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Sunday, 14 July 2013

Fairtrade

Most major supermarkets have a range of Fairtrade products. There are also many independent stores exclusively stocking similar goods. Unfortunately, we don't always get a fair trade. I have to confess that I have been conned in the past in pursuit of a noble cause. I purchased a jar of Fairtrade coffee at an inflated price, only to find that it tasted like top soil. How is this a fair trade?
 

However, after a little more thought, I've come to realise that we did probably swap the country of the peasant farmer that produced the aforementioned crap for a string of beads and a looking glass. Perhaps the fair trade is just them getting their own back.
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22 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 July 2013 at 12:51

    I have my doubts about the hygiene of their products. Most of their workers don't look like they are very familiar with soap.

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    1. Anonymous14 July 2017 at 10:11

      He's probably got a cheesy knob

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  2. Unknown14 July 2013 at 12:54

    Didn't Jonny Rotten once say you should never trust a hippy.

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    1. Anonymous17 July 2013 at 11:15

      Ever get the feeling you've been cheated

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  3. Unknown14 July 2013 at 13:00

    In our present economic climate, wouldn't it be prudent to buy British?

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  4. Anonymous14 July 2013 at 13:01

    Buy Blitish!

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  5. Unknown14 July 2013 at 13:17

    It's always overpriced. I'll stick with the supermarket home brands.

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  6. Unknown14 July 2013 at 23:04

    Somebody is still making a profit out of these people

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  7. Unknown15 July 2013 at 10:38

    It's just like organic food. It's just a gimmick.

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  8. Unknown15 July 2013 at 10:45

    Why are dolphins and pandas used to try and sell products?

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    1. Unknown15 July 2013 at 23:53

      I like dolphins, but they always remind me of hippies.

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    2. Anonymous22 July 2013 at 00:07

      Dolphins aren't afraid of water

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  9. Unknown15 July 2013 at 12:52

    I don't like hippies. They always act like they are morally superior.

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    1. Unknown15 July 2013 at 21:00

      Maybe David could write something about hippies.

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  10. Anonymous16 July 2013 at 01:05

    Everyone else is trying to rip us off, so why not third world countries?

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  11. Unknown16 July 2013 at 03:10

    I've got some grass cuttings I'm planning to market as Fairtrade tea.

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  12. Unknown17 July 2013 at 01:35

    Fairtrade is a load of tosh. It is usually overpriced and I have doubts as to where the money ends up.

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  13. Unknown17 July 2013 at 02:21

    Tried it, didn't like it. I always go back for more for something I enjoy.

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    1. Anonymous17 July 2013 at 03:35

      My type of girl

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    2. Unknown17 July 2013 at 12:56

      She's everybody's type of girl

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    3. Unknown3 October 2013 at 03:31

      I try to stay when I enjoy things that much ;)

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