9 Must-Have Fairtrade Products to Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight
Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight by hosting a tea party and choosing products that support farmers and protect the planet. We’ve rounded up nine ethical essentials to help make sure that your tea party is a success and you can share the message on Doing it Fair.
1. Co-op Fairtrade 99 Blend
If you're going to run a tea party - you can't exactly miss out on the 'tea' bit. Co-op's 99 Blend has been Fairtrade since 2008, supporting tens of thousands of tea producers in countries including Kenya, India and Malawi. If you like your tea smooth, refreshing and full-bodied - then this is a must. Pick up at your local Co-op or online - if you're a member you can grab 80 responsibly-sourced tea bags for just £1.25!
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2. Karma Drinks' Lemony Lemonade
If you want to give a bit more choice outside of the regular tea - Karma Drinks provide a great soft-drink alternative. Making use of Fairtrade organic cane sugar, their Lemonade bring good fortune to the farmers who get a fair deal for their crop, and a Lemony zing to you.
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3. M&S Raspberry Conserve
Regardless of whether you put it on your scone before or after the butter, you'll need some jam to complete your scones. M&S uses only Fairtrade sugar when making their juicy conserve, packed with fresh, sharp-yet-sweet raspberries. You can purchase these online or find in your local foodhall.
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4. Waitrose Essential Bourbon Cream Biscuits
Celebrated as a national favourite for a reason, make sure you've got a couple packets of bourbon biscuit on hand for all the attendees with a sweet tooth. The Waitrose essentials range uses Fairtrade sourced cocoa which helps to provide decent livelihoods, improve gender equality and contribute to climate resilience. What's more - you can pick up a pack for only 90p!
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5. Zaytoun Smoked Almonds
The perfect snack to pair with the drinks in this list, Zaytoun's smoked almonds are vegan-friendly and packed with natural flavour. Grown by farmers in Palestine - every bite supports ethical farming and strengthens communities through fairer trade.
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6. Brewgooder Fonio
If you fancy making your tea party a little boozier, then you can still do so while keeping it Fairtrade. Brewgooder has the world’s first Fairtrade-certified brewing supply chain for climate-resilient fonio grain – Africa's oldest cultivated cereal, which also happens to be gluten free. The product has the ‘game-changing’ potential to put farming communities in West Africa on a level footing with other nations. You can pick up a pack at your closest Co-op store or order online.
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7. Co-op Chocolate for Change
This rich, single-origin bar is crafted for true cocoa lovers. With 85% cocoa content, it delivers an intense, smooth flavour and is made with ethically sourced cocoa —supporting farmers and sustainable practices. Perfect as a way to celebrate your successful tea party. Pick it up as a discount during Fairtrade Fortnight.
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8. Ben & Jerry's Sweet Mango Memories
If you're lucky enough to get some good weather during your tea party, why not crack out some ice cream to keep cool? Co-created with refugee entrepreneurs, Ben & Jerry's Sweet Mango Memories is inspired by joyful flavours and stories from around the world. Made with Fairtrade-certified ingredients, every tub supports ethical sourcing and refugee-led businesses. You'll even be able to find it on special offer as part of Fairtrade Fortnight 2025.
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9. Clipper Lemon & Green Tea
If you want to give your guests something a little different from a standard cup of tea - Clipper have a great selection of different tea varieties. Made with pure, natural ingredients and unbleached, biodegradable tea bags, it’s as kind to the planet as it is to your taste buds. The green tea is ethically sourced, supporting Fairtrade farmers and sustainable practices. Check it out on discount this Fairtrade Fortnight too.
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