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Choc-affair has always used Fairtrade chocolate. We believe that every-one in our world is entitled to be paid a fair wage for their labours. We carry the International logo because: It shows our commitment to the fair trade movement. It's a guarantee that our products are licenced and approved by a recognized organization, so YOU the consumer know what you are buying.
When we look at the enormity of the injustice in our world, many of us go around thinking 'what can be done' and 'nothing we do will make a difference'. How wrong this thinking can be. You see, you and I can make a difference to so many people by just a few small changes. You don't have to scale a mountain, or ride across the deserts, although well done if you can!
If you buy fair trade goods whenever possible, you are showing support for fairtrade manufacturers across the world and an organisation that is striving to help those who need help the most. It's a small contribution - but together we can make a difference. If your local stores don't stock fairtrade goods, ask/pester until they do! We supply selected retailers, cafes and farm-shops across the UK, so Contact us and ask us to send them some of our scrumptious chocolate and we can help them to start stocking Fairtrade.
The fairtrade foundation
Although it's been around for several years now, we'd never really paid the logo itself much attention before, have you? Take a good look at it, and tell us what you see?
It was the Fairtrade Foundation website that educated us: The silhouette of a cheering person represents the people, both consumers and producers, behind Fairtrade. It gives a positive forward looking image to Fairtrade and represents action for the cause of positive change.
PS. Lift The Label by David Westlake and Esther Stansfield is an enlightening read!
