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Celebrating 30 years of Fairtrade in the UK
It’s 30 years since the first Fairtrade certified products hit supermarket shelves.
Since then, Fairtrade has not only pioneered a unique, more equitable way of doing trade – and shown how it makes a tangible difference – it has become the world’s most recognised and trusted ethical label.
We’ll be marking three decades of Fairtrade at events and highlights throughout the year.
What we do
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What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade is about better prices, safe working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers.
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Buying Fairtrade
Buying Fairtrade is easy. There are over 6,000 Fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold, so when you shop, look for the FAIRTRADE Mark.
Ways to get involved
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Fairtrade Grassroots Group
There are thousands of Fairtrade groups throughout the UK, including community groups, school groups, universities and places of worship.
Join us on social media
Learn more about Fairtrade
Learn more about Fairtrade
Latest news from Fairtrade
Latest news from Fairtrade
Fairtrade facts and figures
50%
of Fairtrade is owned by farmers
The assembly combines 50 percent producer representation with 50 percent national Fairtrade organisation representation.
€1bn
Paid in Fairtrade premium since 1994
Since 1994, shoppers buying Fairtrade products have generated more than €1bn in Fairtrade Premium for farmers and workers.
6,000
Fairtrade products in the UK
Think Fairtrade is just bananas and coffee? The full list of products includes flowers and gold, chocolate and tea, cotton and beauty.