Buying gifts can present all sorts of problems, from not knowing the person well enough, to not putting enough thought into the gift until it’s too late and being forced to buy whatever you can on the way through to the party or occasion. So I was delighted to find this gift bag, already made up, that offers a gift that just about any adult will enjoy, will bring attention to Fairtrade, and that supports Fairtrade.

John Lewis has put together The Fairtrade Bag (£40.00) and will deliver it to you (or to the lucky recipient of your gift) for FREE.

The bag itself is a robust hessian and rope tote bag that’s perfect for shopping or for picnics. And it’s filled with scrumptious Fairtrade goodies including:

* A fresh and zesty Fairhills Colombard/Sauvignon Blanc 2007 from South Africa, 750ml

* Forest Fairtrade dried tropical fruit mix, 125g

* Zuma Fairtrade dark hot chocolate, 2x 28g

* Burnt Sugar original crumbly fudge

* Fairtrade wild blossom honey, 340g

* Organic Seed & Bean Company lime chocolate, 60g

* Percol organic Arabica coffee, 250g

* Doves Farm organic apple and sultana flapjacks, 5x 40g

Remember, you’re only guaranteed to be getting Fairtrade if the Fairtrade mark is on the product.

And if you’ve been the recipient of a gift, Fairtrade or otherwise, here’s another way to raise the profile of Fairtrade while saying thank you.  Use one of these “Faces of Fairtrade” cards as your thank you card, and you may inspire those who hadn’t thought of it to buy Fairtrade next time.