Fairtrade Fortnight at Lancaster University

Fairtrade aims to ensure that some of the most disadvantaged people in the developing world are getting a better deal from trade, through fair prices, sustainable farming practices and community investment.

Fairtrade is supported by Lancaster University, where almost half a million Fairtrade hot drinks have been consumed on campus in the past twelve months alone. A survey of outlets across campus in 2011 also found over a hundred Fairtrade products for sale including chocolate, cakes and biscuits, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sugar, groceries, wine and confectionary. Lancaster University’s Environment and Sustainability Manager Jonathan Mills said: “Over the past year, we have surveyed the Fairtrade food and drink offering and increased the range available across campus outlets. We have also developed a new Fairtrade policy and Fairtrade Steering Group.”

Take a look at what's on during Fairtrade Fortnight or download a PDF of our Fairtrade Policy.