Try Out Fair Trade

 

 

Angus MP Mike Weir, a long time supporter of Fair Trade is calling on his constituents, who have not yet done so,  to try out at least one fair trade product during this years Fair Trade fortnight, which runs from 25th February to 9^th  March.

 

Mr Weir said that Fair Trade had made considerable progress over the last few years.

 

“The object of Fair Trade is to ensure that producers get a better deal for their produce and can invest in creating a better life for themselves, their families and communities.

 

“What started as a small scale consumer movement has now begun to enter the mainstream, with even the sugar giant Tate and Lyle announcing that all its sugar is to be fair trade by the end of 2009. From its beginnings in coffee and chocolate Fair Trade now encompasses a wide range of goods from foodstuffs to clothing.

 

“In Angus Fair Trade goods can be bought in very many outlets, from small shops to the large supermarkets. I would urge all constituents who have not yet tried fair trade goods to make an effort during fair trade fortnight to try them and join the huge number of local people who are using their weekly shopping to make a real difference”