Butcher & Barlow Go Bananas!
Butcher & Barlow munched their way through Fairtrade bananas as part of a national attempt to break the world record for the most number of bananas eaten during a 24 hour period. Not only did the staff eat Fairtrade bananas, but also enjoyed making and drinking Fairtrade banana milkshakes. Clients were also offered Fairtrade Tea and Coffee and Fairtrade Biscuits and Fruit as part of the event.
This event took part on 6th March 2009 at 12.00pm as the finale to Fairtrade Fortnight. The Fairtrade Foundation’s annual awareness raising campaign brings together producers, campaigners, businesses and community groups, to highlight global trade inequality and promote Fairtrade, which benefits small scale farmers and farm workers and their communities in the developing world. Through Fairtrade, 7.5 million people – farmers, workers and their families – have more security and control over their lives.
Fairtrade bananas were first launched 11 years ago and today one in four bananas sold in the UK is Fairtrade. There are 57 certified producer groups in eight countries of Latin America, the Caribbean and West Africa supplying Fairtrade bananas to 20 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Buying Fairtrade, ensures producers receive a minimum price in addition to a Fairtrade premium, which enables them to earn a decent living and support their families. For more information on the Fairtrade Foundation please visit www.fairtrade.org.uk
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