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Fairtrade Food & Drink
Fairtrade Fortnight 2008- find out what's happening in Worcestershire
Fairtrade is an independent standard that guarantees a better deal for producers in the developing world. Producers receive a fair and stable income, which covers their production costs and enables them to re-invest in the business, or in social and environmental schemes in the local community. Shoppers in the UK now spend £millions every week on Fairtrade products.
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Look out for the FAIRTRADE Mark on over 3,000 products, including tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, wine, fresh fruit and juices, aswell as clothing and other items, available in most supermarkets and some independent stores |
What are we doing in Worcestershire?
Malvern, Worcester, Bewdley and Stourport have been established as Fairtrade Towns and Cities. This means that they have realised 5 goals set by the Fairtrade Foundation, such as achieving a certain level of availability of Fairtrade products in local shops and catering outlets.
What can you do?
| Out Shopping- look for the FAIRTRADE mark |
| At work or college -ask your caterers to offer Fairtrade options, for example in vending machines or canteens |
| Fairtrade Fortnight -take part in the annual campaign (25 February- 9 March 2008)- attend a local event or organise your own, e.g. a Fairtrade Coffee Morning |
| Stay informed-visit the Fairtrade Foundation's website, where you can subscribe to 'Fair Comment', their free newsletter or join their campaigns email list. |
| Visit the Worcestershire Green Directory for details of Fairtrade groups and companies in your area. |
Last modification: 09:29:05, 14th January, 2008 by Jenny Moreton
Review date: 03rd October, 2009
