just the answer - Fairtrade wine

Growth in ethically-traded goods has been a prominent feature of the food and drinks sector in recent years, and while there is concern that the recession will dent that progress, the signs are that sales are holding up well. For this month’s just the answer interview, Chris Mercer spoke with Vernon Henn, general manager of South African Fairtrade wine producer Thandi.

just the answer – Thandi Wines

10 March 2009

UK: Fairtrade wine sales rise in 08

27 February 2009

Sales of Fairtrade wine in the UK rose in double digits last year, according to preliminary figures, as the Fairtrade concept continues to gain awareness among wine drinkers.

UK: Fairtrade wine sales leap

13 November 2008

Sales of Fairtrade certified wine are set to rise 46% in the UK this year, the Fairtrade Foundation has predicted.

Taking Fairtrade wine to the next level

3 July 2008

Fairtrade wine may have some way to go to catch up with flagship Fairtrade categories like coffee, tea and bananas, but it is showing growth across a number of markets, and strategists believe that as the sector scales up reservations raised by some wine critics over the quality of the wines will diminish. Ben Cooper reports.

Comment - The Losh Cause – Fairtrade wine has a fair way to go

15 November 2007

Chris Losh attended three UK wine trade events this week and found that the most interesting and perhaps the most important – a tasting of Fairtrade wines – attracted the poorest turnout, indicating that the trade is yet to wake up to the significance and opportunities offered by the growing interest in Fairtrade products.