The Fairtrade Foundation Annual Review reveals that Fairtrade is definitely becoming more popular in the UK.  This is great news for third world producers, because as we learn about how we can benefit them by making the right shopping choices, their lives are improving.  They are able to send their children to school and afford health care for their families.  Here are some fascinating Fairtrade facts from the review:

1 in 4 bananas sold in the UK is Fairtrade

Almost £500m was spend on Fairtrade products in the UK in 2007

6000 sugar farmers in Belize benefitted from Tate & Lyle’s switch to Fairtrade sugar

90% of the farmers in the Windward Islands grow Fairtrade bananas

Farmers and workers in 54 countries supply Fairtrade goods to the UK

Over 700 cotton products were licenced Fairtrade in 2007

There was a 72% growth in Fairtrade sales in 2007

300 UK companies are now licenced to use the Fairtrade mark

Over 83 million Fairtrade flowers were sold in 2007

Play your part in changing our world into one where trade is fair by choosing Fairtrade whenever you can.  You can access hundreds of Fairtrade products right here on Pricegrabber, have a look.

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