SHOW OFF YOUR LABEL - Fairtrade Fortnight 2011

The dates and theme for next year's Fairtrade Fortnight have been announced. Last year saw the UK making over one million and one swaps to Fairtrade products during Fairtrade Fortnight. This was a loud and proud message that the people of Britain want a fair deal for the producers behind the products they buy.


This year, we want to take the story further and explain why. By showing off about Fairtrade, you'll be explaining the importance of Fairtrade to its producers, about the benefits of receiving a Fairtrade premium for their local communities and securing a more stable future.

Fairtrade is transforming the lives of millions of farming families in developing countries and this is down to the passionate commitment of Fairtrade supporters, stockists and companies around the world. Show off and in doing so, encourage others to follow in your footsteps.

DANGOSWCH EICH LABEL - Pythefnos Masnach Deg 2011

Mae testun a dyddiadau Pythefnos Masnach Deg 2011 wedi eu cyhoeddi. Flwyddyn diwethaf welson ni dros miliwn o bobl yn swapio nwyddau ar gyfer rhai Masnach Deg yn ystod Pythefnos Masnach Deg. Roed dhwn yn neges gryf bod pobl Prydain eisiau tegwch i gynhyrchwyr sy’n paratoi ein nwyddau.


Blwyddyn nesaf byddwn yn mynd a’r stori ymhellach ac yn esbonio pam. Wrth glodfori Masnach Deg, byddwch yn esbonio pwysicrwydd Masnach Deg i’r cynhyrchwyr, yn dangos manteision derbyn premiwm Masnach Deg ar gyfer eu cymunedau lleol a sicrhau dyfodol mwy sicr.

Mae Masnach Deg yn trawsnewid bywydau miliynau o deuluoedd ffermwyr mewn gwledydd datblygol ac mae hyn oherwydd ymrwymiad cefnogwyr Masnach Deg, pobl a cwmniau ar draws y byd sy’n cadw’r nwyddau. Felly beth am frolio atynnu sylw at Fasnach Deg ac wrth wneud hynny annog eraill i ddilyn eich hesiampl.

Carmarthenshire retains Fairtrade status

CARMARTHENSHIRE has retained its Fairtrade status.


The county was awarded the accolade in June 2009 and the Fairtrade Foundation has renewed the status for another two years.

The Carmarthenshire’s Fairtrade Streering Group had to submit an application for renewal showing the progress made during the last year.

The group has been working to raise the awareness and availability of Fairtrade in the county in various ways.

There are now 37 retail outlets and 22 catering outlets selling/using two or more Fairtrade products throughout the county. Furthermore, Llanelli, Ammanford and Carmarthen now have their own Fairtrade groups.

The council also has a corporate sustainable procurement policy which includes a strong commitment to purchasing ethical and Fairtrade goods.

Work has been ongoing with schools, colleges, community organisations and businesses including a focus on tourism.

Two of the county’s schools have also achieved Fairtrade status – Ysgol Dyffryn Taf in Whitland and Ysgol Gynradd Llanddarog, with many more working towards it.

Councillor Pam Palmer, the council’s executive board member for sustainable development, said: “I am delighted Carmarthenshire has kept its Fairtrade status, it is a fantastic achievement as a key part of being a Fairtrade county is constantly improving the availability and awareness of Fairtrade.

“Continued support is very important as Fairtrade helps producers in the developing world work their way out of poverty. A child dies of poverty every three seconds, and many of those living in poverty produce the food and clothes that we take for granted. Fair Trade can help to change that. It's an opportunity for people to improve their lives and the lives of their families, and is as simple as the choices you make on your weekly shop.”