Traidcraft is one of the founding members of the Fairtrade Foundation together with CAFOD, Christian Aid, Oxfam, the World Development Movement and the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, so it seems fitting to shout...
In 1994 Clipper Teas became the first Fairtrade Tea company in the UK, but ethical trading has always been at the forefront of the company since it began in 1984 by Mike and Lorraine...
Not only has Cafédirect been making great coffee since 1989, it was the first producer to bring Fairtrade certified coffee to the UK! That year an international coffee agreement (which fixed global prices according...
It’s Fairtrade Fortnight! If you don’t know what that means have a look at our previous post which will tell you all you need to know. Throughout the next two weeks I want to...
We’re just over half way through January, which means we are also half way through Veganuary. Maybe you’ve never heard of it, maybe you’re taking part but flagging a bit, or maybe you’re doing...
The festive season is now upon us, and as our thoughts turn to piles of gifts and food how do we make sure we can have an ethical Christmas? Is such a thing even...
Britain has seen a busy shopping weekend with reports of fighting and police intervention in supermarkets up and down the country thanks to Black Friday and following sales up until Cyber Monday. Today, ‘Giving...
The pink ribbon is the international symbol for breast cancer awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness Month October were both introduced to the UK almost 20 years ago. Breast Cancer awareness month exists to help...
We know that our customers – you – make a conscious effort to buy more ethical products, why else would you be here. We love that you do your bit to be more eco-friendly...
Today is the first ‘Buy British Day’, launched by Best of Britannia to encourage people to buy more British made products, whether that means more UK fashion, designer items or food made right here...