Soul Economy

In 2006 I embarked on a London working holiday (like most Aussies do) however had the fair trade encounter that inspired the direction I have taken today.

The first encounter was when my partner and I wandered into Progresso cafe (in need of a caffeine kick after browsing Portobello Markets). This place had a menu offering as strong as that of a Starbucks with unique layout & great branding but best of all it was in the name of fair trade.

An everyday type of business with a fair trade supportive edge, I liked that idea so much that down the track I would apply it to my business. I later found out that Progresso is a chain of coffee bars launched by Oxfam, visit: http://www.progreso.org.uk they plan to expand throughout the UK and hopefully one day they will give Oz a go!

After visiting Progresso fair trade became more prominent, it was impressive to see the vast range of fair trade products available in UK supermarkets not just coffee, but bananas, flowers, peanuts, water and wine! Check out http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/products/retail_products to view the array of products available. It seems as though most products have a fair trade alternative.

Australia is slowing catching up; today if you go to the tea and coffee aisle of Woolworths or Coles you will find some Fair Trade options which is the start of something wonderful! Just be sure to support the fair trade items and brands available here today so it will continue to build for the marketplace of tomorrow!

Prepared and © by Carinda, Hamper Hut (August 2008) for Soul Economy.

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