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February 2009: Make it Happen, Choose Fairtrade at Work

If you only do one thing this week ... make your office fair trade. Read more.

If your organisation uses Fairtrade products at work then tell us about it by submitting a case study online.

We are giving a lucky workplace the opportunity to try some new products with our hamper giveaway. Entering a case study online is quick and simple, just log on and answer a few simple questions. You need to upload an image of people in your workplace with Fairtrade products to accompany the case study to be eligible. Winners will be judged on the creativity of the photo, so have fun!, Once you have completed the questionnaire, as well as going into our draw, your organisational case study will be published on our website where you can also download our workplace pledge card to show your support for Fairtrade. If you’re our lucky winner, we’ll send a Fairtrade hamper to your workplace for you and your colleagues to enjoy.

Good luck!

October 2007: Local companies encouraged to support Fairtrade at work

Businesses in Belfast are being encouraged to offer Fairtrade products in the workplace through a special initiative by Business in the Community in Northern Ireland.

Special ‘goody boxes’ containing Fairtrade tea, coffee and chocolate, as well as information leaflets and posters are being sent to 300 leading companies in an effort to encourage them to support the Fairtrade Foundation’s Fairtrade at Work campaign. Read more

September 2007: Virgin Atlantic launches Fairtrade tea and coffee on board all flights

Following a series of blind tastings of a variety of Fairtrade teas and coffees, Virgin Atlantic will be offering passengers organic green and white teas from QI teas, a range of fresh and instant coffees by Costa Coffee and specialist supplier FFI UK and a range of organic and Fairtrade teas from Clipper.

Read the full press release

September 2007: Fairtrade comes to Fire Brigade HQ

Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has installed a Fairtrade vending machine for staff to enjoy at its headquarters in Upperton Road. Initially the team wanted a Fairtrade option to be added to their existing vending machine but instead chose an alternative supplier that was entirely Fairtrade.

All drinks, including hot chocolate, tea and coffee now bear the Mark that 'guarantees a better deal for Third World producers'. They will also now look to see if the confectionery machines could include Fairtrade.

Deputy chief fire officer Chris Large said, "All our hot drinks sold through our vending machine are Fairtrade and for us this is the obvious and right choice to make. "We know that the coffee has been ethically sourced, is certified organic and is environmentally friendly."

Mick Feather, learning and development co-ordinator, said, "East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is very supportive of Fairtrade and in making Eastbourne a Fairtrade town. "We would urge local businesses, particularly in the public sector, to follow our example."

Source: Eastbourne Today

March 2007: Calling all bosses: Challenge your staff to Cook for Change!

Spice up your cooking with Fairtrade products and be in with a chance of becoming a published chef by entering your favourite Fairtrade recipe into the Cook for Change competition. The Fairtrade Foundation is running this competition with publisher Dorling Kindersley and the recipes will be judged by a panel of experts chaired by Sophie Grigson. Winning recipes will be published in the definitive Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook in 2008.

February 2007: Change Today, Choose Fairtrade at Work

Why not Choose Fairtrade at work during Fairtrade Fortnight. The Fairtrade Foundations annual campaign kicks off on the 26th February and runs until the 11th March. Fairtrade producers will be welcomed to events up and down the country to tell us why its important to Choose Fairtrade. For more information on Fairtrade Fortnight, order Fortnight resources or find out about events happening near you, click here.

October 2006: Fairtrade at Work Press Release (Word)

Thank you for your help

Thank you to all the people who have played an active part in the Fairtrade at Work campaign:

• Co-operative Financial Services
• BT
• KPMG
• Brentford Football Club
• Nationwide
• Oxfam
• Training and Development Agency for Schools
• DFID
• Virgin Trains
• Edinburgh Zoo
• Sustrans
• Salvation Army
• Compass Group

Images are copyright Simon Rawles and Fairtrade Media.