What is Fairtrade? The Fairtrade Foundation exists to improve the
position of poor and marginalised producers in the developing world.
The Foundation encourages UK industry and consumers to support fairer
trade and to purchase Fairtrade products. The Fairtrade label is the
only independent guarantee that producers in the developing world get a
better deal.
If you want to get involved in our discussions, click 'Register' (at the top) and follow the instructions provided.
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I am pleased to tell you that our latest Fairtrade supporter is The Co-operative Travel, Market Road Chelmsford. Our numbers are growing all the time as indeed is the list of outlets in Chelmsford selling Fairtrade products.
Great News! I am pleased to tell you that Chelmsford has retained its Fairtrade Town status thanks to your efforts. This is a comment from the Fairtrade Foundation:
"We are delighted to affirm that Chelmsford Fairtrade Town status has...