GDS Infographics
The Growth of Fair Trade
Fair Trade was set up in the 1980s and has evolved from a niche phenomenon to a mainstream trading movement, and has seen good growth since its inception. According to the official Fair Trade website, consumers spent an estimated €3.4 billion on Fair Trade products in 2009 - a 15 percent increase over the previous year. In the UK, £800 million Fair Trade products were sold in 2009, (compared to £92 million in 2003), yet that only accounts for a small fraction of the £150 billion spent on groceries across the board.
View full graphic and article at NG Retail EU
Graphic by T Farrant | Twitter @fallenblossom
The Growth of Fair Trade
Fair Trade was set up in the 1980s and has evolved from a niche phenomenon to a mainstream trading movement, and has seen good growth since its inception. According to the official Fair Trade website, consumers spent an estimated €3.4 billion on Fair Trade products in 2009 - a 15 percent increase over the previous year. In the UK, £800 million Fair Trade products were sold in 2009, (compared to £92 million in 2003), yet that only accounts for a small fraction of the £150 billion spent on groceries across the board.
View full graphic and article at NG Retail EU
Graphic by T Farrant | Twitter @fallenblossom