CELEBRATIONS have been held across Worcester to mark a decade of the Faithful City being a Fairtrade city
Since the City Council lent its support in July 2006, the city has supported the campaign to promote better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers across the globe.
By joining forces with the Worcester Trade Justice Network, the council has also run an annual poster competition with local schools in a bid to raise awareness about Fairtrade products and what they stand for.
Anthony Wood, chair of the network, has spoken to thousands of local children about Fairtrade across the decade and has also approached shops, cafes and businesses.
He said: “Many of the schools have also organised Fairtrade baking competitions and have studied slavery and related issues during Fairtrade Fortnight.
“Discussions such as these help to raise awareness of the price which has been paid, both past and present, by those who supply us with everyday household food items which we often take for granted.”
With more than 4,500 Fairtrade products available in the UK, from coffee, tea and chocolate to bananas, flowers and even gold.
Coun Paul Denham, Mayor of Worcester, who introduced the idea ten years ago, said: “I was very pleased to be the councillor who introduced the idea that Worcester should become a Fairtrade City more than ten years ago, and am proud of our success. I urge everyone out shopping to look for the Fairtrade symbol on products,” says Cllr Paul Denham, Mayor for Worcester.
“By purchasing Fairtrade produce, you can help farmers from across the globe to get a fairer deal so they can support their local communities better.”
