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I agree that FairTrade goods do bring benefits - for the growers obviously, but also the concept of helping them through increasing trade and supporting the businesses that support Fair-Trade.
We must not however lose sight of and the importance of, supporting local produce - meat, fish, fruit and vegetables etc.
Using locally sourced goods, also cuts down on our carbon footprint too and saves money on distribution costs.
As you know, as part of DBS, I made it a part of my job and was on my list of things to do - working with the Town Council on promoting and supporting the use of Fair-Trade within the Town's business community and the members of DBS.
Of course, that has all gone down the toilet now, whether the Town Council are actively working with Spencer on this I don't know, but with the Chamber's urgent need to increase membership at all costs (at least that's what they told me), I doubt it somehow.
Roger