Fairtrade Fortnight

27 February - 12 March, 2023

For those of you who don’t know, Fairtrade is a global movement, which works to secure a better deal for farmers and workers throughout the poorer parts of the world.

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Supporting Fairtrade is a simple way to make a difference to the lives of the people who grow and make the things we love.

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Fairtrade’s mission is to connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control over their lives.

You can help Fairtrade achieve their goal by looking for the Fairtrade logo on the goods you buy. Buying Fairtrade is easy with over 6,000 Fairtrade products from coffee, tea and flowers to chocolates, nuts, oils, sugar, and many more things we buy on a regular basis.

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So when you shop, look for the Fairtrade mark. In Wetherby you can find Fairtrade goods in many places including;