Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, sustainable development and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.
Why Offer Fairtrade to Your Customers?
Using Fairtrade products brings the following benefits at little or no extra cost or effort:
Fairtrade Eastbourne
Fairtrade Eastbourne actively works to promote Fairtrade in the town. This group is working to increase understanding of Fairtrade and to encourage the people and groups around them to make their own commitment to Fairtrade.
Local groups like the one in your area have helped to increase sales of Fairtrade products year on year and customer demand across the country has increased the number of products licensed to carry the Fairtrade Mark to over 3000.
To find out more go to the Fairtrade Eastbourne website.
Sign Up Your Business for Free
Fairtrade Eastbourne celebrates the actions of local businesses, promotes local traders and creates a focus on the Town Centre.
If you sell Fairtrade products or provide Fairtrade refreshments for your employees then register your business for free online using the link from this page, and your details can be added to the Fairtrade directory.
Support Your Local Fairtrade Town Campaign
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Help raise the profile of Fairtrade by displaying point of sale promotional material in your store. You can order leaflets and posters for free on the Fairtrade Foundation website
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Do not just sell Fairtrade - enjoy it. Why not switch to Fairtrade tea and coffee in the staff room? You may be able to source these from your existing supplier, otherwise, the Fairtrade Catering Directory lists nationwide suppliers on the Fairtrade Foundation website
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Host a Fairtrade event in your shop or café. How about inviting local businesses to a Fairtrade breakfast?
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Support the steering group by providing samples of Fairtrade products for events and tastings.
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Join the Fairtrade Eastbourne group and play your part in taking Fairtrade forward
Fairtrade Wine
The range of Fairtrade wine is fast increasing to include Merlot, Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc from Chile, Argentine and South Africa.
Offering your customers a choice of Fairtrade wine is an excellent way to raise awareness of the range available and encourage people to choose Fairtrade next time they buy a bottle.
