A report published last month to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight shows that sales of Fairtrade products rose by 43% in 2008 to reach the £700 mark.

This is fantastic news and shows just how important the ethical market has become to UK consumers.

You can find out more about the Fairtrade Mark at their website – http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/

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