Unfair Trade argues that for all its good intentions, Fairtrade is not fair.
Firstly, by guaranteeing certified farmers Unfair Trade a minimum price for their goods, it can distort local markets leaving other farmers even worse off.
Secondly, only about 10 percent of the premium paid by consumers actually makes it to the producer, which makes it [...]
Archive for March 2nd, 2008
Unfair Trade
March 2, 2008Harry Windsor home from Afghanistan
March 2, 2008Harry coming home
29 Feb 08
HRH Prince Harry will be withdrawn from Afghanistan, back to the UK following a decision made today, Friday 29 February 2008 by the relevant Chiefs of Staff.
The decision by elements of the foreign media to report Prince Harry’s presence in Afghanistan without any consultation with the Ministry of Defence is regrettable. [...]
