Fairtrade's Summer Picnic Must-Haves
Make sure you've got a fresh, ethical spread for your best‑ever summer picnic!
A summer picnic is the perfect excuse to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy food that tastes good and does good.
By choosing Fairtrade favourites, you’re not just packing delicious treats, you’re supporting farmers who are paid fairly and empowered to thrive.
Check out our guide bringing together the brightest, tastiest ethical summer picks to help you create an outdoor spread that’s full of feel‑good flavour.
Karma Lemony Lemonade
Is there anything more refreshing than an ice-cold lemonade in the sun?
Bring along Karma's organic Lemony Lemonade to the picnic - made with real lemon juice and 100% natural, Fairtrade ingredients.
Ben and Jerry's Cookie Dough Sandwich
To cool you down, why not try out Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough ice cream sandwich, featuring vanilla marbled cookies cookies made with Fairtrade cocoa. Cookies and ice cream...what more could you want?
Chocolate, Strawberry and Pistachio Creme Sandwich
You can't quite get any more summery than Strawberries and Creme. M&S have taken it a step further, using ripe, sweet British strawberries paired with smooth pistachio creme and a rich Fairtrade Belgian chocolate spread, layered in cocoa‑enriched sweetened bread.
If you're looking for a bit of a different summery snack, find it in a Food Hall near you and bring along to the picnic.
ChariTea Black Iced Tea
Enjoy this refreshing blend of real brewed organic Sri Lankan black tea with a twist of lemon, lightly sweetened with agave - not refined sugar.
Using Fairtrade tea, the drink ensures farmers receive a fair deal and supports sustainable agricultural practices.
Co-op Choc & Honey Ice Cream Cones
Bring a golden crunch to your summer picnic with these choc & honey cones. Pairing creamy chocolate with a hint of natural honey sweetness, they’re an easy, feel‑good treat that adds a little indulgence to your outdoor spread while supporting fairer farming.
Co-op Fairtrade Malbec Shiraz Rose
If you want to bring along a bottle to the picnic, check out this vibrant fruity rose from the picturesque Famatina Valley.
The money from Fairtrade sales has helped La Riojana to provide computer labs in three communities, including equipment, maintenance and free IT courses for children and adults.
Organic String Bag
Now you have all the food and drink you'll need, why not pack it all in a Fairtrade-certified bag too?
Made with Fairtrade cotton, these ethical bags from Turtle Bags can hold up to 40kg and come in 15 different colour options.
