the products we cherish.

Read the story of two Kiwi brands, Krama&Co and Above Rubies that are #BreakingTheBias and enabling women in Southeast Asia to build better lives through ethical trade.

Love - it’s powerful, inspiring and if used for good, can be used to change the world.

In the spirit of celebrating love this Valentine’s Day, we spoke to some of the wonderful couples on fair&good who are using their business to do what they love AND make a positive impact.

Find out what it’s really like to run an ethical business together and how they balance love and business.

The festive season is here! Maybe you’re thinking of putting a box of fine chocolates under the tree, or stuffing a chocolate Santa into your child’s stocking. Just Kai has prepared a guide of delicious, ethical chocolate that is sweet for everyone involved.

Ethical shopping can be a tricky affair. With more companies using buzzwords like “green”, “sustainable” and “artisan-made”, it’s tough to separate good ethics from good marketing.

At fair&good, we make ethical shopping easy by doing the research so you don’t have to! We’ve put together a beginner’s guide with 5 simple steps to shopping ethically.

In 2020, Moroccan strawberry pickers who travelled to Spain for harvest were trapped there by Covid-19 border closures and found to be living in squalid conditions and working extreme hours.

A better system is needed to protect the people who makes our products. A system that exists to capture the voices of all workers and isn’t open to influence.

This article was previously published in the NZ Herald, 26 October 2021. It is reproduced here with permission.

When a large company chooses to be ethical, the impact they can have is huge. We hear a lot of about unethical practices from big companies, but there is good news to celebrate too!

Heather from Just Kai shares her research about some name brands that are making a difference.

How much of the clothes we buy from big fashion retailers are truly ethical? What do we really know about the people behind our clothes? Tearfund NZ invites us to find out with their Ethical Fashion Guide and Report.