Oxfam’s new superstore at Manchester Fort is celebrating 30 years of Fairtrade with a series of in-store events this month.
Food tastings, competitions and café specials are all planned to help mark three decades since the first Fairtrade certified products hit supermarket shelves in the UK.
Alison Hutchinson, Senior Buyer, for Oxfam’s Sourced by Oxfam range which brings together the best of ethical, sustainable and brand-new items from around the world, says:
“At our huge new superstore in Manchester, we are using this milestone anniversary to encourage even more of our wonderful customers to give Fairtrade products a go. From coffee and chocolate to giftbags and cards, buying Fairtrade items is about ensuring better prices, safe working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers.”
See what’s happening in-store..
19th October
Free coffee at the Water tank Café with entry into a Café Direct Tasting Competition. Play “Guess the Origin” of their coffee and correct guesses will be entered into a raffle for a Fairtrade Coffee & Chocolate Hamper.
25th October
Zaytoun Food tasting and talk
26th October
Divine Chocolate tasting and talk
2nd November
Spice Kitchen
12th November
English tea shop tea tasting
All Oxfam shops will also be running a 20% discount throughout October on selected Fairtrade items.