The Fairtrade banana has been nominated as the ethical product of the decade in the Observer Ethical Awards 2015. Over 1.2 billion Fairtrade bananas are now bought in the UK every year, impacting the lives of 25,000 banana farmers, workers and their communities in nine countries. The Fairtrade banana was the brainchild of Sustain member the Fairtrade foundation back in 1997 and by 2008 were the third most popular item sold in British supermarkets. You can vote for the Fairtrade banana here. Voting closes on 25th May.
Published Friday 22 May 2015
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
