Ireland learns the benefits of Fairtrade

FAIRTRADE Fortnight kicked off yesterday with food producers from around the globe heralding benefits of the Fairtrade concept.

Ireland learns the benefits of Fairtrade
Tue, 27 Feb, 2007 - 00:00
Conor Kane

While there are now 12 official Fairtrade towns and cities in the country, another 40 are heading that way, as the public continues to increase its support for the designated products.

The man who brought Fairtrade products to Ireland, coffee veteran Patrick Bewley, was yesterday honoured for his contribution over the last 10 years.

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