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How long have you been aware of Fair Trade? I’ve been aware of Fair Trade products for many years and have been really pleased to see how they have developed and improved. Over 20 years ago I started selling fair-trade crafts from home, and quickly became passionate about Fair Trade as a way for people […]

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Fair Friday not Black Friday!

At Good Taste – The Sheffield Fair Trade Shop our prices will be the same as they are every other day, because we buy all our products at a fair price, and sell them to our customers at a fair price too. All the farmers and artisans who have produced the things we sell have been paid […]

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Fairtrade Fruity Flapjack

Fairtrade Fruity Flapjack Delicious Fairtrade Fruity Flapjack is perfect for parties. Easy to make and always goes down a treat! This recipe is great because it combines multiple Fairtrade ingredients plus can be adapted to be vegan (by using Vegan Marg) and also gluten-free (by using gluten-free oats). Enjoy!   Ingredients: 175g butter or margarine 100g Fairtrade demerara […]

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Fairtrade Coffee and Walnut Sponge Cake

Fairtrade Coffee and Walnut Sponge Cake One of my favourite go-to recipes is Fairtrade Coffee and Walnut Sponge Cake. Chiefly because it is simply delicious! Also it is simple to make, easily adaptable depending on the event and can be frozen! – perfect for planning ahead or saving leftovers.   Ingredients 350g soft margarine 350g Fairtrade […]

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Fairtrade Lemon Cake Recipe

Fairtrade Recipes This is a fantastic go-to recipe. It’s simple, quick to make and so easy to scale depending on the occasion. Whether it’s for a large parties, small gathering or a picnic with the family. Plus, if you’re pushed for time, it can be baked in advance and frozen. Try this Fairtrade Lemon Cake Recipe – […]

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Fairtrade Spicy Coleslaw Recipe

Fairtrade Recipe Spicy Coleslaw This spicy coleslaw recipe can be used to make a healthy version of a great salad for summer parties or BBQs. It is easy to make and uses fair trade ingredients where possible. Perfect for a large party.     Ingredients: Half a white cabbage, shredded finely 3 – 4 carrots, peeled and […]

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Maftoul Salad Fairtrade recipe

Fairtrade Recipes Maftoul Salad The perfect salad for many occasions. Quick and simple to make. Can be served hot or cold. Plus, this Maftoul Salad is versatile as it can be used as starter, side or as a main.   Ingredients: 250g Zaytoun maftoul 5 tbsp Zaytoun olive oil 75g Traidcraft raisins 1 onion, diced 1 […]

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TASTE Project Update

Money turns to water   TASTE Project Update In April we were delighted to announce we had been able to donate £5000 from our first year’s profits to TASTE (Transfer of Appropriate Sustainable Technology & Expertise) and we have now had notification that the money is already being spent. It was earmarked to help a village […]

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BAFTS Membership Blog post – June 2016

BAFTS Membership – what it means to us Author: Jenny Coleman We are excited to tell you that we are now full members of BAFTS (The British Association for Fair Trade Shops & Suppliers). BAFTS brings together independent shops and suppliers who are united in their core purpose to bring about fundamental changes in the status of developing […]

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TASTE charity Blog post – April 2016

Thank you from us all… Author: Jenny Coleman A profit of £5000 in our first year has exceeded all our expectations, and means we can transform the lives of 3000 people living in a village in rural central Nigeria. TASTE (Transfer of Appropriate and Sustainable Expertise) is going to use our donation to help a village […]