Fairtrade makes its mark

The first two tonnes of Fairtrade coffee beans were imported into Ireland in 1996. Since then, the number of Fairtrade products for sale in the Irish market has increased substantially.

Products carrying the Fairtrade label offer a guarantee to the consumer that the goods are produced in a fair and ethical manner.

Fairtrade producers receive a fair minimum price for their goods that covers their production costs and their basic living costs.

They ...