Fairtrade Fortnight

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There are events happening throughout the UK to celebrate Fair Trade fortnight from extra markets deals in shops. Keep your eyes out for local events and we'll post what we can here (if we're quick enough!)

let us know if there's anything in your area.

http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get_involved_fairtr... 

Start date: Mon Feb 26, 2007 00:00 AM
End date: Sun Mar 11, 2007 00:00 AM

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1. Re: Fairtrade Fortnight by ecosrights, 2 days ago

   Fairtrade fortnight comes in line with a recent announcement from the Fairtrade Foundation that "surged 46% last year to £290 million ($569m; £432m). "
   
   "Market research firm Mintel expects ethical consumers to spend £2 billion on Fairtrade, organic and locally-sourced products this year, a rise of 62% since 2002. The company believes the market will be worth £547m by 2011. "
   
   The problem is, are there enough companies out there producing fairtrade goods? If not, will it lead to a "diluting" of what Fairtrade means? I certainly hope not as Fairtrade is a much more global standard than organic, but if production can't meet demand, what else will happen?
   
   The range of fairtrade goods available is increasing, with mainstream, high street stores such as M&S and TopShop having fairtrade clothing ranges and coffee shops, including Sainsburys, moving to fairtrade only tea and coffee. It's great as long as the principles are not effected and the suppliers continue to benefit.

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