Fairtrade sales growth delivers market boost for farmers

Michael Holder
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Sales of Fairtrade Mars bars, bananas, coffee and tea are helping to boost agricultural productivity and climate change adaptation

A rise in UK sales of core Fairtrade-certified products over the past year has helped to boost market opportunities and sustainable development among farmers in developing countries, according to the Fairtrade...

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