What are we about?

We want to:

• To support the community groups around the world which are benefitting from the Fairtrade premium, as well as the individuals who are becoming more confident and independent because of their links with Fairtrade
• To continue to be aware that there are many people around the world who are living in difficult conditions due to war, occupation etc.

The World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) prescribes 10 Principles that Fair Trade Organisations must follow in their day-to-day work and carries out monitoring to ensure these principles are upheld. These are:

1. Creating Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers
2. Transparency and Accountability
3. Fair Trading Practices
4. Fair Payment
5. Ensuring no Child Labour and Forced Labour
6. Commitment to Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Women’s Economic Empowerment, and Freedom of Association
7. Ensuring Good Working Conditions
8. Providing Capacity Building
9. Promoting Fair Trade
10. Respect for the Environment

For a more detailed explanation on how these principles are followed, please see 10 Principles of Fair Trade on the WFTO website.

Fairtrade is committed to tackling the climate crisis. Find out more by watching these videos.

Producer videos are available to help you understand why Fairtrade is so important to communities around the world. Click here.

Events

Fairtrade Fortnight – 9th September – 22nd September 2024

Fairtrade Coffee Morning with Lunch

The Fairtrade Town Group invite you to a Fairtrade Coffee Morning with Lunch.

Saturday 14^th September from 10am – 1pm at the Methodist Church, Northampton Road, (opposite the Market Hall),  Market Harborough.

This is part of the 30^th Celebration of Fairtrade. The morning will give you a chance to meet up with friends, enjoy some food made with Fairtrade Ingredients as well as a chance to learn how you can support small farm holders and producers from around the world.

Fairtrade Coffee Morning with Lunch Recipes 2024

It is easy to swop in as many Fairtrade foods you can find into any recipe. Why not try to do this with at least one item every time you bake to support Fairtrade Producers around the world. Here are some ideas. They are going to be served at the event on the 14th September 2024

Red lentil Dahl – serves 6

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee or Fairtrade olive oil
• 5 large parsnips (about 900g) – as not in season swopped with other root vegetable eg carrot, sweet potato, etc
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 thumb of ginger, finely grated
• 400g Fairtrade split red lentils, rinsed
• 2 large handfuls of fresh coriander, leaves and stems finely chopped separately
• 3 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 × 400ml tin of full-fat Fairtrade coconut milk
• 200g leafy greens, like chard, leaves and stems finely chopped
• Yoghurt, to serve (optional)

Spice mix

• 1 tsp ground Fairtrade turmeric
• 1 tbsp ground cumin or 11/2 tbsp cumin seeds, roughly ground
• 1 tbsp ground coriander or 11/2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp black mustard seeds, roughly ground
• A pinch of chilli flakes or chilli powder
• A big pinch of sea salt and Fairtrade black pepper

Method

• Mix the spices in a small bowl
• In a large pan, fry the onion 2 tbsp of ghee or oil over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the spice mix, plus the garlic and ginger and fry for 3 minutes.
• Add the diced root vegetables and lentils, the chopped coriander stems and the tomato purée and let it fry. After a minute, add the coconut milk, then fill up the tin four times with hot water (1.6 litres) and pour in, stirring well. Pop the lid on, bring to the boil and immediately turn down to a medium heat and let simmer for 20 minutes. Stir a few times throughout to make sure the lentils don’t stick. Add more liquid if you think it needs it or if you like your dahl soupier, like I do.
• Once the lentils and root vegetables in the pan are cooked, add the chopped greens, pop the lid on so they steam for 3-5 minutes until just tender, then taste for seasoning.
• Serve up each bowl, coriander leaves, and a dollop of yoghurt, if you like.

 

Coconut Rice Pudding – Serves 4

Ingredients

• 200g Kilombero Rice (Fairtrade)
• 60g dessicated coconut
• 1 can of fairtrade coconut milk
• 100mls water
• 3 dtsp fairtrade golden granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Zest of a lime
• Garnish with toasted coconut chips or caramelised lime wedges
• Serve with coconut cream or yoghurt

Method

• Place the rice in a pan with an equal amount of water. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Place the lid on and cook until all the water has been absorbed, about 10 mins, then remove from heat. The rice should be al dente in texture.
• Place a large pan on a medium heat, add the desiccated coconut, stirring continuously until the coconut is lightly toasted and fragrant.
• Add the can of coconut milk, water, sugar, salt and zest of lime, stir to incorporate. Increase the heat to bring to a fast boil, then reduce back to a low simmer.
• Add the cooked rice, stir well and cover with the lid. Continue to cook on a low heat, stirring occasionally , until the pudding has thickened to desired consistency, about 4 – 6 minutes
• Serve and Garnish with toasted coconut chips and / or caramelised lime wedges.
• To caramelise the lime wedges sprinkle them with sugar and fry them in a dry frying pan on a high heat for a minute each side or until the sugar caramelises.

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