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