date:Feb 26, 2013
Estimated retail sales of Fairtrade products in the UK in 2012 reached 1.57 billion, a 19% increase on sales of 1.32 bn in 2011. Cocoa, sugar and bananas have all seen significant growth at respectively 21%, 35% and 15% increase over 2011.
Wine, gold and herbs and spices have all grown. Areas that have remained steady include coffee, tea and cotton. Critically, said the Fairtrade Foundation in an announcement launching Fairtrade Fortnight, this means a significant increase in Fairtrade Premium