Why is it important to buy Fairtrade chocolate and sugar?
Cocoa and sugar are important world commodities. Fluctuation in their market prices pose real obstacles to earning a decent livelihood for the millions of farmers working on small family farms in equatorial regions. Most live in villages without access to clean water and healthcare and struggle to support their families. Fairtrade guarantees farmers a minimum price for their produce, and the additional Fairtrade premium helps give them the opportunity to invest in tackling the issues they and their communities face. MORE ABOUT FAIRTRADE & DORSET CEREALS Dorset Cereals are excited to be working with The Fairtrade Foundation as we share many of the same values. We’re committed to sourcing ethically and The Fairtrade Foundation provides a framework for us to develop this further. In time for Fairtrade Fortnight (22nd February – 7th March) Dorset Cereals has launched two brand new chocolate granola recipes – ‘Chocolate’ and ‘Chocolate & Macadamia Nuts’. Both carry the FAIRTRADE Mark. Dorse
Cocoa and sugar are important world commodities. Fluctuation in their market prices pose real obstacles to earning a decent livelihood for the millions of farmers working on small family farms in equatorial regions. Most live in villages without access to clean water and healthcare and struggle to support their families. Fairtrade guarantees farmers a minimum price for their produce, and the additional Fairtrade premium helps give them the opportunity to invest in tackling the issues they and their communities face. MORE ABOUT FAIRTRADE & DORSET CEREALS Dorset Cereals are excited to be working with The Fairtrade Foundation as we share many of the same values. We’re committed to sourcing ethically and The Fairtrade Foundation provides a framework for us to develop this further. In time for Fairtrade Fortnight (28th February – 13th March) which this year is all about ’showing off your label’ we have created our own Fairtrade aprons which can be bought on our online shop. Plus don’t forge
