Sales of fair-trade products up one-third last year

Sales of fair-trade products in Ireland increased by almost one-third in 2008, according to figures out today.


FairTrade Mark Ireland says sales increased to more than €30m last year.

The figures have been released to mark the start of this year's Fair Trade fortnight.

Thirty-five Irish towns are certified fair trade centres and a number of activities have been organised throughout the next two weeks.

Source: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/