Fairtrade

Christmas Fair marks ten years of Fairtrade

Ten years after Plymouth was awarded Fairtrade status, a Christmas Fair is being held to celebrate.

Plymouth was one of the first in the South West to earn the Fairtrade accolade in 2004 in recognition of its commitment to making fairly traded products available in local shops, cafes and other businesses.

The Just Christmas market takes place on Saturday 29th November 2014 at...

Fairtrade family picnic on the Hoe

Everyone is invited to bring their sandwiches, blankets and deckchairs to the Plymouth Hoe this weekend for a big picnic.

To help celebrate the end of Co-operatives Fortnight Plymouth City Council has partnered up with lots of local businesses to host a Fairtrade family picnic on Saturday 6 July.

Taking place between 11am and 2pm on the grassed area of the Hoe by Elliott Street...

Plymouth University's Fairtrade status renewed

Plymouth University’s Fairtrade status has been re-accredited in recognition of its efforts to encourage staff and students to make ethical choices when buying food and drink.

The University's re-accreditation complements Plymouth's 'Fairtrade City' status first certified in 2004 and held ever since.

The Fairtrade Universities and Colleges initiative ensures that producers of...

Citywide celebrations for Fairtrade Fortnight

Residents and businesses in Plymouth are showing their support for farmers and communities in the developing world to mark Fairtrade Fortnight.

Plymouth was one of the first to be given the status of Fairtrade City 9 years ago, for showing commitment to raising awareness and promoting the use of Fairtrade goods. Its status was reconfirmed in 2012 and the city will celebrate 10 years as...