Fairtrade could help tackle exploitation in UK factories and farms, according to the incoming boss of the Fairtrade Foundation.The Fairtrade mark can offer solutions to advising the UK government on protecting workers and growing productivity.The Fairtrade Foundation urges shoppers to continue buying certified products amid fears of a “race to the bottom” during the cost of living crisis.Independent verification of sustainable and ethical practices could boost recruitment and retention in a tough hiring environment.