Fairtrade Information for Businesses
Fairtrade Information for Businesses
Why should retailers sell Fairtrade products?
- Sales are increasing nationally as more and more people want to buy Fairtrade products
- Your business will be included in the Newham Fairtrade directory, which will be distributed accross the borough.
- Your business will be promoted by the Newham Fairtrade campaign, and invited to events.
- The first 20 businesses to begin to stock Fairtrade goods we will help you stage a promotion day, where we will provide staff, balloons, and other goodies for customers.
- If you are one of places in Newham to start selling Fairtrade you will receive extra publicity
- You won’t get left behind…. many others are already starting to stock fairtrade products
What products are available?
Popular products include:
- Tea
- Coffee
- Sugar
- Juice
- Bananas
Other products available include:
- Wine
- Snacks
- Clothing
How can I start supplying Fairtrade?
Depending on your type of business there are a number of ways you can start…
- Ring Café Direct on 020 7490 9520 or contact one of the suppliers listed below
- Contact Sarah Williams at Newham Food Access Partnership on 020 8536 8882 for information or samples
- Ask your existing supplier or wholesaler
- Products are also available directly from Traidcraft on www.traidcraftshop.co.uk
The Fairtrade Foundation
Contact for lists of Fairtrade products, newsletter and any other information on Fairtrade. If you are a retailer or caterer who would like to stock Fairtrade products, please contact the Fairtrade Foundation for a list of suppliers