UK falls in love again with Fairtrade bananas and coffee

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British public support for ethical label lifts sales of Fairtrade goods for the first time since 2013

Sales of Fairtrade goods have risen for the first time since 2013 as the increasing popularity of bananas and coffee sold under the ethical label offset falling sales of cocoa and sugar. Revenues from...

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