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Why are coffee prices on the rise?

If you’ve noticed the price of your coffee increasing, you’re not alone! The price for Arabica beans, the world’s favourite variety – which is used in various products sold at Good Taste – spiked 18% in 2024. There are several factors contributing to this coffee price inflation.  One of the biggest reasons for increasing coffee […]

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Fair Trade Gingerbread

We needed a weekend activity and so decided to bake some gingerbread as it is one of our favourites as well as being easy and fun to make. The smell of ground ginger and cinnamon always make me feel a bit cosy – perfect for an autumnal afternoon! I’ve researched into Fairtrade spices, and while […]

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Fair Trade Chocolate and Raspberry Cupcakes

Delicious Fair Trade chocolate cupcakes – perfect for an afternoon treat!

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Fair Trade Mocha Drip Cake

This fabulous cake was created by Philippa for Jenny’s recent birthday party and features two of our favourite Fairtrade ingredients – coffee and chocolate! Don’t be put off by the ‘drip’ – it’s actually easier than you might think and doesn’t need to look perfect. However if you’re worried about it (or don’t have time), […]

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Fair Trade Chocolate Easter Nests

With the school holidays in full swing I’m looking for activities to occupy my three children. They all love baking, especially things like chocolate Easter nests, but it can be tricky to bake with all three of them at once in my tiny kitchen! I’m a big fan of ‘no-bake’ baking that can be done at […]

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Cookies and Cream Birthday Cake

To celebrate my son Harry’s 14th birthday I made this cookies and cream chocolate cake for him to enjoy with his friends – and of course gave it a Fairtrade twist! It was pronounced “the nicest cake ever” – high praise indeed – so I thought I would share it with you all! The recipe […]

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Stocking Fillers

Are you in need of a few ‘little bits’ either to go in a stocking, as a table present or for a secret Santa? If you are looking for an ethical alternative to throwaway, plastic tat, then look no further – we have rounded up our pick of the best gifts under £5! As always […]

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Ladies’ Gift Guide

Whether you’re shopping for a friend, your mum, sister, auntie, granny, daughter…. we’ve got you covered! Our shelves are just full of beautiful items which are sure to bring a smile to her face on Christmas Day! We’ve narrowed it down to our top six gifts… read on for the ultimate ethical gift inspiration for […]

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Children’s Gift Guide

You don’t have to fall down the trap of buying plastic for the children in your lift this Christmas, it is possible to buy ethically when shopping for little ones this Christmas. Our top tip is to check out pre-loved shopping websites such as Ebay and Facebook Marketplace as well as your local charity shop […]

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Men’s Gift Guide

We know how difficult it can be to find gifts for the men in your life… but fear not we’re here and we’ve summed up our top ethical picks which are sure to make him smile on Christmas morning! Some of the products listed are not available on our webshop, however if you aren’t local […]