Fairtrade product sales hit record €8.5bn worldwide

Michael Holder
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Global sales of Fairtrade products rose eight per cent in 2017, generating premiums of €178m for farmer and worker organisations, annual report reveals

Global sales of Fairtrade certified goods and products rose eight per cent to almost €8.5bn last year, generating €178m in premiums for farmer and worker organisations, according to the sustainability...

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