Fresh Fruit
Grapes - brand new for 2004!
From the Thandi fairtrade partnership in South Africa comes the UK's first fairtrade grapes. They are available in selected
Co-op and
Tesco stores nationwide on a seasonal basis. See the Fairtrade foundation's
press release for more details.
Bananas
Bananas are the biggest-selling fruit in the UK, and the most valuable grocery product for supermarkets. Fairtrade bananas are available in
Co-op,
Sainsbury's and
Waitrose stores, most branches of
Safeway,
Asda,
Somerfield,
Tesco and
Budgens, and organic food stores.
Apples
Fairtrade apples and oranges from South Africa went on sale in the UK in July and September, 2003. Fairtrade apples are available in
Tesco stores.
Mangoes
Mangoes are the world's most important tropical fruit by volume. However, the UK market is 'underdeveloped', because shoppers aren't familiar with the fruit. Set the trend and buy Fairtrade mangoes in
Co-op,
Sainsbury's,
Waitrose and
Tesco stores, when they're in season.
Oranges
Fairtrade oranges and apples from South Africa went on sale in the UK in July and September, 2003. Fairtrade oranges are available in
Co-op and
Tesco stores.
Pineapples
Fairtrade pineapples are available in
Co-op stores nationwide on a seasonal basis. The pineapples are grown by an association of 47 smallholders in Costa Rica, called ASOPROAGROIN.
