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Old 13-03-2006, 15:33   #28
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Re: Fairtrade Fortnight

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Originally Posted by Gayle
So, could you please explain what the harm is in buying Fairtrade coffee rather than coffee produced by a large multinational organisation that squeazes every last penny out of the suppliers.

There isn't any harm, I've bought Freetrade products. I just don't want my local council suggesting how I spend my money.

There is already enough information out there if people are interested, without HBC trying to obtain the status of a Freetrade borough by actively encoraging the relevant number of shops or cafes to qualify as such.
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