Sales of Fair Trade certified products increased 87 percent at grocery stores in the second quarter compared with the quarter prior, according to Spins LLC, a company that tracks natural product sales data, reported Candy & Snacks Today. For the full story, click here.
Editor’s Insight: The Fair Trade audience is a small but loyal group of consumers. This is why Fair Trade sales continue to increase despite a very stubborn recession.
This being the case, refreshment service operators will find it worth their while to offer Fair Trade products. 09-23-11 By Elliot Maras