The first regional Fairtrade Business Awards, sponsored by The Co-operative, will be presented by entrepreneur and chef Levi Roots at a ceremony at Bristol’s Colston Hall today.
Levi, best known for his Reggae Reggae sauce, has recently visited Fairtrade cocoa farmers in Ghana and is inspired by the difference Fairtrade makes to communities.
The ceremony will be opened by Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson. Agueda Ordana, Fairtrade honey produce
r from Nicaragua, who is visiting Bristol for Fairtrade Fortnight in association with Bristol Link with Nicaragua, will speak at the ceremony
The aim of the awards is to increase sales of, and support for, Fairtrade amongst businesses in the region, by promoting those businesses that support Fairtrade and encouraging others to do more. Increasing sales of Fairtrade products enables more small producers in the developing world to make a sustainable living.
46 businesses across the region have achieved bronze, silver and gold Awards in the following categories:
1. Best Fairtrade Office, sponsored by Burges Salmon
2. Best Fairtrade Retailer
3. Best Fairtrade Food Outlet
4. Best Fairtrade Accommodation
5. Best Fairtrade Suppliers
Best Fairtrade Business 2013, sponsored by Lyons Davidson.
Last year’s winner was Bishopston Trading Company.
