The fairtrade foundation was set up in the 1990's by agencies including Christian Aid and Oxfam and the World Development movement. The foundation promotes the payment of a fair price and environmental standards particularly on exports from developing countries. The following merchants are offering fairtrade products assuring consumers that the coffee we like to drink or the chocolate we love so much was purchased under fair conditions at a fair price.
Marks and Spencer became one of the first high street retailers to offer a range of fairtrade items and more merchants are doing the same. These merchants have fair trade, hampers and fairtrade gift boxes that make a great gift whether at Christmas or any other occasion.