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Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 has kicked off and takes place until March 12.
The campaign wants us to make small changes and support Fairtrade producers in developing countries around the world.
The freshest and coolest items on the market have been compiled by Lara Sargent, from delicious chocolate to organic coffee.
Check out our round-up of products below…
Tony Chocolonely x Ben & Jerry’s
We’re so sweet on these slabs of Fairtrade chocolate with flavours inspired by Ben & Jerry’s classic ice creams. The brand uses a traceable cocoa supply chain and pays a higher price to cocoa farmers to fight poverty and make chocolate 100 per cent slave-free.
Handmade bird nest house
Be a good egg and look after feathered friends with The Tahera Fairtrade bird nester, made from natural seagrass and recycled saris by artisan workers in Southern Bangladesh.
Buy Handmade Bird Nest House, assorted colours, for £20 each, from the National Trust Shop.
Fairtrade flowers
Spread so much joy by sending a beautiful bouquet of Fairtrade yellow roses – the very brightest way to pep up the home and ensure the growers are paid a fair premium for their flowers.
Buy 24 Fairtrade Yellow Roses, for £40, from Arena Flowers.
Passionfruit liqueur
We’re saying a big cheers to Fairtrade Fortnight with this sweet liqueur that’s made using Fairtrade sugar from Argentina and passionfruit from Peru. That’s the spirit!
Buy Fair Passion Fruit Liqueur, for £21.60, from Ocado.
Stoneware mug
Your morning caffeine hit just got very special thanks to this INAKI stoneware mug, handmade by a World Fairtrade collective in Nepal where artisans benefit from medical care, children’s education and a savings scheme. Make it your favourite mug, now.
Buy Fairtrade Handmade Ombre Two-tone Stoneware Wide Mug, for £16, from Not On The High Street.
Rose-infused Earl Grey tea
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon cuppa with Fairtrade Earl Grey teabags infused with aromatic rose, bergamot and hibiscus. That’s what you call flower power.
Woven baskets
Spring storage heroes don’t come any bolder than this ethical, handcrafted basket made in Ghana. Fairtrade, sustainable and vegan-friendly, it’s the perfect spot for stashing papers, knitting kit and craft materials.
Buy Amy Storage Basket, for £42, from Lola & Mawu.
Ground and whole bean coffee
You’ll get a buzz out of this Fairtrade organic coffee, with every sale helping to support the small, almost entirely female co-operative in Rwanda where it is grown. Available in whole beans or ground.
Buy Jabulani Rwanda Organic & Fairtrade Single Origin Coffee, for £6.98, from Owens Organic Coffee.
Hand balm
Has gardening left your hardworking hands a little worn? Then this soothing Fairtrade-certified balm made from beeswax, apricot kernel oil, shea butter and essential oils can help smooth the way.
Buy Gardeners’ Hand Balm, for £6.99, from Honeystreet Handmade.
Mango wood candlesticks
Shine a light on Fairtrade Fortnight with a group of beautiful mango wood candlesticks in a palette of pastel hues. They’re hand-carved and painted by skilled Fairtrade artisans in India.
Buy Hand-carved Mango Wood Candlestick, from £6.25, at Amnesty International UK.
Shaggy leather rug
You’ll be floored by these statement shaggy rugs made from 100 per cent leather cuts in a fair trading environment free of child labour. Proceeds directly help the weavers.
Buy Dallas Leather Shaggy Rug, Red, for £44.99, 120x180cm,from Homescapes.
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