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Fair Trade: Arguments for and Against

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Fair trade products are one of the fastest growing branches of food items. Initially focused on coffee growers, fair trade now includes many agricultural products such as bananas, chocolate, honey and tea. In 2006, UK retail sales of fair trade products accounted for £300 million up from £20 million in 1998. The market is expected to keep growing as consumers increasingly choose products based on ethical standards.Fair Trade Foundation - Aims of fair trade are:"...To achieve this vision, Fairtra