As we step into 2024, we are thrilled to mark three decades of Fairtrade in the UK! It's been 30 years of empowerment, sustainability, and positive change driven by farmers and workers across the globe. At Your Co-op, we're honoured to have been a part of this remarkable journey so far so join us in celebrating World Fairtrade Day on May 11th, a global event dedicated to promoting fair wages, sustainable practices, and better livelihoods for farmers and producers around the world.
Why choose Fairtrade?
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Fairtrade is about more than just products; it's about community, sustainability, and fairness. It's about standing together with farmers and workers worldwide to promote equitable trade practices, uplift communities, and protect our planet.
By choosing our Fairtrade products, you become part of this global movement dedicated to making a difference. Your support empowers farmers and workers in over 70 countries, across 1,900 producer organizations, by ensuring fair wages, promoting sustainable practices, and fostering community development.
This World Fairtrade Day, celebrate the impact of your choices. Choose our Fairtrade products and contribute to positive change on a global scale. Thank you for supporting Fairtrade and for being a catalyst for a more just and sustainable world.
How to take part in World Fairtrade Day
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Spread the word
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Choose Fairtrade
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Host a Fairtrade event
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Spread the word
Help us amplify the message of Fairtrade by sharing your support with friends, family, and followers.Spread the word on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by sharing our posts, tagging us, and using relevant hashtags such as #Fairtrade, #WorldFairtradeDay, and #ChooseFairtrade.By spreading awareness, you're not just advocating for ethical consumption but also inspiring others to join the movement for a fairer and more sustainable world. |
Choose Fairtrade
The easiest way you can get involved on World Fairtrade Day is by choosing Fairtrade when you shop.Look out for the FAIRTRADE Mark on products.
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Host a Fairtrade event
Hosting a Fairtrade event is a great way to spread the word about Fairtrade and try some delicious Fairtrade products!Organise a bake sale with delicious bakes using Fairtrade ingredients such as bananas, coffee, cocoa and sugar. Why not make our Ultimate Fairtrade chocolate cake or Fairtrade Millionaire's Shortbread ?Host your own Fairtrade coffee-tasting masterclass. Sample a selection of Fairtrade coffee, from our Co-op Honest Value Fairtrade Instant Coffee to our Irresistible Fairtrade Kenyan Roast Ground Coffee sourced from Mutira Farmers’ Cooperative.Invite friends, family, and colleagues to join you in exploring Fairtrade-certified goods, learning about the impact of their purchases, and engaging in discussions about ethical consumption. By hosting a Fairtrade event, you're not only fostering a sense of community but also empowering others to make informed choices that promote fairness and sustainability in global trade. |
Our work with Fairtrade
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