the ford world rally team , also known as the ford motor co . team prior to 2005 , is ford motor company 's full factory world rally championship team .

in its current form , it has been a competitor since the 1997 season , when ford motor company 's motorsport arm selected the malcolm wilson motorsport company to run its factory team , entering the ford escort world rally car .

the new team took their first victory in the 1997 acropolis rally .

ford world rally team

ford world rally team has extended its partnership in the fia world rally championship with italian racewear manufacturer sparco .
2011 monster world rally team ford fiesta rs wrc pictures , photos , wallpapers .
the m - sport world rally team has officially pulled the covers off its ford fiesta rs for the 2016 world rally championship .
the ford fiesta rs world rally car unveiled on thursday will race in the 2012 fia world rally championship .
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“no . it’s the m - sport world rally team now , a private team with some technical assistance from ford . ”
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m - sport ford world rally team’s sébastien ogier and julien ingrassia missed out on vict . . .
m - sport ford world rally team’s sébastien ogier and julien ingrassia continue to lead r . . .
ken block and the monster world rally team’s new ford fiesta rs wrc and livery reveal plus 2011 event program .
1 sebastien ogier / julien ingrassia ( red bull ford m - sport world rally team fiesta rs wrc ) .
joins prodrive as team manager for its allstar rally team and secures european championship in team’s first year with driver krzysztof holowczyc .
becomes project manager for m - sport and the team’s ford focus fleet that competes in the fia world rally championship .
four - time world champion sebastien ogier has signed to drive for the m - sport world rally team next season .
“ford left the world rally championship at the end of 2012 , ” i said .
ford of europe has introduced an exciting new look for its 2008 fia world rally championship campaign . the focus rs world rally car , which powered ford to the manufacturers’ world title in both 2006 and 2007 , sports a striking modern livery while the squad will be named the bp ford abu dhabi world rally team for 2008 .
the m - sport world rally team ford fiesta rs wrcs will be adorned with an evolution of last year’s popular livery for the 2016 fia world rally championship ( wrc ) .
for their first world rally championship appearance of 2012 , the monster world rally team will—for the first time ever—have not one , but two ford fiestas rs entered for wrc mexico .
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continued in the same team for compete in the eight rounds of world rally championship 1995 .
m - sport world rally team is a racing team , owned by a former rally driver malcolm wilson and it is located in cockermouth ( cumbria , england ) . it currently competes in the world rally championship with ford fiesta wrc cars .
continues to fulfill its contract with ford with new
ford escort world rally car
and the management of the team pass to the boreham to malcolm wilson .
( ford sierra cosworth gr . a . ) . results in the world rally championship :
ford world rally team has extended its partnership in the fia world rally championship with italian racewear manufacturer sparco . the agreement ensures that sparco , which currently supplies overalls , boots , balaclavas and racing gloves to ford . . .
the extension of the partnership comes at an exciting time for the valvoline - backed ford world rally team which last month signed former world champion colin mcrae to drive the new ford focus rally car for the next two seasons .
the ford escort rs cosworth is a group a rally car featured in dirt rally .
the ford focus rally car ' 99 is a rally car produced by ford . it first appears in gran turismo 2 .
the new ford fiesta rs world rally car livery was revealed on thursday when the company ' s official team unveiled the new colors that will adorn the car in the 2012 fia world rally championship .
m - sport world rally team’s mads østberg and éric camilli will continue their 2016 fia world rally championship campaign next week – piloting their ecoboost - powered ford fiesta rs wrcs at the popular rally racc catalunya - costa daurada .
joins with toyota team europe to compete in the world rally championship with celica four gr . a .
citroen world rally team principal pierre budar felt kris meeke was out of control and left . . .
citroen team principal pierre budar believes the design of the manufacturer ' s c3 world rally . . .
four - times world rally champion sebastien ogier will race for the m - sport ford team next wrc season following volkswagen ' s withdrawal .
ford ' s wrc campaign boosted by partnership with abu dhabi bp - ford world rally team has strengthened its fia world rally championship title challenge by agreeing a new partnership with the abu dhabi tourism authority ( adta ) . the . . .
kris meeke would welcome sebastien ogier as his citroen team - mate for the 2017 world rally championship season .
in 2012 , ford motor company announced that it would be withdrawing its sponsorship from the ford world rally team which saw an end to the ford m - sport wrc partnership . however , m - sport continued to race under new sponsorship and would occasional receive support from ford but would no longer be racing under the ford world rally team name . ford however continued to race as a registered manufacturer with the support of m - sport in other rally series such as s2000 .
m - sport reveals its new look ford fiesta rs wrc for the 2015 world rally championship , beginning with the monte carlo rally .
the ford world rally team will take to the streets of león in mexico next week to raise money for uk - based charity , sport relief .
the monte carlo rally kicks off the 2017 fia world rally championship and marks the great return of the citroën racing team to the circuit .
one of the subaru impreza rally cars that mcrae drove during the 1996 world rally championship season .
reigning three - time european rally champion kajetan kajetanowicz will move into the world rally . . .
salonen finished the season 14 th in the driver world championship and helped the team to a sixth - place finish in the manufacturers world championship . in 1988 , in his final season with mazda rally team europe , salonen finished fifth in the driver world championship with the team finishing fourth in the manufacturer world championship .
working with ford’s mainstream engineers in england and germany , the ford world rally team designers have placed all major components low down and within the wheelbase of the rally car in a quest to create the perfectly balanced car .
the m - sport world rally team ford fiesta rs wrcs will be adorned with an exciting new livery this year as elfyn evans and ott tänak tackle the diverse nature of the 2015 fia world rally championship ( wrc ) .
today in england at the autosport international show , ford ' s all - new fiesta rs world rally car was unveiled in its new 2011 specification and color scheme . team driver mikko hirvonen and ford of europe motorsport chief gerard quinn revealed the colorful car , which is one of three to compete for the newly named ford abu dhabi world rally team .
ford’s last wrc year as a full manufacturer team was in 2012 . pic : lat
joins with toyota team europe for three years , but but after they sanctioned this team by the fia and not to run in the world championship , returns to ford .
( ford sierra cosworth gr . a ) . compete for the first time in rounds of world rally championship :
“the ford focus has many outstanding attributes which are a great foundation for creating a rally car , ” confirms malcolm wilson , director ford world rally team . “as a result , we have produced a sensational rally car with the unmistakable style of the focus . ”
the ford focus rs rally 2007 is a 2000s rally car featured in dirt rally , introduced to the game with modern masters update .
continues with volkswagen motorsport team with race touareg . win rally dakar argentina - chile win silkway rally in russia
this year , the formidable frenchman joins forces with the m - sport world rally team , piloting the all - new ford fiesta wrc throughout the 2017 season .
jani ' s old rival manfred stohl was building his own team for the season 2004 and paasonen was invited to drive one of the omv world rally team ' s group n mitsubishi in the 2004 fia production car world rally championship series .
in 2010 , martin and wilson continued to campaign another full fia world rally championship for the stobart m - sport ford rally team . the pair ' s best result was fifth at jordan rally and they helped the team to finish fourth overall in the manufacturers ' championship .
body : 1986 ford rs200 group b rally car ( 1 of 200 units built for the world rally championship ' s legendary group b homologation ) .
the ford focus rs rally 2007 is an up to 2000cc ( 4wd ) rally car in dirt 4 .
qatar m - sport world rally team’s ford fiesta rs wrc was on display at the uk’s traditional start to the motorsport season at the autosport international racing car show in birmingham today as the team revealed the livery of their new challenger for the 2013 fia world rally championship ( wrc ) .
a significantly different route for rally gb 2018 , britain ' s world rally championship round , . . .
the 2017 world rally championship could be one of the most open in the series ' history , reckon leading team bosses .
renews his contract with toyota team europe and becomes the first team driver with the same car .
in ford’s most visible worldwide programs , ford fiesta drivers mikko hirvonen and jari - matti latvala of the ford abu dhabi world rally team finished second and fourth in the world rally championship after a spirited battle that went down to the final event . the ford wrc duo captured three wins during the season . in all , fiesta had its most successful year in rally , capturing 16 regional and national championships worldwide .
ford did not officially enter any cars for these seasons after winning the 1979 world rally championship season , they instead concentrated on development of the stillborn ford escort rs 1700t . [ 5 ] however , ari vatanen did win the 1981 drivers championship in a rothmans liveried ford escort rs , this was run by david sutton cars , and not an official works ford world rally team .
in its 20 - year involvement with the world rally championship , the subaru team , in conjunction with its long - term partner , the banbury - based rally preparation specialist and engineering concern prodrive , won six world rally championship titles .
this time next month , ogier could be leading the m - sport world rally team , with his name and number one on the monte carlo rally entry list next to a ford fiesta rs wrc .
a ford dealership based on orkney have lent their historic reg numbers to top world rally championship team m - sport . you can find out how that came about here .
ford bp rallye sport will launch the new fia world rally championship ford focus rs wrc 04 in new zealand . the team earlier tested the new focus in portugal on gravel roadsm and were quite pleased with the changes . the new ford focus rs . . .
ford bp rallye sport will launch the new fia world rally championship ford focus rs wrc 04 in new zealand . the team earlier tested the new focus in portugal on gravel roadsm and were quite pleased with the changes .
we have a new generation of world rally cars , and a new team - it ' s certainly an exciting time .
responsible for the running of the entire team , our team principal , team manager and tyre specialist form the technical and logistical hub of the m - sport world rally team . devising the tactical approach taken by the team on each rally , these individuals assess everything from weather to changes in surface characteristics and car performance to determine the optimum strategy for each event .
the experienced fred gallagher , who partnered ari vatanen in the ford world rally team for two events this season , will co - drive for both rådström and jean - joseph .
the ford escort rs cosworth is a group a rally car in dirt 4 .
some see volkswagen ' s decision to quit the world rally championship as inevitable .
the ford focus rally car , like the road car , is all - new , sharing few parts with the ford escort which won more rallies than any other competition vehicle over the past 30 years . the ford world rally team designers - led by project manager guenther steiner - worked closely with the ford focus team from the small and medium vehicle centre at dunton , essex and cologne , germany to ensure unparalleled access to ford’s technology and resources .
the faw - vw rally team wins both the manufacturers ' and drivers ' titles .
to suit the latest world rally regulations , ford evolved a new escort , the world rally car , for 1997 . this version won two world championship rounds in double world champion sainz ' s hands , the tough acropolis rally in greece and rally indonesia - the escort ' s final victory at world championship level . in a desperately hard - fought series , the escort wrc also took second in the manufacturers ' standings .
provide the team with the clothing that allows them to perform on all rounds of the fia world rally championship - from the sub - zero temperatures of rally sweden to the blistering heat of rally mexico .
m - sport team principal malcolm wilson was impressed with world rally champion sebastien ogier ' s performance as he tested the 2017 ford fiesta rs wrc for the first time on friday .
last year ' s rally gb winner elfyn evans feels the revamped route for wales ' 2018 world rally . . .
total is proud to be a partner of team peugeot hansen in the 2014 fia world rallycross championship .
in 2011 , martin returns to the wrc for the sixth year alongside wilson . the duo will be competing under the m - sport stobart ford world rally team banner alongside team - mates mads østberg and henning solberg . they will contest the season in ford ' s all - new challenger for 2011 – the ford fiesta rs wrc .
throw $ 30m – probably about the cost of one of its nascar teams – in wilson’s direction and the ford world rally team would ape volkswagen global domination for the next four years .
ford will not win the world rally title this year - but they have certainly given the impression that they might in the future .
qatar m - sport world rally team revealed the livery of their new challenger at the autosport international racing car show in birmingham , england .
m - sport also operates a thriving customer business for private teams . it assists ford drivers with programmes world - wide involving the focus rs wrc , the ford fiesta s2000 , the ford fiesta r2 , gpn ford fiesta st , the ford fiesta r1 and , new for 2013 , the all - new ford fiesta r5 as well as the ground - breaking ford fiesta rrc and rs wrc .
the second ford focus world rally car entered for the china rally will be driven by either rådström or solberg , a decision which will made midway through the 1999 season .
sebastien ogier will decide between two options for his world rally championship future this week .
m - sport reveals its new look ford fiesta rs wrc for the 2015 world rally championship , beginning with the monte carlo rally . m - sport has taken the wraps off the car it will campaign it the 2015 world rally championship , complete with a new design that evokes iconic liveries in ford’s past .
from the world endurance championship ( wec ) , volkswagen just announced its intent to close its largely dominant world rally championship ( wrc ) team . while volkswagen has remained publicly tight - lipped ,
in the year of its debut , the focus rs won the wrc opening rally in monte carlo driven by marcus grönholm . it also won another eleven rallies which earned bp ford world rally team their wrc manufacturer ' s championship .
m - sport is mostly known as a company which runs a team in the world rally championship but the other part of their business is also important , as m - sport grew up into world’s leading company for rally cars preparation , working for numerous customers all around the world .
they will be partnered by former world champion petter solberg and chris patterson , who signed one - year agreements to drive the team ' s second fiesta rs wrc in all 13 rounds . the experienced solberg won the world title in 2003 , and the 37 - year - old norwegian driver has 13 world rally wins . it will be solberg ' s second stint with ford , having launched his world rally career with the team in 1999 .
ford had a long and successful history in rallying , winning the world rally championship ( wrc ) in 1979 with the ford escort rs1800 and drivers hannu mikkola , björn waldegård and ari vatanen .
compete in rally lisboa - dakar with volkswagen touareg , win five stage , 9th . 1st rally transibérico ( portugal ) 2nd morocco rally 2nd rally uae desert challenge ( dubai ) champion of the fia ' s world cup rally cross country . winner rally shalymar with skoda fabia wrc
the 2010 wrc season was the last for ford focus rs wrc , a ford fiesta rs wrc was introduced for 2011 . mikko hirvonen and jari - matti latvala were driving two new cars ( # 3 and # 4 ) for ford abu dhabi world rally team while four drivers were chasing points in the # 5 and # 6 cars for m - sport stobart world rally team : henning solberg , matthew wilson , mads ostberg and evgeny novikov .
ford world rally team director malcolm wilson and ford of europe motorsport chief gerard quinn unveiled the livery for the fiesta rs wrc at the autosport international racing car show in birmingham , england , motorsport ' s traditional start - of - season showcase event .
ford’s commitment to achieving success in the fia world rally championship was highlighted again today with the announcement that it will have a squad of four drivers with which to contest the 1999 series . three more drivers today joined the ford world rally team line - up to partner lead driver colin mcrae in a move which emphasises the company’s goal of securing manufacturer and driver world titles in the new millennium .
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joins with prodrive to compete in the world rally championship with subaru impreza 555 group a .
the fia is planning a comprehensive overhaul of the world rally championship feeder categories from 2019 .
as technical manager for jolly club spa in milan , italy , steiner helps lead the team to three straight italian rally championships while competing in group a of the fia world rally championship .
characterising the passion , skill and determination of the rally course , ms - rt is a unique collaboration with racing legend malcolm wilson . with more than 30 years’ experience at rallying’s highest level – much of it with ford – in 1996 wilson took over management of the ford world rally team .
steiner and his team of seven were tasked to build one of the team’s two group a mazda 323s . by 1987 , in just their second season competing in group a , steiner and his team led finnish driver timo salonen to his first win in the swedish rally , which was only the second race of the season . salonen finished the season 14th in the driver world championship and helped the team to a sixth - place finish in the manufacturers world championship . in 1988 , in his final season with mazda rally team europe , salonen finished fifth in the driver world championship with the team finishing fourth in the manufacturer world championship .
the introduction of new world rally championship technical regulations in 2010 could provide prodrive with an opportunity to re - enter the championship with a new team .
“when designing this year’s livery we were keen to produce something fresh and exciting whilst celebrating ford’s long and prestigious standing within the fia world rally championship , ” said m - sport team principal malcolm wilson .
2017 fia world rally championship for manufacturers – positions after round 7 : 1 . m - sport world rally team - 234pts 2 . hyundai motorsport - 194pts 3 . toyota gazoo racing wrt - 143pts 4 . citroen total abu dhabi wrt - 97pts
the efforts of the ' flying finn ' and his compatriot co - driver miikka anttila also meant that the bp ford abu dhabi world rally team scored more points on the final round of the season than the team above , finishing second in the manufacturers ' standings .
ford ' s new world rally championship headquarters in cumbria was officially inaugurated by jacques nasser today ( saturday ) when the ford motor company president and chief executive officer made a flying visit to the uk .
while wilson and martin are competing in 13 rounds of this year’s world rally championship ( wrc ) on behalf of the stobart m - sport ford world rally team the pair have still managed to fit in training for the challenging tour de corse between travelling the world for various rally events . a small break in the wrc calendar during the month of june , between rally portugal and rally finland , has allowed a window for the duo to take part in the charity event .
subaru legacy ( 1993 ) : mcrae moved to the world stage full time with the subaru world rally team in 1993 , driving a legacy rs . he claimed his first wrc win in new zealand that year
in 1996 , malcolm wilson motorsport was chosen by ford as an operating company for their wrc participation with ford escort rs cosworth converted into the ford escort wrc , so the team started the 1997 season under a new name .
ott tänak , evgeny novikov and francois delecour form the all new m - sport ford world rally team , new leading ford’s privateer . according to team’s official release , main goal is to try and emulate successes of it’s predecessor , stobart team , and two young hopefuls and monte first - timers , tänak and novikov , are joined by experienced french veteran and monte winner , delecour .
between 1977 and 1980 he also competed on selected world championship events , initially for the official ford team and then , after its withdrawal from the sport at the end of 1979 , for the semi - private rothmans rally team . he took his debut win at the 1980 acropolis rally and became the world rally champion in 1981 . he remains the only privateer driver ( i . e . not driving for an official factory team ) to have achieved this feat .
2017 has seen the start of yet another stellar year at world rally championship . competing with four - time world champion sebastien ogier as the team’s number - one driver , the ms - rt supported team won the season opener – the monte carlo rally . they also lead both the drivers and manufacturers championships .
during his time with ford world rally team and m - sport , mcrae was able to achieve nine rally victories and sixteen total podium finishes in the focus . in 2001 , he completed the season in 2 nd place for the overall driver’s championship .
running the ford wrc team cars since the 1997 season , m - sport is key to the blue oval’s ambitions in the world rally championship . for 2017 , the dovenby - based company and racing team took to modify the all - new fiesta to challenge for victories .
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the frenchman and co - driver julien ingrassia have won the last four world rally championship titles in a row , with 38 rally wins .
“the ford focus rs world rally car is one of the strongest packages on gravel stages . solid and dependable , it ' s one of the defenitive rally cars of recent years . ” — car viewer description the ford focus rs wrc is a pro - class rally car in dirt 3 .
aa patrol brian evans of aberystwyth helped ford world rally driver jari - matti latvala to a great ' finnish ' at the wales rally gb last week with second place in the drivers ' championship .
rally monte carlo kicks off the 2017 fia world rally championship and marks the exciting return of the citroën racing team to the circuit . complying with the new fia regulations , which see the introduction of a new generation of very spectacular world rally cars , c3 wrc heralds the return of citroën as a works team in a discipline in which the brand holds a record 96 race wins and eight world titles . 2017 opens with a challenge for the citroën racing team : hoisting the brand to the highest level of the world competition with c3 wrc !
the ford escort rs cosworth is a 90 ' s - class rally car featured in dirt 3 .
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this is a great day for motorsport , for abu dhabi and for the united arab emirates . this valued partnership for the current season sets us all on - course for continued international awareness , and from 2008 , the bp - ford abu dhabi world rally team will be seen competing across the globe ,
said sheikh sultan .
we have total faith in the partnership between abu dhabi and the bp - ford world rally team .
team principal , malcolm wilson obe , said : “the 2015 livery was immensely popular so rather than changing it completely , the team opted for an evolution which has created a bold look for our 2016 fia world rally championship campaign .
from timo makinen to richard burns just about every world rally champion from the past 30 years has competed in a ford escort rs at some stage or another .
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it begins immediately and the team ' s ford focus rs world rally cars will carry a revised livery bearing abu dhabi signage from the next round of the championship in finland next month . united arab emirates driver khalid alqassimi and co - driver nicky beech , leaders of the fia middle east championship , will drive a bp - ford - entered focus rs wrc on four of the remaining eight rounds of the championship - in finland , germany , spain and ireland . the team will be renamed bp - ford abu dhabi world rally team from the start of the 2008 season .
a year into driving the ford fiesta rs wrc after years spent sitting behind the wheel of the subaru impreza wrx sti , ken block is gearing up for the 2011 rally season by unveiling the 2011 monster world rally team ford fiesta rs wrc armed with a year’s worth of rally experience and , in the case of his refreshed ride , a host of freshly updated livery .
“it’s important that we plan not just for 1999 , but beyond , and the decision to sign three drivers to partner colin lays a solid platform for the future which we hope and believe will bring the reward of world championship success , ” said ford world rally team director malcolm wilson .
ford team rs director jost capito , bp - ford team director malcolm wilson and championship leader marcus gronholm were all present in abu dhabi as adta chairman sheikh sultan bin tahnoon al nahyan announced details of the new partnership to a large gathering of media .
ford focus wrc ( 1999 ) : ford made a bold move by snapping up mcrae to drive the new ford focus wrc in 1999 . mcrae claimed the car ' s first victory on its third event , the safari rally
when designing this year ' s livery we were keen to produce something fresh and exciting whilst celebrating ford ' s long and prestigious standing within the fia world rally championship ,
said m - sport team principal malcolm wilson .
replacing the m - sport stobart ford world rally team as the wrc’s leading privateer , the m - sport ford world rally team will be hoping to emulate the successes of its predecessor’s final season and get its own 2012 campaign off to a flying start . the stobart team recorded its best ever season since its creation in 2006 last year with three podium finishes – two second places for mads østberg and a third place finish for henning solberg – and with some of rallying’s most promising young talents under the m - sport banner , the team will be hoping for future podiums of their own .
prior to that , atkinson had come off of a career - best season in 2008 as the number two factory driver for the subaru world rally team alongside petter solberg .
continues with volkswagen motorsport team with race touareg . 1st rallye dos sertoes , brazil . 1st silk way rally , russia . retired in rally dakar by accident
stepping up to the main citroen team in 2010 , six podiums included two outright victories at both the vodafone rally de portugal and the rally of japan .
m - sport’s greatest racing achievement came in 2006 when ford won the world rally constructors championship in the ford focus rs wrc . they also managed to retain the title for the following season . 2006 was the first time ford had won the title since they started competing back in 1981 .
the partnership was welcomed by ford of europe president and ceo john fleming , who said :
ford is delighted to welcome adta into the wrc and , more specifically , into the successful bp - ford world rally team . having won the world title last year with the focus rs wrc , we ' ve made a strong start to the 2007 season and currently lead both the manufacturers ' and drivers ' championships .
when a world champion speaks , it ' s kind of rude not to listen . when a four - time world champion speaks , it ' s contemptible not to act on what he ' s saying . so , ford , time to get yourself back into the world rally championship .
as the works team then concentrated on developing new models for the 1980s , another famous member of that victorious 1979 team , ari vatanen , spearheaded a privately - financed escort team which contested the world rally championship in 1980 and 1981 . after winning the acropolis rally in 1980 , ari went on to win three more events in 1981 to become the first and only privateer to win the world drivers ' championship .
steiner moved to banbury , oxfordshire , u . k . , in 1997 to join prodrive as the team manager for its allstar rally team . steiner led the new team to the european championship in just its first season with driver krzysztof holowczyc .
ford is staring at an open goal in terms of global appeal and publicity right now . the world championship is waiting .
established by ex - factory team driver malcolm wilson , m - sport was selected to run ford’s world rally championship programme in 1997 , and achieved considerable success over the next 14 years , including two manufacturers’ titles in 2006 and 2007 .
fordâ€™s 1999 world rally challenge revealed full details of fordâ€™s challenge for top honours in the 1999 fia world rally championship were revealed today during a special presentation at the companyâ€™s product development centre at dunton , . . .
citroën and michelin share so much history together , on both the manufacturing and motorsport fronts . together , the two companies have claimed five fia world rally championship titles and five fia cross - country rally world cups .
world rally championship organisers are mounting a new push to get privateers back in the series ' . . .
after a world rally championship season without victory , ford campaigned a new ford focus rs wrc based on the mk2 version of the road - going focus for their participation in 2006 wrc season . it boasts a duratec rally engine developed by the french engine specialist , pipo moteur .
serves as assistant team manager for top run srl in the fia world rally championship . driver grégoire de mévius finishes second in back - to - back seasons in group n .
he said : “being avid motorsport fans – especially anything ford or powered by a ford engine – my father and i both thought this was an ideal opportunity for m - sport to emphasise their position in the 2017 world rally championship .
ford ' s management will be relieved about that , for they swept through the team with a new broom ahead of this season .
two more world rally championship victories followed in 1996 . a privately - prepared escort rs cosworth driven by private - owner patrick bernardini won the monte carlo rally while carlos sainz won the rally of indonesia .
other ford motor company guests included richard parry - jones , group vice - president product development , nick scheele , chairman , ford of europe and martin whitaker , european director of ford racing .
back in december vaughn was invited out to gymkhana grid at irwindale speedway by ken block and the monster world rally team to drive ken’s 1978 ford escort mkii . vaughn had a ton a fun blasting the escort around the track and coincidentally was …
after a rapid rise through the ranks , including british championship titles in 1991 and 1992 , mcrae broke onto the world stage with the prodrive - run subaru world rally team . he claimed his first wrc win in a subaru legacy in 1993 .
“the 2015 livery was immensely popular so rather than changing it completely , the team opted for an evolution which has created a bold look for our 2016 fia world rally championship campaign .
when designing this year ' s livery we were keen to produce something fresh and exciting whilst celebrating ford ' s long and prestigious standing within the fia world rally championship .
after further testing in britain and norway , the ford focus world rally car will make its competition debut on january 17 when two of the valvoline - backed cars driven by mcrae and jean - joseph will start the monte carlo rally - the opening round of the 1999 fia world championship .
antoine l ' estage and his codriver alan ockwell of the yokohama canada rally team won the 2014 edition of the rallye defi by winning every stage of the rally .
sebastien ogier’s maiden voyage with m - sport in the world rally championship now has a visual to accompany it .
the final registration date for wrc teams to contest the fia world rally championship for manufacturers is 16 march 2010 .
m - sport was strong enough to continue running several teams . sponsored by the state of qatar , the main team entered the 2013 wrc season as qatar m - sport world rally team , fielding two cars for mads ostberg and evgeny novikov . thierry neuville was a full - time driver in the third car for the satellite qatar world rally team , with juho hanninen and nasser al - attiyah using the fourth car in selected events .
it will also appear on the upgraded ford fiesta r5 of elfyn evans , who is confirmed to start rally monte carlo and rally sweden in the wrc2 category .
bp - ford world rally team has strengthened its fia world rally championship title challenge by agreeing a new partnership with the abu dhabi tourism authority ( adta ) . the agreement announced this morning in the middle east will provide a significant boost to the bp - ford squad , winner of the manufacturers ' crown in 2006 and clear leader in both the drivers ' and manufacturers ' standings at the halfway point of the 2007 season .
ford ' s director of european motorsport , martin whitaker welcomed the extension of the partnership .
we ' re very pleased to continue our agreement with sparco . safety is one of the most vital aspect in motorsport and sparco produces top - quality equipment which the ford world rally team is privileged to use .
guenther steiner , team principal of haas f1 team in the fia formula one world championship , has accepted that challenge multiple times in a nearly 30 - year motorsports career that has taken him across the globe .
team principal , malcolm wilson obe , said upon the unveil :
the 2015 livery was immensely popular so rather than changing it completely , the team opted for an evolution which has created a bold look for our 2016 fia world rally championship campaign .
brian joined the team for the full week in cardiff as part of a job swap with rally technician ashley fowler who works for m - sport , based in cockermouth , cumbria , which prepared and ran all the official ford focus rs wrc cars in the fia world rally championship ( wrc ) .
the new car appeared in 1999 with british driver colin mcrae and immediately grabbed headlines for recording the fastest stage times during the monte carlo rally – the new team’s first event . m - sport scored its first world rally championship victory in its third event of the season at the safari rally in kenya . a month later , mcrae scored his second win in a row at the rally of portugal . steiner led the team to a fourth - place finish in the manufacturer world championship and mcrae finished sixth in the driver world championship .
“with colin mcrae we have the world’s fastest rally driver and our target is to put him in the world’s fastest rally car , ” he continued . “to partner him , we have decided to take a bold approach and give three highly promising young drivers with specialist experience a chance to demonstrate their natural talents and acquire world rally experience . ”
1999 marked the beginning of a four - year relationship between mcrae and ford ; it was also the first season that ford would be using their new focus wrc . upon joining the ford world rally team , run by world - renowned cockermouth - based m - sport , he was able to prove his worth right off the bat , achieving a 3rd place finish in monte carlo , the inaugural round of the 1999 wrc season . unfortunately , the team was using an illegal water pump , ultimately resulting in mcrae’s disqualification .
apart from its own team , m - sport also runs cars for private teams and individuals , which is why fiesta rs world rally cars are such a common sight on entry lists .
mikkelsen ' s management team has been in negotiation with toyota , hyundai and citroen in its efforts to get the former volkswagen driver back into the world rally championship ' s top class .
in 1984 , vatanen signed to drive the peugeot 205 t16 for peugeot ' s factory team . from the 1984 1000 lakes rally to 1985 swedish rally , vatanen won five world rallies in a row . he was tipped to win the 1985 world title , but at mid - season was trailing his team - mate timo salonen after a series of accidents and mechanical problems .
a little bit of orkney will travel with world rally champion sebastien ogier and co - driver julien ingrassia this season as well as with their team - mates ott tanak and martin jarveoja .
stilo are renowned as a world leader in the motorsport industry and provide the team with class - leading helmets , intercoms and headsets . urltoken
the team ' s 1996 world champion , hill will attend the annual motorsport show to start celebrations of the 20th anniversary of his title .
“this has been an outstanding season for the ford fiesta in rallying , winning so many championships around the world , “ said gerard quinn , ford of europe motorsport chief . “in its competitive debut the ford fiesta rs wrc took a podium lock - out at rally sweden and finished the season in similar fashion at the final round , wales rally gb . as a factory prepared rally car or in the hands of private competitors the ford fiesta is proving to have the competitive dna that has seen ford so successful in rallying over many decades . “
the fia world rally championship’s most keenly anticipated season has just started . great number of changes was introduced concerning technical and sporting regulations and as a result more powerful and new - look world rally cars showed up on special stages .
fords compete in the world rally championship , but ford itself is shying away . for the good of its reputation , and sebastien ogier , it needs to become a proper player again
serves as head of reconnaissance for jolly club spa in the fia world rally championship and helps lancia win the manufacturers world championship in back - to - back seasons in group a .
1999 marked the beginning of a four - year relationship between mcrae and ford ; it was also the first season that ford would be using their new focus wrc . upon joining the ford world rally team , run by world - renowned cockermouth - based m - sport , he was able to prove his worth right off the bat , achieving a 3 rd place finish in monte carlo , the inaugural round of the 1999 wrc season . unfortunately , the team was using an illegal water pump , ultimately resulting in mcrae’s disqualification .
as henry ford once famously said ,
if everyone is moving forward together , then success takes care of itself .
this video commemorates our team and trade partners who have aided the m - sport outfit to two manufacturer world rally championships and countless rally wins and podiums over the years . show less
jani ' s first rally with the ford focus wrc was swedish rally , where he retired . the second trip to sweden was much more successful , when he became the first foreigner to win south swedish rally .
since that first season , nearly forty years ago , ford has built their fair share of extremely successful rally cars , while pushing the limits of technology and innovation . some of the most notable rally cars that have been a product of the ford world rally team are the mk1 and mk2 escorts , the monstrous and fabled rs200 , the escort rs cosworth , the focus rs wrc and most recently , the fiesta wrc .
ford ' s new world rally championship headquarters in cumbria was officially inaugurated by jacques nasser today ( saturday ) when the ford motor company president and chief executive officer made a flying visit to the uk . for its new role , the . . .
guenther steiner , team principal of haas f1 team in the fia formula one world championship , has accepted that challenge multiple times in a nearly 30 - year motorsports career that has taken him across the globe . start with a blank sheet of paper . build a championship - caliber team .
the only team yet to lead a rally is citroen , and it has only scored one stage win with stephane lefebvre .
kankkunen won rally australia in 1989 and 1993 driving a toyota celica , while in the australian rally championship the toyota team run by neal bates took six drivers’ titles between 1993 and 2008 and continues to draw a big following for his 1980 toyota celica world rally car in the classic series .
buag ' s management has has assisted young drivers to reach the top of the rally world for over 30 years .
malcolm wilson is targeting sebastien ogier as m - sport ' s number one driver in the 2017 world rally championship .
sebastien ogier , right , secured his fourth straight world rally championship title in 2016 with co - driver julien ingrassia .
m - sport has taken the wraps off the car it will campaign it the 2015 world rally championship , complete with a new design that evokes iconic liveries in ford ' s past .
the following year he returned to the wheel of a ford , driving the ford escort rs cosworth for a semi - private team , and then being co - opted into the ford factory team where he stood in for the injured francois delecour . his most notable result that year was a podium finish on rally argentina , the first time he had contested the event since his accident there nine years previously .
positioned at the heart of the football field - sized final assembly area , the inaugural plaque reads
this stone was unveiled by jacques nasser , president and chief executive officer , ford motor company , to inaugurate dovenby hall as the headquarters of m - sport limited and the ford world rally championship team , 1st july 2000
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besides world rally cars , m - sport’s factory produced hundreds of other rally cars , starting with ford fiesta s2000 which was launched in 2009 . today , m - sport offers r1 , r2 , s2000 , rrc , r5 and wrc variants of ford fiesta . in recent time , with an expansion of rallycross , m - sport built many fiesta rx cars . the last project was the ford focus rs - rx , prepared together with ford performance and hoonigan racing division for the 2016 fia world rallycross championship .
“drawing inspiration from what continues to be a strong technical partnership with ford , this year’s colour scheme creates a fresh look for our new team .
at the end of that season , ford selected the team to take over the running of its wrc programme . despite desperately little time to grow from a small company to one capable of running a two - car wrc programme , malcolm wilson motorsport became m - sport and the team won two rounds of the series and ford finished runner - up in the manufacturers ' championship . it built the all - new ford focus world rally car in 1998 to rally in 1999 and the model continues to win events around the globe .


the fairtrade foundation is a charity based in the united kingdom that works to empower disadvantaged producers in developing countries by tackling injustice in conventional trade , in particular by promoting and licensing the fairtrade mark , a guarantee that products retailed in the uk have been produced in accordance with internationally agreed fairtrade standards .

the foundation is the british member of flo international , which unites flo-cert , 25 national fairtrade organisations and 3 producer networks across europe , asia , latin america , north america , africa , australia and new zealand .

the organisation is an independent non-profit organisation that licenses use of the fairtrade mark on products in the uk in accordance with internationally agreed fairtrade standards .

its four key areas of activity include : providing independent certification of the trade chain for products , and licensing use of the fairtrade mark on products as a consumer guarantee .

growing demand for fairtrade products and supporting producers to sell to traders and retailers .

working with partners to support producer organisations and their networks .

raising awareness of the need for fair trade in the public and the role of the fairtrade mark in making trade fair .

the fairtrade foundation

glassdoor has 11 fairtrade foundation reviews submitted anonymously by fairtrade foundation employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if fairtrade foundation is right for you .
the following organisations also provide financial support to the fairtrade foundation : shared interest foundation , souter trust , smb charitable trust , tinsley trust , paget trust .
fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the uk , represented by the fairtrade foundation .
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the fairtrade foundation receives a licence fee , paid by companies using the fairtrade mark on their products , which constitutes over 85 % of the fairtrade foundation’s income . the licence fee covers the cost of monitoring and certification which underpins the independent guarantee offered by the fairtrade mark .
the fairtrade foundation is the independent non - profit organisation that licenses use of the fairtrade mark on products in the uk in accordance with internationally agreed fairtrade standards .
to take account of this , the fairtrade foundation has developed requirements for where and how the fairtrade mark may be used based on fairtrade international policy .
the fairtrade foundation is an independent non - profit organisation that licenses use of the fairtrade mark on products in the uk in accordance with internationally agreed fairtrade standards .
] that support the foundation ' s mission and can contribute to its work in promoting fairtrade to the public .
the fairtrade foundation is celebrating its tenth year , yet consumers are confused about what its stamp actually means .
] . the foundation recommends this to those seeking to incorporate fairtrade certified products into their procurement policies and practices . the fairtrade foundation would welcome the opportunity to participate in any process of re - writing and clarifying the ogc guidance in respect of fairtrade .
this committee reviews all audit reports for fairtrade foundation licensees , and advises on certification policies and implementation .
the fairtrade foundation’s commercial relations team will guide you through the process . for more information read our for business section of the website .
the fairtrade foundation has a limited number of producer images that are available to use in accordance with copyright agreements . visit our
union coffee roasters’ torz believes the foundation needs to look at how it promotes its own brand . he says : “it needs to develop a marketing function , as it is difficult for the foundation to get attention for the cause . the foundation has tight resources , but when a brand comes under the umbrella , the brands should gain strength by binding together and i think that that is where the foundation can work outside the [ fairtrade ] fortnight . ”
major current funders of the fairtrade foundation include the following organisations : european commission , department for international development , traid , and comic relief .
it’s a company that has signed a licence agreement with the fairtrade foundation and is therefore entitled to apply the fairtrade mark to specific products covered by the agreement . find out how to become a fairtrade registered licensee .
the fairtrade foundation awarded its first mark to chocolate manufacturer green & amp ; black’s for its maya gold organic chocolate ten years ago . the fairtrade foundation has made significant progress in the ensuing decade – but amid the anniversary celebrations , questions are being asked about misguided consumer perceptions of the fairtrade stamp and how the participating brands can increase their sales .
these campaigns have a set of goals and receive a certificate of congratulation from the fairtrade foundation when they are achieved . once a local community declares its status as a fairtrade
according to the fairtrade foundation , uk sales of certified fairtrade products grew by 2 % , to £1 . 64 billion , in 2016 , following two years of declines .
the fairtrade foundation is unable to provide samples . however , if you contact fairtrade registered licensees directly , they can often provide samples of tea , coffee , sugar and chocolate .
a french economist has attacked the working practices of the max havelaar foundation , which promotes fair trade between developed and developing countries .
as well as selling products at the campus living retail outlets student union shops we work together with promoting events for fairtrade fortnight , have regular fairtrade stalls in the atrium at the edward herbert building , promote fairtrade events , film showings and talks from the fairtrade foundation .
in 2017 / 18 we took part in a pilot of a new fairtrade university scheme , led by the fairtrade foundation and national union of students , receiving a
two - star fairtrade university award
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the fairtrade foundation has received institutional funding from a range of donors which has provided vital support in driving forward the fairtrade movement both in the uk and internationally . it has enabled the fairtrade foundation to invest in creating a unique partnership with producers , ngos , companies and retailers in order to create more opportunities for more farmers and workers in more developing countries to participate in fairtrade .
we closely monitor all the exceptions we make at the fairtrade foundation . depending on the situation , exceptions are approved by our certification and oversight committee ( caoc ) . the caoc is a group of independent assurance experts who meet regularly to scrutinise the activity of the fairtrade foundation ' s product integrity team . this team review and uphold our licensees ' compliance with the fairtrade standards .
mars chocolate uk and the fairtrade foundation announced that they are extending their global cocoa partnership with a commitment to source fairtrade certified cocoa for all mars® bars in the uk and ireland by autumn 2015 .
the foundation does not believe that the mark should be seen as a brand , although crowther concedes that the foundation has had to adopt the tactics of a brand to help reinforce what it stands for . however , she adds that marketing is really down to individual brands .
at fairtrade foundation we are very proud of our volunteering programme . volunteers have always been an integral part of the organisation working and supporting staff across all departments .
1 . 10 these switches are in line with the foundation ' s strategic plan to engage with companies to create new opportunities and consolidate markets for more and more producers , and its vision of making fairtrade the
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. they demonstrate that the foundation can encourage companies to move increasingly from statutory compliance with fairtrade standards to a deeper commitment to the spirit of fairtrade .
but he adds : “the fairtrade foundation has to market the issue and deal with the perception of quality . however , there could be a greater emphasis on the products and the message behind it . ”
the fairtrade foundation , along with its partners max havelaar france and max havelaar belgium , received 355 , 683 to raise awareness and deepen understanding of fairtrade amongst new audiences across europe between 2006 and 2009 .
1 . 23 ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the developmental impact of fairtrade is crucial to both improving the operational effectiveness of the flo system as well as ensuring the credibility of fairtrade in the eyes of the public . the fairtrade foundation would welcome donor funding that enables it to invest effectively in this activity .
together , we work to improve lives through fairer trade practices . search job vacancies and volunteer opportunities and find out why the fairtrade foundation is a great place to work .
] have a great deal of experience and success in supporting producer organisations to access export markets and the fairtrade foundation would urge donors to support them further in this work .
for more information , images or interviews please contact eileen maybin , head of media relations for fairtrade foundation , on 07769 689438 or eileen . maybin @ @ urltoken
national fairtrade organizations promote fairtrade within their borders and license companies to use the fairtrade marks . marketing organizations promote fairtrade in new markets . find out more
the swiss branch of the max havelaar foundation has every reason to celebrate its 10th birthday this week . swiss consumers led europe in their . . .
harriet lamb , executive director of the fairtrade foundation , added : ‘over the last 15 years we have seen fairtrade spread through the business world , with pioneer dedicated fairtrade companies first taking the lead , retailers taking the baton and now major multinationals joining the race . today , more and more companies are upping their game on fairtrade . '
the fairtrade foundation is a registered charity ( no . 1043886 ) . it is also a company limited by guarantee , registered in england and wales ( no . 2733136 ) .
5 . 7 the fairtrade foundation would welcome working with the 2012 team to integrate fairtrade into its overall sustainable procurement strategy . the foundation hopes that there will be scope for the engagement of entrepreneurial small ethical businesses as well as for the global brands . it would be keen to participate in discussions as to how the foundation might contribute to the overall policy , guidelines for tendering , publicizing the opportunities available and overall messaging on sustainability , ethics and fair trade . the foundation is also keen to advise its business partnerslarge companies as well as small and medium enterpriseson how and when there will be opportunities to tender for supply contracts or sponsorship opportunities as they arise , and practical ways to achieve this .
the 13 members of the fairtrade foundation are currently banana link , cafod , christian aid , methodist relief and development fund , national federation of women ' s institutes , nicaragua solidarity campaign , oxfam , people & planet , shared interest foundation , scottish catholic international aid fund , traidcraft exchange , united reform church and the world development movement .
the fairtrade foundation is a great place to work - but don ' t just take our word for it ! hear from staff about what it ' s like to work here .
donations from passionate supporters of fairtrade , as well as grants from organisations working with us to make trade fairer , are an essential part of the fairtrade foundation’s income , making up between 10 - 20 % of our income .
the fairtrade foundation has no control or influence over commercial costs or margins . and because the major costs of the finished product are incurred after the producer has sold the commodity , the return to the producer will inevitably make up a relatively small percentage of the retail price .
6 . 3 the foundation also encourages all retailers to : incorporate fairtrade into their core strategies and invest in staff training to support this ; stock as many fairtrade certified products as possible ; switch as many of their product lines to 100 % fairtrade as possible ; and resource sufficient marketing materials , from advertising to
point of sale
to inform consumers about their fairtrade offering . beyond this , retailers and companies should also do more to promote and market the vision and the mission which underpin the fairtrade movement . the foundation would welcome working with them to make this a reality . this is not an easy process and requires intensive work and commitment from all companies to ensure success but the benefits for producers and also for companies makes it a target worth striving for . the foundation also urges companies to invest in the future of fairtrade and to work cooperatively with the foundation and producers on developing new products .
1 . 9 the foundation has also worked to ensure strategic engagement in fairtrade from across the retail sector covering the small independents , catering and wholesale sectors . this has lead to a number of long - term and significant commitments by major retailers to fairtrade :
fired from her post as head of the max havelaar fair - trade foundation , paola ghillani tells swissinfo about her new corporate ethics venture . . . .
the theme for fairtrade fortnight 2010 ( 22 february - 7 march ) , the big swap , was also unveiled to conference delegates . fairtrade foundation marketing director cheryl sloan said : ‘for two weeks we want everybody in the uk joining in the campaign and swapping for fairtrade . your usual bananas for fairtrade bananas , your usual cuppa for a fairtrade cuppa , your usual t - shirt for a fairtrade cotton t - shirt . '
1 . 13 these impacts on business simply would not have been possible without the external funding that the fairtrade foundation has received . it should be further noted that to lever these changes and retain its current position and momentum , the foundation has had to work on a very small cost - base in very competitive environments . as a point of comparison , any major brand launching even a new sub - brand would expect to spend £10 - 15 million in advertising and marketing to the public . the fairtrade foundation believes that recent developments represent a turning point in the growth of the fairtrade movement and that with additional strategic funding in place , the opportunity to mainstream fairtrade on a major scale is within reach .
the developments of recent years are in line with the foundation ' s vision of making fairtrade the
norm
, and it believes that in 2007 fairtrade is at a watershed . with major strategic funding , the foundation has the opportunity to mainstream fairtrade on a major scale . what is needed at this crucial turning point is substantial and strategic donor investment in order to ensure that the significant market development opportunities achieved in the north can be maximised for the benefit of producers and workers in developing countries . the foundation believes that the scale of the global investment needs to be in the order of £50 million over five years , particularly in order to develop the infrastructure for fairtrade in the south so that more farmers in more countries can benefit from fairtrade . one option would be to extend dfid ' s programme of long - term partnership programme agreements to the fairtrade foundation to enable us to work strategically together to achieve our shared objectives of promoting greater participation in , and benefit from , international trade by poor people and countries .
frank olok of fairtrade africa , the fairtrade producer network for africa and the middle east , says the new vegetable prices are significant for fairtrade sales within kenya .
1 . 12 in 2001 , the foundation also took a strategic decision , enabled by donor funding , to expand the product range and so allow more producers to enter the system . the range of fairtrade certified products available has grown significantlyin 2003 there were around 150 products certified by the foundation ; in 2007 over 2 , 500 products are available across a range of food and non - food categories , from fairtrade cotton , nuts and rice to vanilla and grapes . again these figures underline the foundation ' s ability to deliver remarkable results from small amounts of donor financewith long - term impacts for the farmers groups involved .
the international fairtrade system includes three producer networks , 25 fairtrade organisations , fairtrade international , and flocert , the independent certification body of the global fairtrade system . each plays a unique role in achieving fairtrade’s vision and delivering impact for farmers and workers .
fairtrade international ( formally known as fairtrade labelling organisations international - or ' flo ' ) is the international body made up of the fairtrade foundation and its partner organisations around the world . we’re proud to say it’s 50 per cent owned by the farmers and workers it works for . fairtrade international is in charge of developing fairtrade standards for products , supporting farmers and workers , and operating global certification and auditing systems .
the international fairtrade system includes fairtrade international , nine fairtrade marketing organizations , and flocert ( the independent certification body of the global fairtrade system ) . the system is governed by a general assembly and a board of directors .
new ethical coffees have shunned fairtrade foundation approval in favour of the little - known rainforest alliance . is it just because it is cheaper , or is this good news for small coffee growers , asks sean mcallister
1 . 2 the foundation has also received additional funding from a range of trusts and foundations . the impact of this funding has been seen in three core areas as described below .
the fairtrade foundation is an independent certification body which licenses the use of the fairtrade mark on products which meet international fairtrade standards . this independent consumer label appears on products to show that disadvantaged producers are getting a better deal from trade . today , more than 1 . 5 million people – farmers and workers – across more than 74 developing countries benefit from the international fairtrade system .
1 . 24 the evidence above demonstrates that , even with the comparatively modest amounts of donor funding that it has received , the foundation has been able to lift fairtrade to a new level in the uk market , outperforming all key performance indicators and demonstrating the foundation ' s effectiveness . the success of fairtrade in meeting its aims of going from a niche market to the mainstream could not have been imagined even five years ago and it simply would not have been possible without the donor funding that the foundation has received , particularly in its early years . however , such rapid growth , the increased demand for more and new products , the desire of millions more farmers to join fairtrade , and the need to strengthen fairtrade systems have brought with them many challenges for the fairtrade movement which need to be further resourced and tackled effectively in order to ensure continued success .
1 . 1 over its 12 - year history , the fairtrade foundation has received institutional funding from a range of donors , which has provided vital support in driving forward the fairtrade movement both in the uk and internationally . these donors ( see appendix 1 for further details ) include :
the work of building a market for fairtrade products is carried out by national fairtrade organisations . the fairtrade foundation is one such member responsible for fairtrade’s work in the uk . other markets include canada , norway , germany , poland , italy as well as new marketing organisations in india , south korea , hong kong and kenya . you can read more about these here .
are tools to assist consumers make informed decisions about their purchases . indeed the key to the success of the foundation ' s strategy has been to focus on raising awareness and understanding of the fairtrade mark amongst the public . it has also worked to distinguish the fairtrade mark as a product certification label rather than an endorsement of any companies ' wider practices . as the only certifier of fairtrade in the uk , the foundation believes that the issue of consumer confusion while a threat is not yet a reality . a tns omnimas poll showed that over half the public ( 52 % ) now recognise the fairtrade mark and that for those who buy fairtrade products , over 80 % rated the independent guarantee of the fairtrade mark as important to them ( see appendix 2 ) .
buy fairtrade ! talk fairtrade ! and show your love for african farmers and workers .
the more we demand fairtrade chocolate , the more fairtrade cocoa beans the companies will be encouraged to purchase , ensuring more benefits to farmers and more sales of fairtrade cocoa .
fairtrade foundation head of communications barbara crowther says that the foundation’s role is to act as a central point for all stakeholders , rather than to act as a quality assurance scheme . “there is a debate about quality and they [ union coffee roasters ] are right to say that if people are paying a premium for the product then they do deserve better quality . for us , the debate is how we link with quality assurances to fairtrade . ”
the growth in public awareness and consumer demand for fairtrade certified products , and consequent rising expectations , has led to an explosion of commercial interest in fairtrade . fairtrade labelling with independent verification offers a structure with rules by which companies can engage in the complex tasks of making trade work for the poor . the foundation has strategically targeted and worked with businesses keen to enter into fairtrade to ensure that they too understand its developmental objectives , in terms of improving the position of marginalised farmers and workers and their ability to compete more effectively in international markets . again , the foundation ' s capacity to respond to this business interest has been facilitated by the grant funding it has received . however , the foundation is unable to ensure that all the current opportunities emerging in the business sector are fulfilled without additional funding .
promotion of fairtrade through continued events , particularly during the annual fairtrade fortnight and the students union ethical and environmental week .
the foundation licenses the fairtrade mark , an independent certification label , to products that meet the international flo standards set for producers , their organizations and the traders who deal with fairtrade products . it also builds awareness of fairtrade amongst consumers so they can make informed decisions about their purchasing practices , and engages with retailers and other companies to enable them to offer their customers a wide choice of fairtrade labelled products . currently the foundation is working with over 262 licensees , covering all of the major supermarket retailers , many independent stores , wholesalers and catering companies , offering over 2 , 500 products to the public .
the foundation is the uk member of fairtrade international which unites over 20 labelling initiatives across europe , japan , north america , mexico and australia / new zealand as well as networks of producer organisations from asia , africa , latin america and the caribbean .
donor funding has been absolutely critical in enabling the fairtrade foundation to invest in creating market demand for fairtrade and has thereby brought about a rapid expansion in opportunities for producer groups to sell into the uk . as a direct result of its donor grants , the foundation has been able to mount a vigorous campaign to raise public awareness of the fairtrade mark resulting in a considerable expansion in consumer demand . annual poll findings demonstrate that 52 % of the public now recognise the fairtrade mark ( see appendix 2 ) . for those who buy fairtrade products , over 80 % rated the independent guarantee of the fairtrade mark as
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the foundation is the uk member of fairtrade international , which unites over 20 labelling initiatives across europe , japan , north america , mexico and australia / new zealand as well as networks of producer organisations from asia , africa , latin america and the caribbean .
meet the people at the heart of fairtrade . watch the films and hear their stories .
fairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses , consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers . the international fairtrade system ( which the fairtrade foundation is a part of ) represents the world ' s largest and most recognised fair trade system . we are a global organisation working to secure a better deal for farmers and workers .
the uk is one of the world’s leading fairtrade markets , with more products and more awareness of fairtrade than anywhere else . almost one in three bananas sold in the uk is fairtrade . fairtrade sales in 2012 were £1 . 57bn .
the foundation is a registered not - for - profit organisation , with a mission to improve the lives of poor and marginalised farmers and workers in developing countries by promoting fairer forms of trade . the foundation is the uk member of fairtrade labelling organisations international ( flo ) that sets global fairtrade standards with the participation of key stakeholders including producers and commercial partners and monitors against these standards . currently flo spans almost 80 countries , working with 580 producer partners from 58 countries and across 21 fairtrade markets in europe , north america , australia , new zealand , mexico and japan .
the foundation now aims to double sales of fair trade products every two years , by expanding its work into new areas such as cotton , fruit and flowers . but the companies that were awarded the mark at its launch are now trying to compete against giants such as kraft foods and the nestlã© empire – with their mighty marketing muscle . however , despite the entrance of these large food companies , the fairtrade foundation may find its growth restricted by the public perception that fair trade products are a niche market .
- 100 per cent of any ingredient that can be fairtrade certified , must be fairtrade certified .
over the next five years , the fairtrade foundation will push for ever - greater impact , seeking out new ways of bringing the benefits of trade to marginalised farmers and workers . we have four goals to take us to 2020 : focus on impact , make fairtrade personal , improve and innovate , and strengthen our organisation .
the strategy pursued by the fairtrade foundation in developing the uk consumer market has had two key elements : firstly increasing the demand for fairtrade certified products by raising public awareness and understanding of fairtrade and the issues surrounding poor farmers and their dependence on commodity crops ; and secondly ensuring companies and retailers are offering a range of products so that public demand can be successfully met and that producers can sell more .
the main promotional work carried out by the foundation is the annual fairtrade fortnight , held in march . while it does raise the profile of the cause , it only happens once a year and the rest of the time the foundation relies heavily on pr and the advertising carried out by brands such as cafã©direct and green & amp ; black’s . cafã©direct spent £1 . 9m on above - the - line advertising for the period between 1998 and 2003 , which pales into insignificance against the £29 . 3m combined advertising spend on coffee and tea that nestlã© , kraft and unilever bestfood’s spent last year .
fairtrade’s purpose is to support farmers and workers in the developing world to increase their share in global trade . fairtrade’s stringent inspection and audit system is in place to ensure the amount of fairtrade chocolate manufactured exactly matches the amount of fairtrade cocoa purchased .
observers question whether customers fully understand the principles behind the fairtrade mark and whether they are aware that it is not a stamp of quality . these issues , coupled with the growing interest of the major food brands in the mark , could present headaches for the foundation and its original launch partners , as ambitious expansion plans are prepared .
the foundation was established in 1992 by cafod , christian aid , oxfam , traidcraft , the world development movement , and the national federation of women’s institutes . member organisations now also include banana link , methodist relief and development fund , national campaigner committee , nicaragua solidarity campaign , people & planet , scottish catholic international aid fund , shared interest foundation , soroptimist international , tearfund and commitment to life / united reformed church .
the british - based fairtrade foundation works to improve the lives of farmers in developing countries , by guaranteeing fair prices for their products and investing in social infrastructure . the organization also tries to convince british shoppers to switch to fair - trade products . jennifer glasse reports for voa from london
following the pioneering work of the 100 % fairtrade companies , more and more companies and retailers are deepening their engagement with and commitment to fairtrade . the foundation encourages all retailers to : incorporate fairtrade into their core strategies and invest in staff training to support this ; stock as many fairtrade certified products as possible ; switch as many of their product lines to 100 % fairtrade as possible ; and resource sufficient marketing materials , from advertising to
point of sale
to inform consumers about their fairtrade offering . beyond this , retailers and companies should also do more to promote and market the vision and the mission which underpin the fairtrade movement .
when told of producers’ concerns , sarah singer , fairtrade foundation supply - chain manager , said : “working with big companies and supporting small producers and workers is not mutually exclusive . fairtrade exists to challenge the inequalities and power imbalances in trade so that farmers and workers from developing countries get a better deal .
] it therefore seems anomalous that there has been pressure from dfid for the fairtrade foundation to be financially sustainable after just 12 years . dfid ' s programme of long - term partnership programme agreements ( ppa ) with a number of civil society organizations provide a successful model of how the government and the fairtrade foundation , together with its international partners , could work together to achieve our common objectives . a ppa would allow future funding to be based on a long - term shared strategic vision and ensure the right level of investment in developing countries .
the fairtrade foundation is britain ' s leading independent authority on fairtrade . it was set up in 1992 by five of the country ' s leading international development ngoscafod , christian aid , oxfam , traidcraft exchange and the world development movementwhich were later joined by the national federation of women ' s institutes . membership has now expanded to include 13 civil society organisations [
speaking at the fairtrade foundation ' s annual commercial conference , todd stitzer , chief executive of cadbury , which recently converted cadbury dairy milk to fairtrade , said : ‘we came to fairtrade because of the value it can bring to our supply chain and because of our values . quality cocoa for us , and a better quality of life for thousands of farmers , empowered through fairtrade to reinvest in their own farms and communities . '
with even the comparatively modest amounts of donor funding that it has received , the fairtrade foundation has been able to lift fairtrade to a new level in the uk market , outperforming all its agreed objectives . 50 % of the public now recognise the fairtrade mark and sales are growing by over 40 % year - on - year . currently the international fairtrade labelling system spans almost 80 countries , working with 580 producer partners , representing over five million peoplefarmers , workers and their familiesfrom 58 countries and across 21 fairtrade markets in europe , north america , australia , new zealand , japan and mexico . the foundation is working with over 262 licensees , covering all of the major supermarkets , many independent stores , wholesalers and catering companies , offering over 2 , 500 products to the public in the uk alone .
fairtrade international coordinates fairtrade’s work across the world . based in bonn , germany , it sets international fairtrade standards , organises support for producers around the world , develops global fairtrade strategy , and promotes trade justice internationally . the global strategy and direction of fairtrade movement , with consultation across the system , is also led by them .
1 . 6 the growth in public awareness of fairtrade has enabled the foundation to take the complex , distant issues of trade , development and poverty outside of their usual audience and into the mass market . fairtrade makes these issues accessible and empowering for the general public because they can do something in their everyday lives to create positive change . fairtrade provides an alternative , open to everyone , which goes beyond dropping pennies in collecting tins .
2 . 2 the success of this awareness - raising strategy is rooted in the way the foundation has sought to connect with consumers through a wide coalition of like - minded organisations . working with its 13 members , along with trade unions , universities , schools and faith groups as well as companies and retailers offering fairtrade , the foundation has been able to develop what has been described by journalist john vidal as
one of the fastest growing grassroots social movements in britain ,
reaching out to a wide cross - section of the public .
6 . 4 the fairtrade foundation also encourages all retailers and businesses to become a member of the ethical trading initiative , which exists to promote and improve the implementation of corporate codes of practice that cover supply chain working conditions and aims to ensure that the working conditions of workers supplying the uk market meet or exceed international labour standards .
buying fairtrade is easy . there are over 4 , 500 fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold , so when you shop , look for the fairtrade mark .
last year , we served 2 . 6 million cups of fairtrade coffee , 742 , 792 cups of fairtrade hot chocolate and 703 , 735 cups of fairtrade tea
 through the networking opportunities that involvement in fairtrade can bring such as the africa fairtrade network , the network of asian producers and the coordinadora of latin american and caribbean producers .
harriet lamb , director of the very successful uk fairtrade foundation , opened world 2011 responsible tourism day in london , and challenged the travel and tourism industry to seek inspiration from fairtrade . in 2011 , fairtrade foundation recorded annual sales in the range of £1 , 32 billion , while globally fairtrade sales measured €4 . 36 billion in 2010 , up by 28 % on the previous year . year on year growth of fairtrade sales demonstrate strong resilience even if difficult economic times . impressively , the international fairtrade mark is recognized by 96 % of british , 90 % of swiss , 75 % of dutch and 69 % of german consumers ( globescan ( 2011 ) “shopping choices can make a positive difference to farmers and workers in development countries : global poll” , urltoken [ accessed on 26 april 2012 ] ) .
with over 10 , 000 local fairtrade campaigning groups in the uk , there ' s lots of ways to get involved with the fairtrade movement .
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- we assess the risk to the credibility of fairtrade and how to manage this risk .
the first uk supermarket to sell fairtrade bananas and first to sell in all stores . today all of our bananas are fairtrade .
 all caribbean bananas at waitrose carry the fairtrade mark and it has also committed to converting their entire banana offering to fairtrade .
so how do the ethical rivals differ ? the biggest difference is in the price paid for the coffee . the fairtrade foundation guarantees farmers a minimum price of $ 1 . 21 ( 65p ) per pound of green coffee beans . this is much higher than the market price , which has averaged 80 cents this year , after recovering from an all - time low in october 2001 , when it tumbled to 45 cents . the foundation also pays an extra five cents as a social premium to invest in community projects . this premium is paid even if the market price rises above $ 1 . 21 .
1860 : the novel
max havelaar , or the coffee auctions of the dutch trading company
is written by multatuli ( eduard douwes dekker ) . 1988 : max havelaar foundation established in the netherlands . 1992 : swiss branch of the max havelaar foundation set up by six non - governmental organisations . 1999 : paola ghillani takes over at max havelaar switzerland . sales climb 600 % in six years . 2005 : ghillani leaves and is replaced by martin rhoner , 39 , a former executive director of the world bank .
thousands ! we have licensed over 4 , 500 fairtrade certified products for sale through retail and catering outlets in the uk . explore a selection of fairtrade products on our buying fairtrade page .
meanwhile , uk sales of certified fairtrade products grew by 2 % in value , to £1 . 64 billion , in 2016 , according to new data from the fairtrade foundation . unlike the trend of constant growth seen in the organics market over the past several years , this marked a return to growth for the fairtrade market following two years of declines . fair - trade certification guarantees that those producing foods receive a minimum price and additional payments for use on community projects .
you can order leaflets from us explaining fairtrade and give them to the manager , while politely asking them to stock fairtrade . and when they do , support them by telling others and buying the fairtrade products !
amongst the speakers addressing the crowd was dr . nyagoy nyong’o , executive director of fairtrade africa where she presented the work of her organisation for fairtrade certified producers in africa .
it is fairtrade international’s role to assess how we can improve the impact of our work and become more effective in the future . fairtrade international leads the development of global strategies to address emerging issues . find out about fairtrade international’s strategy
speaking during the tail end of the workshop , dr tsitsi choruma said she was confident of the fairtrade team that had been trained for the two weeks and she looks forward to the modules being rolled out across the fairtrade system .
strongest growth markets include the usa , where sales of fairtrade products rose to £258m since the introduction of fairtrade in 2012 , and brand new markets india and kenya , which join south africa as fairtrade producer countries with rapidly growing sales of fairtrade products in their own markets .
technical queries relating to fairtrade certification can be directed to fairtrade africa - southern african network and flo - cert africa .
this was also the year of producer services integration from fairtrade international to fairtrade africa . we continue to be committed to this , despite the challenges , and are fully aware that the success of fairtrade in africa depends on successful integration .
we have a fairtrade steering group which meets by - monthly to arrange fairtrade events and look at new fairtrade products which we could promote . we always try to encourage new members to the group .
whether you are a fairtrade supporter , or a business , there are important things to know about how the fairtrade mark can be used .
she points out that while quality is a consideration of the certification process , there are no prescribed quality standards . however , the foundation does ask growers to show that they have the means to bring products to the market that can meet the standards of export quality . producers also set goals for the future such as improving quality control .
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2 . 16 as already stressed in the response to question 1 , substantial international funding is now urgently required to build the infrastructure of fairtrade in the south and capitalise on the significant market opportunities that currently exist for producers . the fairtrade foundation , with its partners in flo , believe that such an investment could potentially enable up to 45 million additional peoplesmallholders , workers and their familiesto benefit from the establishment of successful and sustainable small - and medium - scale businesses .
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the fairtrade minimum price defines the lowest possible price that a buyer of fairtrade products must pay the producer . the minimum price is set based on a consultative process with fairtrade farmers , workers and traders and guarantees that producer groups receive a price which covers what it costs them to grow their crop . when the market price is higher than the fairtrade minimum price , the trader must pay the market price .
offer the public fairtrade products and the 100 % fairtrade pioneering brands differentiate themselves by focusing on their long term and equitable relations with their producer partners , as well as on the quality of the products .
our mission is to support farmers and workers in the developing world to increase their share in global trade . fairtrade’s stringent inspection and audit system is in place to ensure the amount of fairtrade product manufactured exactly matches the amount of fairtrade product purchased .
six in ten of all farmers and workers in fairtrade are now in africa . increasing their market access on fairtrade terms is the challenge now .
so , if a chocolate bar uses 500 tonnes of cocoa , then the manufacturer must purchase 500 tonnes of cocoa on fairtrade terms , including the payment of an additional $ 200 fairtrade premium per tonne . this means that even if the beans are later mixed with non - fairtrade beans - as often happens - fairtrade cocoa farmers still get 100 per cent of the benefits , and the better deal that the fairtrade mark stands for .
rather than not engaging with the chocolate industry and losing fairtrade sales opportunities for thousands of small farmers , fairtrade has set up a system to ensure that chocolate manufacturers that want to use the fairtrade mark must buy the precise amount of cocoa they need from fairtrade farmers that will be used in their final product .
1 . 16 this rate of growth in the number of flo certified producers globally is expected to continue , with flo expecting at least 100 new groups to enter fairtrade annually , reaching a total of over 1 , 100 certified groups by 2012 . however , the demand from producers is of course increasing and the foundation would like to scale up further .
' lack of rigour in defending fairtrade ' ( published in economic affairs ) shows some of the mistakes and lack of logic of the fairtrade proponents , using the example of alastair smith .
we agree that the principles behind fair trade may provide useful insight into the debate on improving the situation for uk producers . however , the foundation is not convinced that a labelling scheme is the right solution to the problems affecting uk farmers . a plethora of similar sounding labelling initiatives could result in confusion for consumers and undermine both the local cause and the global situation we care so deeply about .
the board of trustees of the fairtrade foundation is in the exciting position of recruiting two new trustees . it’s an exciting time to join the board - we are halfway through our five year strategy ‘fairtrade can , i can’ , an ambitious response to a changing world which focuses on four key goals – focus on impact , make fairtrade personal , improve and innovate and strengthen our organisation . you will play a vital role providing leadership , scrutiny and support to ensure delivery of the organisation’s mission , strategy , values and vision .
 through the trading standards ( via the minimum price , fairtrade premium , pre - financing and long - term trading relationships ) . flo estimates that in 2005 , the fairtrade benefits to producers amounting to around 80 million in terms of the fairtrade minimum price and premium .
torz says : “if a grower gets a fair price for his coffee after years of not getting a fair price , are they going to spend it on improving quality ? the foundation thinks that this will just follow . what we need to do is offer a fair price to growers while offering customer satisfaction to help the coffee market to grow . ” indeed , torz believes that to build the fair trade market at the same rate over the next ten years , the foundation will need to get more involved in the idea of provenance to help add value to the coffee category . he wants quality to become one of the criteria for certification , as he believes that some consumers naturally assume the fairtrade mark is a quality assurance mark .
so , if a chocolate bar uses 500 tonnes of cocoa , then they must purchase 500 tonnes of cocoa on fairtrade terms , including the payment of an additional $ 200 fairtrade premium per tonne . this means that even if the beans are later mixed with non - fairtrade beans – as often happens – fairtrade cocoa farmers still get 100 % of the benefits , and the better deal that the fairtrade mark stands for .
whatever the price of the product on the shelf , only the fairtrade mark ensures that the producers have received what is agreed as a fairer price , as well as the fairtrade premium to invest in the future of their communities . the fairtrade price applies at the point where the producer organisation sells to the next person in the supply chain ( usually an exporter or importer ) . it is not calculated as a proportion of the final retail price , which is negotiated between the product manufacturer and the retailer .
more information about product certification and these requirements can be found in the fairtrade standards .
the art of brewing an honest cup : artcaffe coffee & bakery launches fairtrade coffee .
has provided funding of £250 , 000 over four years specifically to extend the benefits of fairtrade to african producer organisations and to expand the range of fairtrade products from africa .
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the fairtrade foundation works closely with growers and brands , and now endorses more than 250 products . the uk market for fair trade products is the world’s second largest after switzerland . it was worth an estimated £90m in 2003 , up by 46 per cent on 2002 ( mintel ) . the roast and filter coffee market is one of the highest - penetration categories for the fairtrade mark . it accounted for 18 per cent of the total roast and filter coffee market in 2002 , and three per cent of all coffee sales . cafã©direct , which launched the first fairtrade coffee in 1994 , is now the sixth - largest coffee brand in the uk .
but ian bretman , the fairtrade foundation ' s deputy director , says this criticism is misplaced :
no one has gone into the coffee market due to the fairtrade price . we wouldn ' t encourage anyone to move into coffee production .
in fact , he says , it is the market - price mechanism that is flawed .
production has not fallen due to lower prices , because small producers are too dependent on coffee - even at the low prices .
for these reasons , there has been a resurgence in the vegetables’ popularity . a recent report from fairtrade africa and christian aid highlighted the potential demand for fairtrade certified traditional vegetables in the kenyan market .
rather than yet another label , the foundation believes a more rigorous investigation by government and the industry itself is needed . this should look into the causes behind the problems being experienced by domestic producers , so that more robust and wide reaching policy tools can be identified – to benefit all affected farmers and to reassure all concerned shoppers .