Fairtrade Fortnight 2017, 27th February-12 March, will soon be here, Frome’s 15th year as a Fairtrade Town.
Fairtrade Frome representative Judy Annan said, “The food on our tables, the tea and coffee in our mugs, all from farmers who toil, sweat and slog.
“However hard they work to provide the things we depend on, millions of farmers in developing countries aren’t paid what they deserve. It’s not a new problem. We need to amplify the voices of marginalised producers as much as ever in 2017.
“When we come together we can change the way people think about trade and the products on our shelves – the Fairtrade movement is made up of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities for Fairtrade. Your actions help shoppers to make choices that change the lives of farmers and workers.
“Join thousands of others across the UK this Fairtrade Fortnight to help our friends, neighbours, colleagues and communities to put Fairtrade in their break and take exploitation out.
“This is a wonderful time to celebrate Frome’s capacity to care both locally and globally. And it couldn’t be simpler. You are the link between the producers and many local cafes and businesses in Frome who provide a huge range of Fairtrade products for your delight”
