... support fairtrade
What can you do?
Look out for FAIRTRADE Marks on products, and on stickers and windows of shops and cafes where Fairtrade products are available. More and more can be found locally.
- Buy Fairtrade and local produce when you can and encourage others to do the same.
- Ask for Fairtrade in coffee shops, restaurants and hotels.
- Encourage your workplace, church or club to use Fairtrade products for catering and meetings.
- Encourage local shops and supermarkets to stock Fairtrade products.
- Get your school/college involved - does your tuckshop or canteen stock Fairtrade?
- Get involved - volunteer to help promote Fairtrade locally.
Looking to stock/supply Fairtrade products?
Fairtrade products are available from supermarkets, Oxfam and catering suppliers. The Fairtrade Foundation has compiled a Fairtrade Catering Directory to help you choose and source the products you would like - please see their website or Contact us for more details.
Support local produce too!
Fairtrade products from the developing workd generally can't be grown in the UK such as bananas, coffee, cocoa or sugar. However, supporting local trade is also important for small producers in this country. British agriculture is in decline and by buying from local farmers you can help regenerate the rural economy. You will also be cutting down on 'food miles' as well as getting a much fresher product. You can buy local produce direct from farm shops, the Ayrshire Farmers' Market (1st Saturday of every month in Ayr) and the Farmers' Market shop at Auchincruive. More supermarkets and small shops are also now stocking local food on their shelves.
