2012 to see Scotland gain status of Fairtrade country

JUST three decades ago, it was a niche movement, supported by a small number of activists keen to help overseas communities hit by political turmoil.

Now, it is a multi-billion pound operation – supporting thousands of vulnerable manufacturers and growers worldwide.
Scotland is on track to become the world’s second Fairtrade Nation – following in the footsteps of Wales, which was granted the status in 2008.
Already boasting a large number of towns and cities with Fairtrade status, ministers and the Scottish Fairtrade Forum expect the official Fairtrade Nation status to be granted later this year.
The move will raise the awareness of Fairtrade products in Scotland, the Forum hopes, and get as many Scots involved in the initiative as possible.

LET'S HOPE THEY SUCCEED