Does Fairtrade Really Work? (Wednesday 29 February at 7pm)

How can Fairtrade possibly have an effect on a problem so big? Does it really make a difference? These are the biggest questions posed to those in the fight for trade justice. This talk, presented by a panel of experts on innovation in Fairtrade, looks at where Fairtrade has triumphed and what will become of it in the future.

Kate Sebag is a co-founder of Tropical Wholefoods, who aim to win lasting markets for producers in developing countries. Alison Ward is the Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Cadbury, who have recently started using Fairtrade ingredients for their Dairy Milk range. Greg Valerio is the pioneer of Fairtrade gold and jewellery, and won Campaigner of the Year 2011 in the Observer Ethical Awards. Rosemary Lalley represents Univeg Katopé UK, the country’s foremost importer of fresh Fairtrade fruit.

This event is hosted by Trading Visions, a London based charity that focuses on education and campaigns about the injustices faced by small-scale farmers. It has a focus on Fairtrade and the terms of trade. Visit www.tradingvisions.org for more info. Entry to this event is free and operates on a first-come-first-served basis.