Green and Blacks and Ben and Jerry’s have re-affirmed their commitment to ethical manufacturing, both announcing that their ranges will soon become 100% Fairtrade. Green and Black’s have always had a commitment to Fairtrade. Their Maya Gold bar was the first official Fairtrade product to be sold in the UK, but this announcement demonstrates their [...]
As I’ve mentioned here before, the industry juggernauts are beginning to notice. They’re beginning to tap into the growing target group that is the Fairtrade consumer. It’s been creeping in for a long time, ever since the pioneer brands (Traidcraft, Cafédirect, Divine, etc.) created enough of a presence to force supermarkets to realize we exist: [...]
Here’s an amusing advert from Dutch Fairtrade brand Max Havelaar. (via Treehugger)